Harrison Watt
@harrisonwatt.bsky.social
Advocating for sustainable cities and active transport 🌳🚲🚶🏳️🌈
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CRITICAL MASS 30 is next week! Which one of these retro designs do you prefer? Blue, green, sort of ochre or red? 🤔
💡Want to help promote the ride? Download, print, cut & tape up on your fave traffic light signal pole, workplace etc drive.google.com/file/d/1t_9U...
criticalmass.melbourne
💡Want to help promote the ride? Download, print, cut & tape up on your fave traffic light signal pole, workplace etc drive.google.com/file/d/1t_9U...
criticalmass.melbourne
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
CRITICAL MASS 30 is next week! Which one of these retro designs do you prefer? Blue, green, sort of ochre or red? 🤔
💡Want to help promote the ride? Download, print, cut & tape up on your fave traffic light signal pole, workplace etc drive.google.com/file/d/1t_9U...
criticalmass.melbourne
💡Want to help promote the ride? Download, print, cut & tape up on your fave traffic light signal pole, workplace etc drive.google.com/file/d/1t_9U...
criticalmass.melbourne
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November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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The Mayor of Yarra is a leading a thinly-veiled push to shut down our community’s hard-won and world-leading overdose prevention centre.
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The Mayor of Yarra is a leading a thinly-veiled push to shut down our community’s hard-won and world-leading overdose prevention centre.
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New Zealand's transport minister knows that congestion pricing's popularity always rises:
"[Once] benefits start to flow in terms of smoother journey times, reduced traffic at peak times, smog goes down, safety improves, people go 'this is fantastic,' and immediately public opinion turns around."
"[Once] benefits start to flow in terms of smoother journey times, reduced traffic at peak times, smog goes down, safety improves, people go 'this is fantastic,' and immediately public opinion turns around."
Legislation allowing congestion charging passes third reading in Parliament
The Bill establishes a framework permitting local authorities to set up a congestion charging scheme, by notifying NZTA.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
New Zealand's transport minister knows that congestion pricing's popularity always rises:
"[Once] benefits start to flow in terms of smoother journey times, reduced traffic at peak times, smog goes down, safety improves, people go 'this is fantastic,' and immediately public opinion turns around."
"[Once] benefits start to flow in terms of smoother journey times, reduced traffic at peak times, smog goes down, safety improves, people go 'this is fantastic,' and immediately public opinion turns around."
Please read this. The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning and the City of Melbourne must do better. These collisions are avoidable but the infrastructure that protects cyclists needs to be built.
www.northwestcitynews.com.au/will-richter...
www.northwestcitynews.com.au/will-richter...
Will Richter Memorial Ride
As a member of the “bike riding community”, I know many people across Melbourne who ride for transport. So, every time I read of someone being killed while riding their bike, I brace myself to learn w...
www.northwestcitynews.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Please read this. The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning and the City of Melbourne must do better. These collisions are avoidable but the infrastructure that protects cyclists needs to be built.
www.northwestcitynews.com.au/will-richter...
www.northwestcitynews.com.au/will-richter...
If anyone has any recommendations for podcasts about urban mobility, active transport and sustainable cities, please comment them below ⬇️
I’m keen to hear what’s working well in other cities around the world so we can apply these learnings in Melbourne 🐨🌳🚲🤎
I’m keen to hear what’s working well in other cities around the world so we can apply these learnings in Melbourne 🐨🌳🚲🤎
November 4, 2025 at 9:11 AM
If anyone has any recommendations for podcasts about urban mobility, active transport and sustainable cities, please comment them below ⬇️
I’m keen to hear what’s working well in other cities around the world so we can apply these learnings in Melbourne 🐨🌳🚲🤎
I’m keen to hear what’s working well in other cities around the world so we can apply these learnings in Melbourne 🐨🌳🚲🤎
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The most important Critical Mass I’ve seen in my time attending these events. Please come. 🧡
❤️ Will Richter Memorial Ride: 5.30pm, Friday 31 Oct 2025, State Library, Melb CBD in honour of Will and in support of safe cycling infrastructure. Details + media release:
criticalmass.melbourne
criticalmass.melbourne
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The most important Critical Mass I’ve seen in my time attending these events. Please come. 🧡
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Deep dive into the surge in US pedestrian deaths:
"It’s not that more pedestrians are getting hit by vehicles; it’s that the ones that are getting hit are more likely to die."
"[That] seems like fairly strong evidence for the theory that the rise in large SUVs is behind the uptick in ped deaths."
