Time to hand Yarra Boulevard over to cyclists

Posted: April 14, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Cycling | Tags: , , , | 15 Comments

I think it’s time Yarra Boulevard was declared a ‘Bicycle Road’ where cyclists have priority over cars. This would increase safety and send a powerful message to residents and tourists alike that Melbourne is a bicycle friendly city.

Yarra Boulevard is already an iconic recreational and commuter cycling route due to its river and bush outlook, undulating alignment and direct connection to the Yarra Trail. It also operates as an alternative route for part of the Yarra Trail. Read the rest of this entry »