The Saga of the Story Bridge which is getting to be longer than War and Peace has attracted attention from around the country. Image credit: Story Bridge Active Travel Alliance

The Saga of the Story Bridge in Meanjin Brisbane: on this weeks program Chris talks to Kathryn Good from the Story Bridge Active Transport Alliance about the sudden footpath closure earlier in 2025 apparently due to Cyclone Alfred, difficulties with any answers being given, poor communication from Brisbane City Council, poor detour arrangements, discovering reports about the bridge being being at risk of further damage from the elements and vehicles, who will foot the maintanance or restoration costs, planned court actions, petition to Brisbane City Councilorganising bike bus for users safety and where changes to transport planning in cities like Paris and London has lead to fantastic outcomes for active transport. Also see Bike Queensland: Bike Bus scheduled for Story Bridge and Space4Cycling Brisbane.

Local news: Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece has an attempt at appealing to Melbourne’s cycling community, Bike Melbourne and Bicycle Network local campaign to restore City of Melbourne active transport budget, how to stay warm on the bike tips from Sarah @ Electrify This and a big THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to YarraBUG Radio for 3CR 2025 Radiothon!

Program music

Camp dog, King Stingray

Underneath the Story Bridge, Bob Wilson and the Goodwills

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