Merri-bek BUG
@merri-bekbug.bsky.social
Merri-bek Bicycle User Group. (Merri-bek BUG)
Residents and friends who want to travel safely by bike in and around Merri-bek.
Wurundjeri country, Naarm, Australia.
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Residents and friends who want to travel safely by bike in and around Merri-bek.
Wurundjeri country, Naarm, Australia.
morelandbug.org
Do you live on Connolly Avenue in Coburg? Or maybe you have to travel along it or across it regulalry?
Take a look at the plans Merri-bek have to make it safer for people moving around and give your feedback.
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
Take a look at the plans Merri-bek have to make it safer for people moving around and give your feedback.
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
Connolly Avenue street improvements
We're making Connolly Avenue safer and easier to use
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au
August 28, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Do you live on Connolly Avenue in Coburg? Or maybe you have to travel along it or across it regulalry?
Take a look at the plans Merri-bek have to make it safer for people moving around and give your feedback.
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
Take a look at the plans Merri-bek have to make it safer for people moving around and give your feedback.
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
Worried about how the proposed e-bike ban will affect you, your friends or family? Make sure you register for the Bicycle Network online panel discussion!
📆 : Monday 1 September 2025
⏰: 6:00 – 7:00pm (AEST)
PS: it’s NOT Members only! bicyclenetwork.cmail19.com/t/y-e-qtuhji...
📆 : Monday 1 September 2025
⏰: 6:00 – 7:00pm (AEST)
PS: it’s NOT Members only! bicyclenetwork.cmail19.com/t/y-e-qtuhji...
Members Only: e-Bike e-forum invitation + Dirty Docker discount
bicyclenetwork.cmail19.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Worried about how the proposed e-bike ban will affect you, your friends or family? Make sure you register for the Bicycle Network online panel discussion!
📆 : Monday 1 September 2025
⏰: 6:00 – 7:00pm (AEST)
PS: it’s NOT Members only! bicyclenetwork.cmail19.com/t/y-e-qtuhji...
📆 : Monday 1 September 2025
⏰: 6:00 – 7:00pm (AEST)
PS: it’s NOT Members only! bicyclenetwork.cmail19.com/t/y-e-qtuhji...
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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
Do you live on Connolly Avenue in Coburg? Or maybe you have to travel along it or across it regulalry? Take a look at the plans Merri-bek City Council have to make it safer for people moving around.
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
Connolly Avenue street improvements
We're making Connolly Avenue safer and easier to use
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au
August 27, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Do you live on Connolly Avenue in Coburg? Or maybe you have to travel along it or across it regulalry? Take a look at the plans Merri-bek City Council have to make it safer for people moving around.
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
Who will be kicked off the train when the proposed ban on people travelling with e-bikes occurs? brunswickvoice.com.au/local-riders...
Local riders reject proposed e-bike ban on trains
Government concerned about growing number of battery fires.
brunswickvoice.com.au
August 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Who will be kicked off the train when the proposed ban on people travelling with e-bikes occurs? brunswickvoice.com.au/local-riders...
City of Yarra are doing some additional works along the Ottery reserve ramp adjacent to the Merri Creek Path which will result in the closure of the Merri-creek trail for a short period of time, from the 25th of August hopefully for only 3 days.
August 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
City of Yarra are doing some additional works along the Ottery reserve ramp adjacent to the Merri Creek Path which will result in the closure of the Merri-creek trail for a short period of time, from the 25th of August hopefully for only 3 days.
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The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵
August 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵
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Going multimodal today, via bike -> train -> bike so I have to dress appropriately.
Stop the ban of ebikes on trains or I'll be late to all my meetings.
@wtyppod.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @ptua.org.au
Stop the ban of ebikes on trains or I'll be late to all my meetings.
@wtyppod.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @ptua.org.au
August 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Going multimodal today, via bike -> train -> bike so I have to dress appropriately.
Stop the ban of ebikes on trains or I'll be late to all my meetings.
@wtyppod.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @ptua.org.au
Stop the ban of ebikes on trains or I'll be late to all my meetings.
