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Works under way in East Melbourne, Lygon St and Parkville to fix “black spot” intersections
A problem intersection in East Melbourne is being upgraded with the City of Melbourne starting works at the roundabout of Simpson and Hotham streets to improve safety.
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E-scooters moved away from East Melbourne corner after being “stacked” onto footpath
E-scooters have been excluded from parking at an East Melbourne intersection after concerns were raised of the devices being “stacked” along a footpath during an AFL night match at the MCG.
Read MoreCommunity rejoices over hard-fought bus service increase
The Parkville Gardens community is celebrating after its campaign to increase bus services to its neighbourhood – which included continued advocacy from local Greens MPs – was finally a success.
Read MoreBrakes slammed on for crucial new bike lane project
The Department of Transport has paused the installation of a new cycling lane that would connect the inner-north with central Melbourne, for fear of the impact on local parking.
Read More“A complete mess”: Unprecedented public response as council muddies bike lane message, but Grattan St and Royal Parade prioritised
The City of Melbourne was heavily criticised for reportedly slamming on the brakes of its accelerated bike lane rollout in June. But while this wasn’t really the case, it has few to blame after a series of mixed messages.
Read MoreNew bike lanes set to be to be rolled out in East Melbourne
New bike lanes will be created along a residential street in East Melbourne as part of a City of Melbourne initiative to improve road safety.
Read MoreNew bike lanes will be “another disaster in the making”
A Carlton resident has raised concerns over a City of Melbourne plan to install protected bike lanes along Grattan St, saying “it’s got debacle written all over it.”
Read MoreNew bus services for Parkville
Travelling to and from work and education in Parkville will be quicker thanks to a new limited-stop bus connecting Victoria Park Station to the University of Melbourne.
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