"It’s not that more pedestrians are getting hit by vehicles; it’s that the ones that are getting hit are more likely to die."
"[That] seems like fairly strong evidence for the theory that the rise in large SUVs is behind the uptick in ped deaths."
Why Are So Many Pedestrians Killed by Cars in the US?
It’s unfortunately not uncommon for pedestrians to be killed by cars in the US.
www.construction-physics.com
October 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Deep dive into the surge in US pedestrian deaths:
"It’s not that more pedestrians are getting hit by vehicles; it’s that the ones that are getting hit are more likely to die."
"[That] seems like fairly strong evidence for the theory that the rise in large SUVs is behind the uptick in ped deaths."
"It’s not that more pedestrians are getting hit by vehicles; it’s that the ones that are getting hit are more likely to die."
"[That] seems like fairly strong evidence for the theory that the rise in large SUVs is behind the uptick in ped deaths."
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New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast: The long wait for change: Macaulay Road & Wellington Street, Ellen Sandell about Macaulay Road fatality, lack of protected bike lanes & petition. Local news incl. Bicycle Network 50 Year Celebration, Biketober + more www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
The long wait for change: Macaulay Road & Wellington Street
On this weeks program Chris speaks with Karen Hovenga and Ellen Sandall, Greens State MP for Melbourne about Wellington Street and Macaulay Road active transport infrastructure issues.Local news inclu...
www.3cr.org.au
October 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
New @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast: The long wait for change: Macaulay Road & Wellington Street, Ellen Sandell about Macaulay Road fatality, lack of protected bike lanes & petition. Local news incl. Bicycle Network 50 Year Celebration, Biketober + more www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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The bike lanes are designed and funded. But the state government hasn’t approved them.
Why? No one knows.
But they need to approve them. Now.
Sign the petition in support here: ellensandell.com/issue/bike-l...
Why? No one knows.
But they need to approve them. Now.
Sign the petition in support here: ellensandell.com/issue/bike-l...
Demand Labor approve safe bike lanes on Macaulay Road - Ellen Sandell MP
Another young cyclist has been tragically killed on Macaulay Road in Kensington. Sign the petition to demand the Victorian Labor Government approve the plan for separated bike lanes on Macaulay Road.
ellensandell.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The bike lanes are designed and funded. But the state government hasn’t approved them.
Why? No one knows.
But they need to approve them. Now.
Sign the petition in support here: ellensandell.com/issue/bike-l...
Why? No one knows.
But they need to approve them. Now.
Sign the petition in support here: ellensandell.com/issue/bike-l...
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Calling all data people! Pls help! 📈📊
AustRoads released their star ratings for road design last week. But some roads that have a high star rating for design for vehicle occupants have really terrible “fatal and serious injury” stats.
I want to know how often these depart, and where.
AustRoads released their star ratings for road design last week. But some roads that have a high star rating for design for vehicle occupants have really terrible “fatal and serious injury” stats.
I want to know how often these depart, and where.
September 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Calling all data people! Pls help! 📈📊
AustRoads released their star ratings for road design last week. But some roads that have a high star rating for design for vehicle occupants have really terrible “fatal and serious injury” stats.
I want to know how often these depart, and where.
AustRoads released their star ratings for road design last week. But some roads that have a high star rating for design for vehicle occupants have really terrible “fatal and serious injury” stats.
I want to know how often these depart, and where.