@wtyppod.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @ptua.org.au
Brunswick -Dr Tim Read
(03) 9384 1241 Tim.Read@parliament.vic.gov.au
AND the Minister for Public and Active Transport:
Gabrielle Williams
(03) 9793 2000
gabrielle.williams@parliament.vic.gov.au
(03) 9384 1241 Tim.Read@parliament.vic.gov.au
AND the Minister for Public and Active Transport:
Gabrielle Williams
(03) 9793 2000
gabrielle.williams@parliament.vic.gov.au
August 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Brunswick -Dr Tim Read
(03) 9384 1241 Tim.Read@parliament.vic.gov.au
AND the Minister for Public and Active Transport:
Gabrielle Williams
(03) 9793 2000
gabrielle.williams@parliament.vic.gov.au
(03) 9384 1241 Tim.Read@parliament.vic.gov.au
AND the Minister for Public and Active Transport:
Gabrielle Williams
(03) 9793 2000
gabrielle.williams@parliament.vic.gov.au
But you will need to do more than that! Call or email your local MP:
Pascoe Vale - Anthony Cianflone MP
(03) 9354 9935 anthony.cianflone@parliament.vic.gov.au
Broadmeadows - Kathleen Mathews-Ward
(03) 9300 3851
kathleen.matthews-ward@parliament.vic.gov.au
Pascoe Vale - Anthony Cianflone MP
(03) 9354 9935 anthony.cianflone@parliament.vic.gov.au
Broadmeadows - Kathleen Mathews-Ward
(03) 9300 3851
kathleen.matthews-ward@parliament.vic.gov.au
August 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
But you will need to do more than that! Call or email your local MP:
Pascoe Vale - Anthony Cianflone MP
(03) 9354 9935 anthony.cianflone@parliament.vic.gov.au
Broadmeadows - Kathleen Mathews-Ward
(03) 9300 3851
kathleen.matthews-ward@parliament.vic.gov.au
Pascoe Vale - Anthony Cianflone MP
(03) 9354 9935 anthony.cianflone@parliament.vic.gov.au
Broadmeadows - Kathleen Mathews-Ward
(03) 9300 3851
kathleen.matthews-ward@parliament.vic.gov.au
This ban will stop people accessing work, social and recreational opportunities, and will do very little to prevent the most dangerous batteries from being on the train. You can do the survey and/or make a submission here: engage.vic.gov.au/public-trans...
Conduct on Public Transport Regulations
We’re seeking feedback on the rules that guide and manage behaviour on and around Victoria’s public transport network.
engage.vic.gov.au
August 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This ban will stop people accessing work, social and recreational opportunities, and will do very little to prevent the most dangerous batteries from being on the train. You can do the survey and/or make a submission here: engage.vic.gov.au/public-trans...
We've heard from so many people that will have their transport accessibility diminished by the proposed e-bike ban. E-bike + train is often what allows people to use public transport; because of failures in PT reach, gaps in the cycling network, disabilities, age or medical conditions.
August 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We've heard from so many people that will have their transport accessibility diminished by the proposed e-bike ban. E-bike + train is often what allows people to use public transport; because of failures in PT reach, gaps in the cycling network, disabilities, age or medical conditions.
The Age reporting on the proposed ban on people travelling on e-bikes. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Ban on e-bikes on trains a response over the top, cycling advocates say
Cycling advocates say fires on trains are a rare occurrence and the risk could be managed by enforcing quality standards on imported batteries and devices.
www.theage.com.au
August 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The Age reporting on the proposed ban on people travelling on e-bikes. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
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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...
An investigation into the ginormouse utes and others making our streets more dangerous from @julianoshea.bsky.social youtu.be/YaSPBdt19qQ
August 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
An investigation into the ginormouse utes and others making our streets more dangerous from @julianoshea.bsky.social youtu.be/YaSPBdt19qQ
The DTP want to ban ALL e-bikes from trains. If you wanted to ensure that only the shittiest & most dangerous unregistered motorbikes are on trains this is the perfect way to do it while also penalising the elderly & disabled riding perfectly legal e-bikes. engage.vic.gov.au/public-trans...
