Posts By: Tony G

Car sick Ryrie street

A mock up of a design change to car sick Ryrie st. This street is Geelong’s favourite for travelling across town… It’s just a shame that it’s in the middle of town and once the historical main street. This relocation of space would re-invigorate this strip. It would also politely ask drivers to go elsewhere if they are…

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A bike commuter is cut-off, swerved at, then driven toward in Waurn Ponds Geelong. The driver was reported to the police by an independent witness and the rider. No charges were laid by police. Caution – contains offensive language (The rider tells the driver where to go).

Unusual sighting in Geelong. Folding and/or electric bike? Can't quite see the brand or model. #cycling #geelong #waterfront #foldingbike #electricbike #vans #hipster A photo posted by Geelong Cyclist (@geelongcyclist) on Sep 9, 2014 at 8:40pm PDT

Wouldn’t it be nice

Wouldn't it be nice if the City of Greater #Geelong and/or #vicroads realised that the eastern side of the #mooraboolstreet bridge is simply unsafe for cyclists. Anyone travelling on the eastern side either rides illegally on the footpath, or detours by over 500m under the bridge, over the river, then back under the bridge again….

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Labor is in power in Victoria which means Daniel Andrews will have to make good on his promise: “Labor will establish a $100 million Safer Cyclists and Pedestrians Fund to invest in new, dedicated paths and routes across Victoria, keeping bikes and walkers away from traffic. The fund will also focus on improving routes to train stations and…

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The infamous Swanston st sign post has been moved!  Thanks to City of Greater Geelong for prompt action to move a newly placed parking sign out of the bike lane… Read more on this saga.

This is what Bicycle Users Geelong submitted to the feedback on the truck trial ban in Geelong. —————————————————————- The Central Geelong truck trail has had a positive impact on Mercer and Malop St. Anecdotally, Malop street in particular seems: • less scary to ride on • has less noise pollution • reduced diesel fume pollution • is…

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