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Things we provide for drivers for when drivers make mistakes:
Airbags
Seat Belts
Crumple zones
Soft interiors
30km/h limits
Things we provide for pedestrians for when drivers make mistakes:
30km/h limits
#love30 ...making all our places better places to be
Airbags
Seat Belts
Crumple zones
Soft interiors
30km/h limits
Things we provide for pedestrians for when drivers make mistakes:
30km/h limits
#love30 ...making all our places better places to be
September 22, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Things we provide for drivers for when drivers make mistakes:
Airbags
Seat Belts
Crumple zones
Soft interiors
30km/h limits
Things we provide for pedestrians for when drivers make mistakes:
30km/h limits
#love30 ...making all our places better places to be
Airbags
Seat Belts
Crumple zones
Soft interiors
30km/h limits
Things we provide for pedestrians for when drivers make mistakes:
30km/h limits
#love30 ...making all our places better places to be
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Almost 900 fewer people have been injured on Welsh roads since the default speed limit was lowered from 30 to 20mph two years ago
Casualties on 20 to 30mph roads between July and September 2024 were the lowest for the three month-period since records began in 1979
👏 Evidence-led policy
Casualties on 20 to 30mph roads between July and September 2024 were the lowest for the three month-period since records began in 1979
👏 Evidence-led policy
Nearly 900 fewer people injured since 20mph introduction in Wales
Figures show a 25% reduction in the number of injuries on Wales' roads in the past 18 months.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Almost 900 fewer people have been injured on Welsh roads since the default speed limit was lowered from 30 to 20mph two years ago
Casualties on 20 to 30mph roads between July and September 2024 were the lowest for the three month-period since records began in 1979
👏 Evidence-led policy
Casualties on 20 to 30mph roads between July and September 2024 were the lowest for the three month-period since records began in 1979
👏 Evidence-led policy
Just over a 100 signatures left to get to 4000. Help get these much needed bike lanes built 🚲🚲
#activetransport #cycling #urbanism #melbourne #springst
#activetransport #cycling #urbanism #melbourne #springst
I have a lot of new followers here on BlueSky 🦋
By signing this petition, you can help the community-led campaign for Melbourne’s East-West cycling route from Kew to Carlton. A key missing link in Melbourne’s Principal Bike Network.
www.change.org/bikelanes4jo...
By signing this petition, you can help the community-led campaign for Melbourne’s East-West cycling route from Kew to Carlton. A key missing link in Melbourne’s Principal Bike Network.
www.change.org/bikelanes4jo...
Sign the Petition
Build kerbside protected bike lanes on Johnston St from Kew to Carlton!
www.change.org
September 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Just over a 100 signatures left to get to 4000. Help get these much needed bike lanes built 🚲🚲
#activetransport #cycling #urbanism #melbourne #springst
#activetransport #cycling #urbanism #melbourne #springst
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🚴 Critical Mass returns 5.30pm Friday 29 August 2025 ... aligning with Melbourne's *changeable* spring weather, so check BoM radar and then make the call whether you’re riding with us
🎂 Celebrating our 30th birthday in Nov 2025!
💡Meet State Library forecourt, Melbourne CBD.
🌐 criticalmass.melbourne
🎂 Celebrating our 30th birthday in Nov 2025!
💡Meet State Library forecourt, Melbourne CBD.
🌐 criticalmass.melbourne
August 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚴 Critical Mass returns 5.30pm Friday 29 August 2025 ... aligning with Melbourne's *changeable* spring weather, so check BoM radar and then make the call whether you’re riding with us
🎂 Celebrating our 30th birthday in Nov 2025!
💡Meet State Library forecourt, Melbourne CBD.
🌐 criticalmass.melbourne
🎂 Celebrating our 30th birthday in Nov 2025!
💡Meet State Library forecourt, Melbourne CBD.
🌐 criticalmass.melbourne
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I’m a massive advocate for 30km/hr speed limits… and today was a big day 🥹
I’ve been working for ages to make it easier for councils to implement this life saving speed limit.
And today, the Department of Transport and Planning’s Speed Zoning Policy was updated to allow councils this choice! 💚
I’ve been working for ages to make it easier for councils to implement this life saving speed limit.
And today, the Department of Transport and Planning’s Speed Zoning Policy was updated to allow councils this choice! 💚
August 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I’m a massive advocate for 30km/hr speed limits… and today was a big day 🥹
I’ve been working for ages to make it easier for councils to implement this life saving speed limit.
And today, the Department of Transport and Planning’s Speed Zoning Policy was updated to allow councils this choice! 💚
I’ve been working for ages to make it easier for councils to implement this life saving speed limit.
And today, the Department of Transport and Planning’s Speed Zoning Policy was updated to allow councils this choice! 💚
'A cyclist has died after a hit-and-run collision with a car in Moreland Road on Sunday night.'
Please contact crime stoppers if you have any information or dash cam footage to help find the driver of the SUV
brunswickvoice.com.au/police-inves...
Please contact crime stoppers if you have any information or dash cam footage to help find the driver of the SUV
brunswickvoice.com.au/police-inves...
Police investigating hit-and-run in Coburg
Cyclist died late early on Monday morning following collision.
brunswickvoice.com.au
August 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
'A cyclist has died after a hit-and-run collision with a car in Moreland Road on Sunday night.'
Please contact crime stoppers if you have any information or dash cam footage to help find the driver of the SUV
brunswickvoice.com.au/police-inves...
Please contact crime stoppers if you have any information or dash cam footage to help find the driver of the SUV
brunswickvoice.com.au/police-inves...
