Sydney Road
Ballarat's vision of becoming a bike-friendly city with a well-connected network of paths is edging closer to reality, as Council presses ahead on a number of important projects for riders.
Run Melbourne closures on city routes
The mass participant running event, Run Melbourne’s will affect inner city bike routes next weekend, Sunday 24 July.
Join Sydney Road bike lane petition
Greens MP Tim Read has set up a petition asking Premier Daniel Andrews to build protected bike lanes on Sydney Road.
Sydney Road struggle re-ignites
The long-running campaign to revitalise the Sydney Road continues to roll along, with a community bike ride planned along the street this weekend.
Moreland Council plan for more bike hoops at schools
Following Moreland Council's Integrated Transport Strategy, there are new plans to install 100 bike hoops at schools in the area.
Supporting Sydney Road
We want you help to show Sydney Road retailers that making it easy for people to ride is good for business.
Car keys not the key to retail success
Reatailers often argue that most of their customers arrive by car. New, local research shows that is not the case.
Sydney Road upgrades delayed
Changes to Sydney Road in Brunswick are again on the backburner after the state government said they are not planning any action until nearby level crossing removal work is finished in 2021.
MP doubles down on Sydney Road bike safety
MP for Brunswick Tim Read has redoubled his support for major changes on Sydney Road to improve amenity for all users of the struggling street.
Sydney Road bike lane trial wins council backing
Moreland City has backed supporting major changes to struggling Sydney Road following a report to the council recommending a trial of separated bike lanes along the route.