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                    New bike lanes

                    Cyclists using new kerbside bike lane which is separated from the traffic lanes
                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​As part of our Transport Strategy 2030, City of Melbourne is delivering a program of protected bike lanes and pedestrian improvements across the municipality. 
                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​These works will provide a safer journey for all bike riders and road users. To date, more than 19km of bike lanes have been rolled out – resulting in a 22% increase in usage. 

                    Bike lanes not only provide a safer journey, but also support a cleaner, greener Melbourne.  

                    The new lanes are key routes identified in City of Melbourne's Transport Strategy 2030, and you can find a list of in progress and completed works below. 

                    On Tuesday 7 June 2022, the Council resolved to pause the further installation of new protected bike lanes in the CBD for 12 months and instead prioritise the delivery key strategic cycling corridors into and out of the city, including Arden Street, Macaulay Road and Royal Parade. 

                    The projects align with the Victorian Government's network of Strategic Cycling Corridors. The Department of Transport is also upgrading bike lanes in municipalities adjacent to the City of Melbourne.

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                      City of Melbourne map showing protected bike lanes/paths (blue), City bypass routes and freeways (dark purple), traffic routes/arterials (dark grey) and pedestrian-priority Little Streets (green). Download the map and see description on the page for more details.
                      New bike lanes – map

                      New bike lanes – map

                      City of Melbourne map showing protected bike lanes/paths (blue), City bypass routes and freeways (dark purple), traffic routes/arterials (dark grey) and pedestrian-priority Little Streets (green). Download the map and see description on the page for more details.

                      Proposed routes and works underway

                      Arden Street/Macaulay Road

                      ​Location
                      Arden Street, between Moonee Ponds Creek and Wreckyn Street. 

                      Macaulay Road, between Eastwood Street and Arden Street. 
                      Connection to existing routes
                      Arden Street: 

                      Links Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Capital City Trail with existing protected bike lanes on Abbotsford Street. 

                      Macaulay Road: 

                      Links Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Capital City Trail with protected bike lanes on Arden Street. 
                      ​Bike lane design
                      ​Arden Street: 

                      Kerbside protected bike lanes, with one section of painted bike lanes where trees are located on the street. 

                      Provides protected bike lanes all the way to intersections, separated from traffic by physical islands and parked cars. 

                      Macaulay Road: 

                      Kerbside protected bike lanes. The design will separate bike riders from motor traffic and improve pedestrian crossing opportunities. 
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      To be confirmed.​
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Moderate impact anticipated. 
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​Arden Street: 

                      Mid-block reduction of traffic lanes mid-block, no changes at intersections. 

                      Macaulay Road: 

                      No changes to traffic lanes. Left turn lane removed at Stubbs Street intersection. ​
                      ​Plan
                      ​Proposed design documents will be available soon.

                      Bourke Street/Spring Street

                      ​Location
                      Nicholson Street (south of Albert Street), Spring Street (from Nicholson Street to Bourke Street) and Bourke Street (from Spring Street to Russell Street).
                      Connection to existing routes
                      This project will connect existing protected bike lanes on Albert Street with those on Exhibition Street.
                      ​Bike lane design
                      ​A combination of kerbside protected bike lanes on the shared lane markings where the road width is insufficient to provide full separation.
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      2023-24.
                      ​On-street parking
                      11 parking spaces removed on Nicholson Street. No parking changes on Spring Street or Bourke Street.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      Vehicle right-turn movements from Spring Street (southbound) to Bourke Street (westbound) restricted. Some traffic lane reductions at intersections.


                      Flinders Street

                      ​Location
                      Siddeley Street to Spring Street.
                      Connection to existing routes
                      Improved connection between Docklands and Fishermans Bend, and the central city and Southbank. Links Capital City Trail with recently constructed protected bike lanes on William Street, Queens Bridge Street and Exhibition Street.
                      ​Bike lane design
                      Kerbside protected bike lanes.
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      2023-24.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Minimal impact anticipated. 

                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​Moderate impact anticipated. 

                      Grattan Street

                      ​Location
                      Rathdowne Street to Bouverie Street.
                      Connection to existing routes

                      Will connect to existing protected bike lanes on Rathdowne Street and Swanston Street, and will connect to new bike lanes being delivered between Bouverie Street and Royal Parade as part of the Metro Tunnel Project. 

                      ​Bike lane design

                      The kerbside protected bike lanes will run for 650 metres in both directions (1.3km total) from Bouverie Street to Rathdowne Street. They’ll be located next to the footpath, protected from traffic by kerbs and parking bays.  