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Dodgy driving #123,612
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August 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Dodgy driving #123,612
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Who cycles in Richmond? 🙋🏻♀️
The intersection of Swan and Lennox is bustling - full bars, live music, great restaurants!
But it’s a tricky spot to navigate by bike. We’ve proposed some changes that would make it simpler.
Let us know your thoughts: yoursayyarra.com.au/transport202...
#cycling #bike
The intersection of Swan and Lennox is bustling - full bars, live music, great restaurants!
But it’s a tricky spot to navigate by bike. We’ve proposed some changes that would make it simpler.
Let us know your thoughts: yoursayyarra.com.au/transport202...
#cycling #bike
August 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Who cycles in Richmond? 🙋🏻♀️
The intersection of Swan and Lennox is bustling - full bars, live music, great restaurants!
But it’s a tricky spot to navigate by bike. We’ve proposed some changes that would make it simpler.
Let us know your thoughts: yoursayyarra.com.au/transport202...
#cycling #bike
The intersection of Swan and Lennox is bustling - full bars, live music, great restaurants!
But it’s a tricky spot to navigate by bike. We’ve proposed some changes that would make it simpler.
Let us know your thoughts: yoursayyarra.com.au/transport202...
#cycling #bike
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For those following Yarra’s bike lane narrowing saga: concept plans for narrowed lanes approved 😭😭 (despite safety audit painting a pretty grim picture!)
Now over to the state government to approve… (after another $200k is spent on detailed designs for less safe lanes 🙃)
Now over to the state government to approve… (after another $200k is spent on detailed designs for less safe lanes 🙃)
Richmond bike lanes to shrink after controversial parking plan approved
Five years after removing car parks to install protected bike lanes, Yarra council has voted to downgrade the lanes and reintroduce parking.
www.theage.com.au
August 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
For those following Yarra’s bike lane narrowing saga: concept plans for narrowed lanes approved 😭😭 (despite safety audit painting a pretty grim picture!)
Now over to the state government to approve… (after another $200k is spent on detailed designs for less safe lanes 🙃)
Now over to the state government to approve… (after another $200k is spent on detailed designs for less safe lanes 🙃)
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Elizabeth Street protected lanes back at Yarra Council meeting tonight, starts at 6.30pm, watch livestream here:
www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/about-us/com...
Alt motion emailed to Yarra councillors as circuit breaker?
drive.google.com/file/d/18F__...
Backgrounder: www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/about-us/com...
Alt motion emailed to Yarra councillors as circuit breaker?
drive.google.com/file/d/18F__...
Backgrounder: www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
August 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Elizabeth Street protected lanes back at Yarra Council meeting tonight, starts at 6.30pm, watch livestream here:
www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/about-us/com...
Alt motion emailed to Yarra councillors as circuit breaker?
drive.google.com/file/d/18F__...
Backgrounder: www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/about-us/com...
Alt motion emailed to Yarra councillors as circuit breaker?
drive.google.com/file/d/18F__...
Backgrounder: www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
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The Elizabeth St bike lanes are back on the Yarra Council agenda, and there's a lot of talk about potential liability 👀👀
August 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The Elizabeth St bike lanes are back on the Yarra Council agenda, and there's a lot of talk about potential liability 👀👀
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None of Elizabeth Street saga needed to occur if Yarra councillors followed due process etc but here we are. What you can do now: send a email to Melissa Horne MP, Roads Minister & Gabrielle Williams MP, Public and Public and Active Transport Minister /2
www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
Yarra for safe streets
Streets Alive Yarra: ‘People love the wide bike lanes on Elizabeth Street – please don’t narrow them! These photos were taken this morning between 7:30 and 9:00 am’ 4 March 2025, …
www.yarrabug.org
August 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
None of Elizabeth Street saga needed to occur if Yarra councillors followed due process etc but here we are. What you can do now: send a email to Melissa Horne MP, Roads Minister & Gabrielle Williams MP, Public and Public and Active Transport Minister /2
www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
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'Councillors at the City of Yarra will next week again attempt to thrash out the future of the bike corridor on Elizabeth Street through Richmond North.' 🙄 /1
bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/202...
bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/202...
Yarra to vote – again – on critical bike route
Councillors at the City of Yarra will next week again attempt to thrash out the future of the bike corridor on Elizabeth Street through Richmond North.
bicyclenetwork.com.au
August 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
'Councillors at the City of Yarra will next week again attempt to thrash out the future of the bike corridor on Elizabeth Street through Richmond North.' 🙄 /1
bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/202...
bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/202...