Success! Boroondara Councillors voted unanimously to approve the amended 2022-2032 Bicycle Strategy on 11 July 2022.

We commend Boroondara Councillors for adopting the Bike Strategy and Implementation Plan that contains actions to improve safety for bike riders and provide a well-integrated network of bike routes in Boroondara.

We would thank all the Council Officers who have put a lot of  time and effort into preparing the Bike Strategy and Implementation Plan.

However, the Glass Creek/Jacka Trail was removed from the strategy following misinformation spread about this route being “unsafe” and a “busy commuter route” - when it would provide students the opportunity to ride safely to school and for people to access several local recreation reserves by bike. This trail would also suit pedestrians of all ages and dog walkers.

Councillors then voted against an amendment to receive a report to provide a safe connected bike route for students to ride to Balwyn North Primary, Greythorn Primary, Balwyn High and Kew High.

This was surprising as there is severe traffic congestion during school drop off and pick up times across Boroondara.

 BBUG considers that safe cycling routes in the north of Boroondara (Bellevue, Maranoa and Cotham wards) could be improved considerably.

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