Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
The Victorian Government is trialling up to 100 kilometres of new and improved pop-up bike routes across key inner-Melbourne suburbs to make it easier and safer for people to ride to and from the CBD.
This is part of our work to join up the missing links in our transport network with more paths, crossings, safer bike riding and walking options for everyone to enjoy.
In 2020 VicRoads installed separated bike lanes on Heidelberg Road along with new signage and line markings. The aim has been to fix a key gap in the network across Merri Creek and improve connections from Wingrove Street in Fairfield to Alexandra Parade in Collingwood
VicRoads has monitored the results and has seen a steady increase in weekly riders, including a significant increase in female riders. Comments from users of the pop-up bike lanes indicate most people now feel safer on Heidelberg Road, and observations indicate more children and families are using the road.
As your MP for Northcote, I want to hear your thoughts on the Pop-Up Bike Lanes along Heidelberg Road.
Your feedback will help me understand our communities response to the trial program and inform ongoing adjustments based on community needs.
