Augustus Brown 🏳️🌈
@augustusbrown.bsky.social
Transport Planner 🌈
Also at aus.social/@augustusbrown
Naarm (Melbourne, Aus)
Also at aus.social/@augustusbrown
Naarm (Melbourne, Aus)
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Inner Melbourne - Bicycle Routes - Google My Maps
A bicycle route map for inner Melbourne based on traffic stress (my own judgement).
Green: Off-road
Blue: Low traffic stress or protected lanes
Orange: Medium traffic stress
Red: High traffic stress
...
www.google.com
I've updated my inner-city bike route map.
It's based on traffic stress and can be saved on your Google Maps app.
Green = Off-road
Blue = Low traffic stress or protected lanes
Orange = Medium traffic stress
Red = High traffic stress
Black = Poor connection
www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
It's based on traffic stress and can be saved on your Google Maps app.
Green = Off-road
Blue = Low traffic stress or protected lanes
Orange = Medium traffic stress
Red = High traffic stress
Black = Poor connection
www.google.com/maps/d/edit?...
I'm now a Street View celebrity at work. I've been discovered in November 2025 imagery riding my enormous bicycle down the middle of a road (I was merging to the right lane to turn right).
January 14, 2026 at 4:12 AM
I'm now a Street View celebrity at work. I've been discovered in November 2025 imagery riding my enormous bicycle down the middle of a road (I was merging to the right lane to turn right).
It's a Sir Topham Hatt style image this one.
(ABC News: Matt Roberts)
(ABC News: Matt Roberts)
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
It's a Sir Topham Hatt style image this one.
(ABC News: Matt Roberts)
(ABC News: Matt Roberts)
Brother without power in Castlemaine. He went for a drive around town and said it appeared a local substation was on fire.
maps.app.goo.gl/pxTmWuE7kw8X...
maps.app.goo.gl/pxTmWuE7kw8X...
January 9, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Brother without power in Castlemaine. He went for a drive around town and said it appeared a local substation was on fire.
maps.app.goo.gl/pxTmWuE7kw8X...
maps.app.goo.gl/pxTmWuE7kw8X...
Trains and coaches cancelled in much of regional Victoria tomorrow due to 'catastrophic' fire danger declaration.
For those able to spend a couple of nights in Melbourne, it might be best to come this evening.
For those able to spend a couple of nights in Melbourne, it might be best to come this evening.
09/01/2026 - Catastrophic Fire Danger
09/01/2026 - Catastrophic Fire Danger
www.vline.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Trains and coaches cancelled in much of regional Victoria tomorrow due to 'catastrophic' fire danger declaration.
For those able to spend a couple of nights in Melbourne, it might be best to come this evening.
For those able to spend a couple of nights in Melbourne, it might be best to come this evening.
I won tennis against brother. First to six. 6/3. Cracked old court in Castlemaine. Still nice enough for a friendly game.
January 3, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I won tennis against brother. First to six. 6/3. Cracked old court in Castlemaine. Still nice enough for a friendly game.
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Solar orbit celebrated by those who worship the Gregorian calendar.
January 1, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Solar orbit celebrated by those who worship the Gregorian calendar.
Get these vehicles off the road.
Pedestrian fatalities reach 17-year-high. This trend could be why
Fifty-one pedestrians had been killed on the state’s roads this year as of Saturday – the most in any calendar year since 2008.
www.theage.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Get these vehicles off the road.
Video of renewed tram tracks and new level access tram stop on Union Road at Melbourne Showgrounds.
Augustus Brown 🌈 (@augustusbrown@aus.social)
Attached: 1 video
Tram track renewed and new level access stop built on Union Road at Melbourne Showgrounds.
The three-track setup has been retained. The centre track is used for tram storage during...
aus.social
December 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Video of renewed tram tracks and new level access tram stop on Union Road at Melbourne Showgrounds.
Fuck me! A comfortable seat at a tram stop.
December 19, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Fuck me! A comfortable seat at a tram stop.
Handy, unintentional markers along the platform at Bayswater indicating where the train doors open.
December 13, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Handy, unintentional markers along the platform at Bayswater indicating where the train doors open.
