Recent road works in Gatehouse Drive, Parkville have created problems for bicycle riders at the intersection of Royal Parade, Gatehouse Street and College Cresent. The changes by the City of Melbourne have made the left hand lane on the westbound approach to this intersection left turn only. This forces bicycle riders to compete for space in the left lane as they cross the intersection.
Filed under: Cycling | Modified: 2010-07-01 | Read More
Bike rider vs Tram lineTram lines are deadly. I know that. But on the morning of Thursday 30 July I treated one with less respect than it deserved.
Filed under: Cycling | Modified: 2009-11-03 | Read More
Bicycle riding in ParksA decision needs to be made about where people are supposed to ride their bicycles. Ad hoc rules will only get you so far.
Filed under: Cycling | Modified: 2009-09-17 | Read More
The City of Moreland are trialing raised line markingsThe bicycle line in Glenlyon road Brunswick between Lygon street and Sydney road has been modified in the westbound direction. Raised plastic markers have been installed on the line dividing the bicycle lane from the next lane to the right. This is a new hazard for bicycle riders using Glenlyon road.
Filed under: Cycling | Modified: 2010-07-29 | Read More
Copenhagen lanesThe City of Melbourne have built several facilties loosely based on lanes seen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Filed under: Cycling | Modified: 2010-07-30 | Read More
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