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Melbourne fast-tracks 40km of bike lanes

News17 Jun 2020

As well as create more space to help cyclists maintain physical distance, the plan is also part of the city’s 10-year roadmap for Melbourne to become a premier cycling city.

Melbourne launches largest ever revegetation project to green the city

News08 Jun 2020

Plans to plant 150,000 trees and shrubs form part of the Australian city’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic by creating jobs and enhancing public space, in addition to tackling the climate emergency.

Global mayors come together to lead Covid-19 recovery task force

News29 Apr 2020

Chaired by the mayor of Milan, the task force has been established to drive forward an economic recovery that improves public health, reduces inequality and addresses the climate crisis.

Melbourne councils sign up to jump-start electric bike-share

News06 Feb 2020

The Australian city has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jump, a subsidiary of Uber, which will see around 400 e-bikes introduced to the streets in early March.

Melbourne councillors consider bold 10-year transport plan

News18 Oct 2019

Plans aim to improve livability, help Melbourne become a leading bicycle city and implement consistent 40km/h vehicle speed limits across the city.

Melbourne maps its metropolitan forests

News10 Jun 2019

The city wants to better understand where its trees exist and why and assess what can be done to protect and expand its urban forests.

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