Alison McCormack
@a_mccormack
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Loving life and the ride. Tweets are my own.
Melbourne
Joined April 2010
At last week’s Melbourne council meeting, the message was clear: people want safe bike lanes. 1,500+ submissions 179 speakers Powerful stories on safety, sustainability & community Now it’s up to the City of Melbourne to listen. Summary:
bicyclenetwork.com.au
Bicycle Network CEO, Alison McCormack provides a deep dive into the wonky numbers in the draft City of Melbourne 2025 budget.
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Some politicians have a penchant for chartered choppers, while others opt for VIP flights. For retiring Senator Janet Rice with 850km to travel, a bike will do just fine.
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Some politicians have a penchant for chartered choppers, while others opt for VIP flights. For retiring Senator Janet Rice with 850km to travel, a bike will do just fine.
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Collingwood & Fitzroy streets drop to 30km/h from today 'From Thursday, the only streets across the two suburbs not limited to 30km/h are the major state-managed roads-Johnston Street, Nicholson Street, Hoddle Street, Alexandra Parade & Victoria Parade' https://t.co/EBivPICS4p
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The City of Yarra is also campaigning for limits on exempt roads in Fitzroy and Collingwood – including Hoddle and Nicholson streets – to be reduced to either 40km/h or 60km/h.
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Sign up for the 30th lap of United Energy’s “Around the Bay”.
I’ve signed up and this year will be massive. It’s the 30th anniversary of the iconic “Around the Bay”. Join the party!
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On 3AW talking bike lanes, always spirited conversation. Evidence shows protected bike lanes work. Build them & people will use them & reduce congestion on roads - 3AW Breakfast with Ross and Russel - https://t.co/WptuMo7DC6
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Bike riders on the morning commute. And our Super Tuesday counts are showing the numbers are growing. A healthy and economical way to get to work.
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Please take some time now while you have your morning coffee to make a submission to show support for the CoM to provide safe infrastructure for bike riders. These important submissions are due by 10am Tue. Details in link
Tomorrow, the Future Melbourne Committee will vote to endorse updated plans for a comprehensive bike lane network through central Melbourne. It must go through. Take a few minutes today to make a short submission about how important this move is to you. https://t.co/Qh6MJLU8jB
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The CoM have rolled out half of the planned 44kms accelerated bike lane program and it has: reduced crashes by 10%, increased bike volumes by 22%, increased the proportion of women riding by 12%. Further rollouts are being delayed. Read about here https://t.co/zGaNQnoC1V
theage.com.au
The City of Melbourne plans instead to focus on routes into the city centre.
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Oh, Glen Eira City Council, when will you consider the needs of your residents who cycle and just want the ability to move around without fear of being the subject of a close pass or worse ending up in hospital?
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Saga PT 1. ING froze my account, found out when my card was declined. Called ING two says ago advised I need to provide info (they sent a email - which I did not receive- prob in junk). Spent 30 mins providing information, confirmed it would be sorted in 1 hour .... Today my card
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Saga PT2 still frozen. Log on online to find I have to upload a statement to unlock. Upload and get a message 'we will review within 7 DAYS! Now on phone over 1 hr - advised I have to wait 7 days to access my own $ - you lost me! IS THIS ACTUALLY LEGAL?
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A must see @BikeWestVic and better streets free screening of 'Motherload' this Sat 3 Feb (4pm) followed by expert discussions. Here is a snip from @bicycle_network Women Community last year- get on down it is fantastic! https://t.co/wcz3nEqdO6
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Police have arrested two teenagers – one of whom has been charged – following an investigation into two incidents in which bike riders were hit by a car on Beach Road last week.
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Police have arrested two teenagers – one of whom has been charged – following an investigation into two bike riders that were hit by a car on Beach Road last week.
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Disgraceful. If anyone witnessed anything. Please contact police. https://t.co/eudJZX6O9J
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There’s one stage left who’s going to win the TDU @miketomalaris & @MatildaRaynolds and I discuss
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Sport Podcast · Updated Fortnightly · Presented by Australia’s premier cycling apparel brand, Black Sheep. The Domestiques delivers up rolling commentary and behind-the-peloton coverage from the...
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New Years resolution to declutter? Why not donate your unused bikes, get them back on the road and into the hands of someone in need. If you know of other organisations post below.
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Chances are we've all got a disused bike laying about somewhere or knows someone who does. And chances are this trash could become another rider's treasure if given a little TLC.
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Three years ago seeing a mum riding her child on a cargo bike for transport would have been a rarity. Now times are changing and people are ditching the car for their health, to save money and the for the environment https://t.co/qFggAAynmQ
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After a decade-long battle, the notorious Black Forest Drive through Macedon and Woodend will be transformed from four lanes to a traffic-calmed two-lane road with separated bike lanes. https://t.co/6d9z7n5wqm
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After a decade-long battle, the notorious Black Forest Drive through Macedon and Woodend will be transformed from four lanes to a traffic-calmed two-lane road with separated bike lanes.
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