Cycling


South Morang

New developments often include generous cycling and walking paths. These suit the recreational cyclist, but cycling for transport needs more direct routes to key destinations. Bike path in new development, South Morang (Shire of Whittlesea)

Bike Lanes

We all know what a bike lane looks like, but here are some examples of how well they can work.

North Melbourne

Bike lane is well separated from the traffic stream in North Melbourne street (City of Melbourne) A buffer zone forms an effective separation from a fast-moving traffic stream with many trucks.

Footscray

Bike lane on Somerville Road Bridge is provided with extra protection from the many trucks that use this road.
Somerville Rd, Footscray (City of Maribyrnong)

City of Melbourne

Priority light for bikes in a busy city street A bicycle light in the traffic lights gives cyclists priority.

Moreland

The footpath on one side of this road has been designated a shared cycle path. Coloured pavement at road crossings warns motorists to give way to foot and cycle traffic. Shared footpath /cycle path in City of Moreland

Brimbank

The bike lane is marked clearly through this roundabout in the City of Brimbank Roundabouts are notoriously dangerous for cyclists. This larger roundabout has line markings to afford some protection for cyclists.

Geelong

Note use of different road surface to reinforce separation to motorists, channel and calm traffic.
Different surface material reminds motorist it's a bike lane
Bike path is well separated from the highway On the busy Melbourne - Geelong road, locating the bike track well into the road reservation provides safer cycling…

…Safer than cycling next to heavy traffic on the Geelong - Torquay Road
Bike lane on the Geelong-Torquay Road

Trip end facilities

Secure bike parking will influence the choice of mode for the journey. An advantage cyclists often enjoy is parking close to a destination, as distinct from the motorist who can face parking uncertainty and a distance to walk.

Moreland City Council has recently completed a green travel plan. Secure bike parking is provided plus equipment to mend punctures and blow up tyres. Bike parking facilities at Moreland

Bike parking facilities at 60L Green Building The 60L Green Building in Carlton provides bike parking but no car parking.

Bike parking is provided at a number of railway stations. Keilor Downs and Narre Warren attract cyclists.
Bike parking at Keilor Downs (top) and Narre Warren (bottom)

Unofficial bike parking on Woodend station Cyclists can usually find somewhere to chain a bike, in this case the most convenient and sheltered place on Woodend station.


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