About this Event
Join Port Phillip BUG for this community ride through Albert Park electorate, starting at Lorimer St.
Living in the vibrant city of Port Melbourne, we should have safer streets for everyone to get around. However, the lcak of consistent and reliable funding for safer cycling infrstructure is holding us back.
Lorimer Street in Port Melbourne remains a hazardous route for cyclists.
There is a clear and logical solution to this danger: the completion of the Lorimer Street bike path, providing a safe and accessible corridor for cyclists. Currently, there's an opportunity to connect the Marybyrnong River Punt, which serves as a crucial link for commuters, directly to Lorimer Street. A connected, continuous bike path is a no-brainer and would dramatically enhance the safety and efficiency of urban cycling in Port Melbourne.
The design and implementation of a dedicated bike path have been proven to improve safety and increase cycling participation by more than 20% in urban areas, according to studies by reputable transportation agencies worldwide. By investing in cycling infrastructure, we're not just making a street safer but also adopting a sustainable mode of transport that benefits the entire community by reducing traffic congestion and promoting healthier lifestyles.
The completion of this bike path project is not only about safety but also about the community's ability to leverage sustainable transport, making Port Melbourne a beacon of smart urban planning and environmental consciousness. This project has the potential to significantly reduce the number of cyclist injuries and fatalities, create a more cohesive transport network, and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
What is the Webb Dock Railway?
The Webb Dock railway line was a short‑lived freight railway in Melbourne that operated from February 1986 until it was closed on 14 June 1996. Initially built to link the Webb Dock container port on Port Melbourne’s industrial waterfront to the Spencer Street Railway Station. Designed as a broad‑gauge freight spur servicing the port, it ran through what later became Docklands Stadium, crossed the Yarra River, and continued west under the West Gate Bridge to Webb Dock, though it attracted controversy for its gauge choice and saw limited use early on. The line fell into disuse by the early 1990s and was shut down to allow urban redevelopment - however, much of its infrastructure has been left in place and remains undeveloped!
The Lorimer St petition is here: https://www.change.org/p/finish-the-lorimer-st-bikepath-in-port-melbourne
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q9HeWXMdmjc
Event venue & nearby stays
Lorimer Street, Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne, Australia
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