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Tassie Bike News Bites
More Collins Street news, Kingborough Council looking for bike representatives, the mountain under review and the government consults on preventive health strategy in this Bike News Bites.
Coastal pathway within Cooee
The newest 13.2km section of the North West Coastal Pathway between Wynyard and Cooee is ready to ride following an official opening on 24 October.
City and country rides for November
There’s a good mix of urban and regional rides this month, along with the usual cruisy coffee rides and more energetic pub and café lunches.
Whitehall Street path closure
There will be a lengthy closure of the trail along Whitehall Street in Footscray and Yarraville as West Gate Tunnel works ramp up around the tunnel entry exit precinct during the next month.
Distracted pedestrians at increased risk
While bike riders are acutely aware of the risk that distracted drivers pose to a safe journey, less attention has been paid to whether distracted pedestrians are a risk to other road users and themselves.
Melton Station plans finalised
Works to build a new Melton Station and remove four level crossings along the line will deliver vital bike connections to the district.
Bus replacements on Sunbury line
Riders who usually take their bikes on the Sunbury train line should note the use of replacement buses in early November.
Flooding ford on Bay Trail West gets a fix
The regularly flooded ford across the Kororoit Creek estuary at Altona is to be upgraded for greater flow capacity and improved safety for bike riders.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail detours until December
Following the opening of the bridge across the Moonee Ponds Creek between Strathmore and Oak Park further upgrades in the precinct will change access routes until the end of the year.