                       A green surface treatment will be applied at certain locations to ensure that the bike lane is easy for all road users to see, and there will be road resurfacing between Bouverie Street and Rathdowne Street.​

                      ​Timeframe of works
                      Late February 2024.
                      ​On-street parking

                      ​68 car park bays will be retained, and 18 (net) car park bays will be removed.​

                      ​Traffic lanes

                      There will be a reduction in traffic lanes at midblock sections and intersections, and new hook turn movements introduced at Cardigan, Lygon and Drummond streets. 

                      ​Plan
                      ​Works notices

                      Royal Parade (southbound)

                      ​Location
                      Park Street to Haymarket Roundabout (southbound only).
                      Connection to existing routes
                      Improved connection between Brunswick, Parkville university and medical precincts, and central city.
                      ​Bike lane design
                      Currently in development
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      To be confirmed.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Moderate impact anticipated.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​Minimal impact anticipated.
                      ​Plan
                      Proposed design documents will be available soon. 

                      St Kilda Road (northbound)

                      ​LocationSouthbank Boulevard to Princes Bridge (northbound only).
                      ​Connection to existing routesProvides connection between protected bike lanes on St Kilda Road and Princes Bridge, and connects to protected bike lane network on Southbank Boulevard and Linlithgow Avenue.
                      ​Bike lane designThe bike lane upgrade will provide a safe bike riding link along St Kilda Road, which has a history of car-dooring type collisions. 
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      2023-2024
                      ​On-street parkingMinimal impact anticipated.
                      ​Traffic lanes​Moderate impact anticipated.

                      Completed routes

                      Abbotsford Street

                      ​Location​Flemington Road to Queensberry Street.
                      ​Connection to existing routesContinuous connection between Royal Park shared paths and existing bike lanes on Abbotsford Street.

                      Improved connections to cycling routes on Queensberry Street, Arden Street and Haines Street, and enhances active transport access to local schools and neighbourhood shopping areas.
                      ​Bike lane design Kerbside protected bike lanes on both sides of Abbotsford Street which extend to most signalised intersections.

                      Provides physical separation for all ages and abilities along this busy traffic and tram corridor. Includes some improvements to informal pedestrian crossing points at side streets.
                      ​Timeframe of worksWorks completed December 2020.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Changes to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below.
                      ​Traffic lanesReduction in the number of approach lanes at some intersections.
                      ​Plan
                      Abbotsford Street bike plan (Flemington Road to Molesworth Street) (PDF 625 KB)

                      Albert Street/Nicholson Street

                      ​Location​Final 50 m approach on eastbound and 40 m approach on westbound to Nicholson Street.
                      ​Connection to existing routes
                      Fills a critical gap in the existing kerbside protected bike lanes along the full length of Albert Street.

                      Connection to Nicholson Street and Spring Street and also to the bike lanes on La Trobe Street via a new upgraded connection to be installed on Spring Street, between Albert Street and Victoria Parade.
                      ​Bike lane design​Kerbside protected bike lane – extended to the intersection with Nicholson Street.
                      ​Timeframe of worksWorks completed June 2021.
                      ​On-street parking​No impacts.
                      ​Traffic lanes​Three existing lanes to be reduced to two lanes on the eastbound approach to the Nicholson Street intersection. No impact to westbound traffic lanes. 
                      ​Plan
                      ​Unavailable.

                      Albert Street

                      ​Locati​on
                      ​Eastern end of Albert Street, from Hoddle Street to Powlett Street, East Melbourne. 
                      ​Connection to existing routes 
                      ​This protected bike lane will complete the missing link between existing bike lanes on Albert Street (East Melbourne) and Elizabeth Street (Richmond).
                      ​Bike lane design 
                      ​Kerbside protected bike lane with new painted line markings.  

                      Provides protected bike lanes all the way to intersections, separated from traffic by physical islands and parked cars.
                      ​Timeframe of works 
                      Completed April 2023​​.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Parking will be relocated away from the kerb. 

                      One parking space will be removed to provide a clear line of vision when exiting Buchan Lane.  
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​No reduction of traffic lanes.
                      ​Plan
                      ​Albert Street bike lane plan (PDF 408KB)​​

                      Alexandra Avenue (Swan Street Bridge to Linlithgow Avenue)


                      ​Location
                      A new one-way bike lane is being constructed on Alexandra Avenue between Swan Street Bridge and Linlithgow Avenue.
                      Connection to existing routes
                      The new bike lane connects the Yarra Trail (or Swan Street Bridge) to the new kerbside protected bike lane route along Linlithgow Avenue.
                      ​Bike lane design
                      The new one-way bike lane will be 2.5 metres wide and will be constructed off-road on the existing nature strip between the Tan pathway and Alexandra Avenue. Trees will be maintained between the bike lane and the Tan pathway.
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      Works completed March 2022.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​No impact.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      No impact.
                      ​Plan
                      Alexandra Avenue bike lane plan (PDF 105 KB)
                      ​Map
                      Southbank bike route


                      Canning Street/Elgin Street

                      ​Location​Canning Street and Elgin Street (within 40 m of the intersection)
                      ​Connection to existing routes

                      Canning Street is one of Melbourne’s most popular cycling routes. Elgin Street provides east/west connections to and from the University of Melbourne and Tin Alley.

