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New cycling veloway opens in Docklands
A new elevated cycling and pedestrian bridge over Footscray Rd opened on April 15 to the delight of local cyclists.
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Renewed calls for public transport to be accelerated to Fishermans Bend
Infrastructure Victoria has called for the state government to start building tram routes to Fishermans Bend by 2030, while urging it to “start preparing now” for the Melbourne Metro 2 train project.
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Calls for parking overhaul at Yarra’s Edge to deter hooning activity
A Yarra’s Edge resident is calling on the City of Melbourne to consider making substantial changes to car parking arrangements surrounding Point Park in response to past hooning activity seen in the area.
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The importance of public transport systems in growing cities
As the worldwide population grows, cities are experiencing unprecedented growth, and the challenges of urbanisation become increasingly complex.
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Docklands News tours the West Gate Tunnel Project
A busload of curious locals set out for a behind the scenes tour of the West Gate Tunnel Project on Saturday, July 27, as part of the Open House Melbourne weekend.
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New Docklands Station under Metro 2 plans, but what about Yarra’s Edge?
The state government has revealed its preferred route for the long-awaited Metro 2 underground train to Fishermans Bend, but locals in Yarra’s Edge are pushing for the inclusion of a dedicated station of their own.
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“Cycling super-highway” under way amid further local safety concerns
The Victorian Government has begun construction of a new 2.5-kilometre “cycling super-highway” to Docklands as calls mount for safety upgrades to dangerous intersections around the West Gate Tunnel project.
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E-scooter trial extended for the third time
The controversial e-scooter trial in the inner city has been extended for a further six months as the state government seeks to investigate “additional safety and compliance measures”.
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Footscray Rd and Wurundjeri Way reopen
Footscray Rd and Wurundjeri Way have reopened to traffic as part of the step in the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP), much to the relief of motorists.
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New smart poles rolled out in Fishermans Bend
New smart poles featuring weather sensors, transport sensors, LoRaWAN connectivity and smart lighting will be activated as part of a 12-month pilot program in Fishermans Bend.
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Home Docklands launches 676 new build-to-rent apartments
Forty randomly selected locals to make up City of Melbourne “people’s panel” on affordable housing
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