Conduct on Public Transport Regulations
We’re seeking feedback on the rules that guide and manage behaviour on and around Victoria’s public transport network.
engage.vic.gov.au
July 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The DTP want to ban ALL e-bikes from trains. If you wanted to ensure that only the shittiest & most dangerous unregistered motorbikes are on trains this is the perfect way to do it while also penalising the elderly & disabled riding perfectly legal e-bikes. engage.vic.gov.au/public-trans...
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John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
July 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
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Devastating news today discovering that @takvera.bsky.social has passed away. John was a loved Merri-bek community activist and will leave an enormous hole in our local community. I got to know him through @merri-bekbug.bsky.social and shared several rides with him and Juliet and Indiana Jones.
July 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Devastating news today discovering that @takvera.bsky.social has passed away. John was a loved Merri-bek community activist and will leave an enormous hole in our local community. I got to know him through @merri-bekbug.bsky.social and shared several rides with him and Juliet and Indiana Jones.
People who use the Upfield route through Coburg will notice that the shared zone on Batman Avenue has been completed. New lighting, 20kph speed limits and more signals to drivers advising they share the space with pedestrians and riders. www.instagram.com/reel/DMEwr_o...
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July 15, 2025 at 4:19 AM
People who use the Upfield route through Coburg will notice that the shared zone on Batman Avenue has been completed. New lighting, 20kph speed limits and more signals to drivers advising they share the space with pedestrians and riders. www.instagram.com/reel/DMEwr_o...
The Victoria St civil works will take approximately 4 - 6 weeks to complete, depending on weather permitting and ground conditions (after this the workers will move over to Albert St and are scheduled to complete all works by 30 September 2025).
July 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The Victoria St civil works will take approximately 4 - 6 weeks to complete, depending on weather permitting and ground conditions (after this the workers will move over to Albert St and are scheduled to complete all works by 30 September 2025).
In more detail: Riders will be able to continue using the route at all times. During regular work hours traffic controllers will be onsite, & riders may need to dismount and walk. After workers pack up each day, Victoria St and Elesbury Ave will be reopened to traffic.
July 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
In more detail: Riders will be able to continue using the route at all times. During regular work hours traffic controllers will be onsite, & riders may need to dismount and walk. After workers pack up each day, Victoria St and Elesbury Ave will be reopened to traffic.
Do you use the Brunswick East Shimmy near Fleming Park in Brunswick? Construction has started on permanent shared zones either side of the park and will impact riders as they travel through, for a couple of months. Traffic controllers will be on site so follow directions when required!
July 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Do you use the Brunswick East Shimmy near Fleming Park in Brunswick? Construction has started on permanent shared zones either side of the park and will impact riders as they travel through, for a couple of months. Traffic controllers will be on site so follow directions when required!
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Yesterday's @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio Show is online! In this episode we chatted about TAC, the no-fault transport insurance we have in Victoria, and when it does, or doesn't cover you, when you're on a bike. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
Why am I paying TAC insurance when it won't cover me on a bike?
Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Mathew Peckham and we all share our bike moments, including the 2025 Melburn Roobaix and installation of a long overdue prioirty crossing on the Inner Circle ...
www.3cr.org.au
July 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Yesterday's @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio Show is online! In this episode we chatted about TAC, the no-fault transport insurance we have in Victoria, and when it does, or doesn't cover you, when you're on a bike. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
There is nothing worse than riding to your destination and not being able to find anywhere to lock up your bike. Use this handy map and drop a pin to tell Merri-bek Council where you would like to find more bike hoops. conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/bicycle-park...
Help us shape the future of bicycle parking in Merri-bek
Tell us where you’d like to see new bike hoops installed and register your interest in a new cycle hanger program
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au
June 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There is nothing worse than riding to your destination and not being able to find anywhere to lock up your bike. Use this handy map and drop a pin to tell Merri-bek Council where you would like to find more bike hoops. conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/bicycle-park...