Making Melbourne transport more fun & equitable

Monday, 16 July 2018 - 10:00am to 10:30am
'As @fietsprofessor told visiting Aus group, it’s important to fight for the human side of our cities. If children can cycle (and walk) it means an egalitarian society and autonomy; makes kids’ and adults’ lives happier and easier."

On this week's program, Chris speaks to Penelope Bennett about her recent European trip, including the Study Tour Transport innovation in the Netherlands.

Penelope talks about creating a more joyful image for cycling, especially riding for transport, infrastructure for different abilities, creating opportunities for mix mode transport, translating European cycling innovations for an Australian context and what future vision we really want for Melbourne, is it unhappy mega-road dominance or should our decision-makers consider more transport independence for children? 

Cycling news includes the (now) hexed stage nine in Le Tour, La CourseGiro Rosa and a badly planned four year closure on part of the Federation Trail in Altona North due to West Gate Tunnel works

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Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio on 3CR
Monday 10:00am to 10:30am
Yarra Bicycle Users Group promotes urban cycling. Providing support to campaigns to improve cycling conditions and awareness; demystifies cycling technology and helps to reveal the diversity of cyclists, from children to commuters to lobbyists.

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Chris, Faith, Val and Steve

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