Posted by YarraBUG Admin on 06/10/09 in YarraBUG News
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The Collectors ABC1 TV: Early Bikes 29 May 2009: Paul Farren says he and his wife Charlie probably have 85% of the pre -1900s bicycles in Australia, and all under one roof. Thirty years of hunting them down and collecting has resulted in one of the top 10 early bike collections in the world - it includes 160 pre-1900 bicycles, some post-1900 bikes, tricycles, hobby horses, and penny farthings.
In this months absolutely chockas June newsletter:
- City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
- YarraBUG Advocacy Committee
- BUG Activities Committee
- 3CR Radiothon - People Powered Radio!
- Radio for Kids on 3CR - Kids talk about bike riding
- Police cracking down on bicycle infringements around Melbourne
- Cycling & Transport News
- Rides, Courses and Events
Click here to read the entire June Newsletter
UPDATE: The planned City of Yarra BAC meeting for Wednesday 10 June has been cancelled, the next BAC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 19 August 2009.
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Posted by ChrisS on 05/6/09 in YarraBUG News, YarraBUG Radio
YarraBUG Newsletters- YarraBUG Advocacy Committee
- YarraBUG Radio on 3CR 855AM Community Radio
- Melbourne City Council: Swanston Street redevelopment consultation
- St Georges Roundabout Upgrade
- Yarra Council News - Proposed Amended Road Management Plan
- Cycling & Transport News
- Rides, Courses and Events
YarraBUG Newsletters
YarraBUG Newsletters have been noticeably thin on the ground this year due to our organising committee being too busy than is humanly possible! We plan to make these newsletters monthly from now on to keep you up to date & informed.
The deadlines for sending material, local news, heads up, reviews, events, ride ideas etc are as follows: May 25, June 25, July 25, August 25, September 25, October 25, November 25, December 20. Your contributions are most welcome.
YarraBUG Advocacy Committee
The BUG is forming a new Advocacy Committee and we want to know your thoughts and feedback about issues and ideas that interest and concern you. We want to hear from riders who travel, work and especially cycle through the suburbs of Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North, Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill and Richmond.
Cycling encompasses many aspects, including cycling for transport, cycling for recreation, cycling for sport and sustainable transport when mixed with other modes like public transport. Is there a local road issue you want something done about? Are there sustainable transport issues that concern you? Are you interested in writing submissions and correspondence to help cycling become even more popular and accessible? If this interests you please contact us at YarraBUG, enquiriesATyarrabug.org or send a note via our contact page
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Posted by YarraBUG Admin on 04/17/09 in YarraBUG Information
From Melbourne City Council: Swanston Street redevelopment consultation
The community is invited to comment on seven design options for the redevelopment of Swanston Street. Your feedback and comments will help Melbourne City Council make an informed decision about the street’s future use.
The consultation concludes at 5pm on Friday, 8 May 2009.
Swanston Street is Melbourne’s busiest and most active thoroughfare with tens of thousands of pedestrians, drivers, cyclists and trams moving through it daily. By 2020, more than one million people are expected to access the city each weekday. In light of this, a review of Swanston Street is essential.
Please take your time to view the design options and complete the online consultation form Your input into the future of Swanston Street is essential.
Design options
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Posted by YarraBUG Admin on 03/23/09 in YarraBUG News
YarraBUG Radio podcasting soon
Great news - YarraBUG Radio will be podcasting soon. We’ve been given permission by 3CR after our first six months on air, so you can listen when you want, more news soon.
From Melb City Council - Swanston Street redevelopment consultation
The City of Melbourne is about to lead an extensive community consultation to review and develop best solutions for the future of Swanston Street.
The consultation will help Melbourne City Council make an informed decision about the street’s future use. A report looking at options for the street will be considered by Council on Tuesday, 31 March and then opened to the community for comment.
Victorian Cycling Strategy
The State Government launched another cycling plan today in North Fitzroy:
If you were riding past this morning or will use the new bridge over the Merri Creek, let us know what you think. You can also do a interview or provide feedback on YarraBUG Radio, as we’ll be doing a critique of the new Victorian Cycling Strategy on next weeks show - so listen in!
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