Victorian Council case studies
Many councils across Victoria are implementing projects to encourage more walking and bike riding. These MAV case studies highlight some of this great work. Feel free to share your council’s work by submitting your own case study using the MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study template (Word - 555KB).
Bendigo - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 235KB) - University to City Centre on-road protected cycleway project.
Corangamite - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 637KB) - Footpath expansion projects delivered as an economic stimulus.
Darebin - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 349KB) - Safe crossing points and lowering vehicle speeds.
Merri-bek - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 231KB) - Zebra crossings, pop up separated bike lanes, 40km speed limits and pop up shared zones.
Merri-bek bike lane & parking ban - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 230KB) - Plastic kerb separators and green paint on bicycle lanes.
Merri-bek New Raised Pedestrian Thresholds - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 229KB) - New pedestrian thresholds around intersections.
Merri-bek Right Hand Turn bans - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 228KB) - Right hand turn bans at key intersections.
Merri-bek Zebra Crossing Installation Blitz - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 230KB) - 50 new zebra crossings at intersections and roundabouts.
Merri-bek Pop Up Shared Zones - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 244KB) - Trial of pop up shared zones.
Merri-bek 40km Zone Rollout - MAV Walking and Bike Riding case study (PDF - 229KB) - Implementation of 40km speed limits on local roads.
Here are some more examples that highlight designs and infrastructure to support active transport:
- Baw Baw Shire Council: Road safety hotspot improvements for people walking and cycling
- Baw Baw Shire Council: Ride Nation program to encourage more cycling participation
- Buloke Shire Council: Recreational walking trails get the go ahead
- Hobsons Bay City Council: Walking and cycling access improvements as part of level crossing removal
- Moreland City Council: Pop up bike lanes and pop up shared zones
- Wyndham City Council: Community consultation strongly supports pop up shared zone