Cycling news, works & rides around Naarm/Melbourne: on this weeks program Chris and Steve discuss upcoming cycling news, works and related events around the metro naarm/Melbourne area, including; Pedestrian And Cyclist Safety Upgrades Near Monash Uni,VicRoads Yarra Boulevard Safety Improvements (May 2022 – ongoing), intriguing bicycle parking provision at the newly opened Richmond Traders at Bridge Road & Church Street, improvements, plantings, Federation Trail extension and new veloway as part of West Gate freeway works.

Image credit: Save the Pascoe Vale bike lanes! change.org petition

Rides: Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group: Yarraville & Punt Ride, 8am, Sunday 26 June 2022, Glen Eira Bicycle Users Group: Community Bike Ride along Djerring and Scotchman’s Creek, 10am Sunday 3 July 2022

Additional works news includes Yarra Valley Rail Trail picks up some steam, waiting for commencement of planned winter ramp works at Gipps Street, Abbotsford and Boroondara Council commencing works on land bridge section of the now heritage protected Walmer Street Bridge between Abbotsford and Kew

In 3CR radiothon news: thank you to all our beautiful listeners as Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio has smashed the $1300 target with over $1800 raised so far which supports the entire station! Thank you everyone for keeping community strong!