{"id":4267,"date":"2022-08-29T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/?p=4267"},"modified":"2025-04-06T00:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T13:55:10","slug":"yarrabug-radio-show-710-monday-29th-august-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2022\/08\/29\/yarrabug-radio-show-710-monday-29th-august-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"YarraBUG Radio Show #710 Monday 29th August 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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“nobody rides bikes.jpg” Montage created from 48 hours in West Footscray. Image: Bike West<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

John Symons, BikeWest on near miss project, safe systems approach + more<\/a>, On this weeks program Chris chats to John Symons from BikeWest<\/a> about riding in Melbournes western suburbs, bicycle infrastructure for designed for AAA to SSSS<\/a> (‘All Ages and Abilities to Shops, Stations, Schools and Stadiums’), Bike West’s new near miss project<\/a>, two rider deaths<\/a> in Whitehall Street<\/a>, the safe systems approach<\/a> which can be described as “no loss of life is acceptable”, revisting Roger Geller’s ‘four types of cyclist<\/a>‘, getting more western suburb\u00a0schools with bicycle programs and\u00a0participation at Energy Breakthrough<\/a> events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bicycle-themed news includes Central Melbourne Mobility Map open for feedback, online information sessions and survey until 31 October 2022 and Edinburgh composer Dan Abraham’s<\/a> new track “Our Streets” that celebrates thirty years of global Critical Mass rides<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it time in 2022 for an new generation to resurrect monthly Critical Mass rides in naarm\/Melbourne<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We need to reclaim our streets for people and planet; to change our roads to make cycling safe and easy. If you are inspired by the message of the song, take action! Get involved in your local campaigns! Also, please spread the word and consider buying the track – it’s pay what you can: <\/p> Dan Abrahams<\/a> (bandcamp link)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n

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John Symons, BikeWest on near miss project, safe systems approach + more, On this weeks program Chris chats to John Symons from BikeWest about riding in Melbournes western suburbs, bicycle infrastructure for designed for AAA to SSSS (‘All Ages and… Continue Reading →<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-podcast","category-show-summary"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6Ksuk-16P","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4709,"url":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2024\/11\/06\/yarrabug-radio-show-822-monday-4th-november-2024\/","url_meta":{"origin":4267,"position":0},"title":"YarraBUG Radio Show #822 Monday 4th November 2024\u00a0","author":"admin","date":"6 November 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Brett Wallace interviewed by Rhiana Whitson ABC 7.30, image credit: ABCTV_news instagram, 3 November 2024 Dr John Symons: When will Victorian government act to protect vulnerable road users?: on this weeks program Chris catches up with one of our regular guests, Dr John Symons from BikeWest, about ongoing safety issues\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "YarraBUG Radio"","block_context":{"text":"YarraBUG Radio","link":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/category\/yarrabug-radio\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Brett_Wallace_ABC730.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Brett_Wallace_ABC730.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Brett_Wallace_ABC730.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":3322,"url":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2019\/08\/19\/yarrabug-radio-show-557-monday-19th-august-2019\/","url_meta":{"origin":4267,"position":1},"title":"YarraBUG Radio Show #557 Monday 19th August 2019","author":"admin","date":"19 August 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"Giant BikeWest Fest on Saturday, 12 October 2019 Talking to Megan Bridger-Darling about BikeWest: on this weeks program Chris chats to\u00a0Megan Bridger-Darling\u00a0about improving cycling access in Melbourne's western suburbs, how\u00a0BikeWest\u00a0got started, local history, their upcoming projects including\u00a0Giant BikeWest Fest on Saturday, 12 October 2019, Bike Tracks for Kids being a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Podcast"","block_context":{"text":"Podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/category\/podcast\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GiantBikeWestFest_October2019.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GiantBikeWestFest_October2019.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/GiantBikeWestFest_October2019.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2077,"url":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2015\/12\/07\/yarrabug-radio-show-368-monday-7th-december-2015\/","url_meta":{"origin":4267,"position":2},"title":"YarraBUG Radio Show #368 Monday 7th December 2015","author":"admin","date":"7 December 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"On this weeks program: Chris has a quick recap of Elly Blue's\u00a0Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save The Economy\u00a0and interviews\u00a0Colleen Harland MP\u00a0about less than optimal conditions for riders in Melbournes western suburbs,\u00a0BikeWest & the recently released report - Getting the West on Track: Closing Major Bike Infrastructure Gaps in Melbourne\u2019s Inner\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Podcast"","block_context":{"text":"Podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/category\/podcast\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":4480,"url":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2023\/08\/07\/yarrabug-radio-show-758-monday-7th-august-2023\/","url_meta":{"origin":4267,"position":3},"title":"YarraBUG Radio Show #758 Monday 7th August 2023","author":"admin","date":"7 August 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Inquiry - Road behaviours & 'vulnerable' road users: Val and Faith are joined in the studio by this week's studio guest, John Symons of\u00a0Bike West. 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