Bicycle Network Victoria: Metro Routes

Parking ban frees city entry point

18 March 2010. Melbourne City Council has modified the parking times at the top of Exhibition Street, removing an ugly squeeze point and streamlining a busy bike approach to the CBD.

The changes have been made on the block of Exhibition Street between LaTrobe and Little Lonsdale. The photographs show that the full time parking boxes have been scrubbed back to leave part time parking 'T's. Where there were once parked cars there is now a mostly flowing lane.

Previously in the morning peak riders had to ride between motor vehicles in the left hand lane and the parked cars. Now the riders can ride in what was the parking area. Left turning motor vehicles and casual drop offs can occur in that space but, on balance, the first half block is much easier.

If you use this route and appreciate the upgrade please tell the City.