Sydney-Newcastle
That sound you hear is three million Torontonians saying WTF?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Montreal-Ottawa chosen as first leg of high-speed rail project | CBC News
The first segment of Canada's proposed high-speed rail network would connect Montreal and Ottawa, according to Radio-Canada.
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon is expected to make the announc...
www.cbc.ca
December 13, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Sydney-Newcastle
I keep having dreams that I've completely forgotten about a unit at university and all of its assessments are due. I completed my university course three years ago.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I keep having dreams that I've completely forgotten about a unit at university and all of its assessments are due. I completed my university course three years ago.
I'm not doing a mushroom murder, I just don't have matching bowls, I say to my two dozen cats at feeding time.
December 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I'm not doing a mushroom murder, I just don't have matching bowls, I say to my two dozen cats at feeding time.
Oh dear. I've just discovered free traffic simulation software for linux.
December 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Oh dear. I've just discovered free traffic simulation software for linux.
Video from the new Footscray Road veloway.
Augustus Brown 🌈 (@augustusbrown@aus.social)
Attached: 1 video
The Footscray Road veloway is open.
I tried to keep an open mind, but no, this is pretty much the worst way to design a bicycle path. All measures taken to maximise perceived unsaf...
aus.social
December 7, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Video from the new Footscray Road veloway.
Hairdresser told me to drink beer to stop my hair falling out.
December 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Hairdresser told me to drink beer to stop my hair falling out.
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Vic Gov is engaging on tram stop modifications in North Melbourne to accommodate longer G-class trams.
Six stop pairs are proposed to be consolidated into three. The new stops won't be accessible.
Engagement closes on Christmas Eve.
Six stop pairs are proposed to be consolidated into three. The new stops won't be accessible.
Engagement closes on Christmas Eve.
Route 57 North Melbourne tram corridor
We want your feedback on planned tram stop changes along the North Melbourne corridor.
engage.vic.gov.au
December 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Vic Gov is engaging on tram stop modifications in North Melbourne to accommodate longer G-class trams.
Six stop pairs are proposed to be consolidated into three. The new stops won't be accessible.
Engagement closes on Christmas Eve.
Six stop pairs are proposed to be consolidated into three. The new stops won't be accessible.
Engagement closes on Christmas Eve.
Vic Gov is engaging on tram stop modifications in North Melbourne to accommodate longer G-class trams.
Six stop pairs are proposed to be consolidated into three. The new stops won't be accessible.
Engagement closes on Christmas Eve.
Six stop pairs are proposed to be consolidated into three. The new stops won't be accessible.
Engagement closes on Christmas Eve.
Route 57 North Melbourne tram corridor
We want your feedback on planned tram stop changes along the North Melbourne corridor.
engage.vic.gov.au
December 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Vic Gov is engaging on tram stop modifications in North Melbourne to accommodate longer G-class trams.
Six stop pairs are proposed to be consolidated into three. The new stops won't be accessible.
Engagement closes on Christmas Eve.
Six stop pairs are proposed to be consolidated into three. The new stops won't be accessible.
Engagement closes on Christmas Eve.
Hmm. Am I having a sickness or an anxiety? The 1:37 am questions.
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Hmm. Am I having a sickness or an anxiety? The 1:37 am questions.
He's aging rapidly.
December 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM
He's aging rapidly.
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The good news just keeps on coming
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The good news just keeps on coming
Fun to see the Metro Tunnel leading the ABC News channel today.
Opening of Melbourne Metro Tunnel Leading ABC National News
YouTube video by Augustus Brown
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November 30, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Fun to see the Metro Tunnel leading the ABC News channel today.
Lots of love for this new train line.
November 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Lots of love for this new train line.
Video of the first train coming and going at Footscray.
Augustus Brown 🌈 (@augustusbrown@aus.social)
Attached: 1 video
The first Metro Tunnel train arriving and departing at Footscray.
aus.social
November 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Video of the first train coming and going at Footscray.
On this day, the inaugural day of the metrie tannel, I grant you a favour.
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
On this day, the inaugural day of the metrie tannel, I grant you a favour.