                      The works will improve cycling safety on all four approaches to this intersection.

                      ​Bike lane design

                      Kerbside protected bike lanes on the immediate approaches to the intersection.

                      The design helps reduces traffic along this corridor. The existing painted bike lanes will be maintained along the rest of Canning and Elgin streets.

                      ​Timeframe of worksWorks completed September 2020.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​No impacts.
                      ​Traffic lanes

                      Both approaches to Canning Street will be reduced from two traffic lanes to one traffic lane.

                      Both approaches to Elgin Street will be reduced from three traffic lanes to two traffic lanes.

                      ​Plan
                      ​Canning and Elgin streets bike lane plan (PDF 498 KB) 

                      Exhibition Street

                      ​Location  Flinders Street to Little Lonsdale Street.
                      ​Connection to existing routes
                      Upgraded cycling connection between the central city and Batman Avenue shared path, connecting to the Yarra Trail pathways, the bridge to the MCG and Birrarung Marr, which connects to St Kilda Road.
                      Completes north-south connection to Brunswick East via Rathdowne and Canning streets.
                      ​Bike lane design Kerbside protected bike lanes on both sides of Exhibition Street, providing a safe north-south cycling link to and through the central city.
                      ​Timeframe of worksWorks completed June 2021.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​​Changes to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below. Central medians delivered to improve growing conditions for trees, supporting greening in the central city.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      Reduction to the number of traffic lanes along the street and on the approach to intersections. 

                      Installation of hook turns on Exhibition Street at Collins Street, Bourke Street, and Lonsdale Street.

                      Right turn ban installed for southbound drivers on Exhibition Street at Lonsdale Street to improve public transport priority.
                      ​Plan
                      Exhibition Street bike plan (Flinders Street to Bourke Street) (PDF 1.3 MB)
                      Exhibition Street bike lane plan (Bourke Street to Little Lonsdale Street) (PDF 2.3 MB)

                      Graham Street and Turner Street

                      ​Location
                      Salmon Street to Lorimer Street.
                      Connection to existing routes
                      Provides a link from Yarra River – Birrarung Marr Trail to Fishermans Bend.
                      ​Bike lane design
                      Concrete walking and bike riding path on the southern side of Turner Street, along Graham Street and connecting to Lorimer Street. 

                      ​Timeframe of works
                      2023
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​To ensure the safety of all road users, 18 car park bays on the east side of Graham Street and one on the west side were removed. 21 car park bays were retained, with conditions changing from ‘all day’ to ‘one hour’ in some sections.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​Minimal impact.
                      ​Plan
                       Please visit the Gateway to GMH project page​


                      Kavanagh Street

                      ​Location
                      Southbank Boulevard to Kavanagh Street.
                      Connection to existing routes
                      Connects protected bike lanes on Southbank Boulevard and Moray Street (via future signalised crossing at Hannah Street).
                      ​Bike lane design
                      ​Kerbside protected bike lanes.
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      ​Completed July 2021.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Changes to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​No changes.
                      ​Plan
                      Kavanagh Street bike lane plan (PDF 593 KB)

                      La Trobe Street (Harbour Esplanade to Spencer Street)

                      ​LocationHarbour Esplanade to Spencer Street.
                      ​Connection to existing routes

                      ​Connects the Capital City Trail to the central city.

                      ​Bike lane designKerbside protected bike lanes on both sides of La Trobe Street between Harbour Esplanade and Spencer Street, including 50 m on westbound approach to Spencer Street.
                      ​Timeframe of worksCompleted February 2021.
                      ​On-street parkingChanges to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below.
                      ​Traffic lanesReduction in number of traffic lanes across La Trobe Street bridge and the approaches to the Spencer Street intersection. Right turn ban installed in both directions on La Trobe Street at Spencer Street to support associated tram upgrades.
                      ​Plan
                      La Trobe Street bike lane plan (Harbour Esplanade to Spencer Street) (PDF 2.6 MB)

                      Peel Street

                      ​Location​William Street to Haymarket roundabout.
                      ​Connection to existing routesProvides a continuous connection between Royal Parade or Flemington Road, and new protected bike lanes on William Street.
                      ​Bike lane designKerbside protected bike lanes on both sides of Peel Street between William Street and Haymarket roundabout. Existing painted bike lanes to be retained at approaches to Queensberry Street and Haymarket roundabout.

                      Unique design retains parking during off-peak periods to support local access, while providing a high-capacity bicycle facility during morning and afternoon peak periods.
                      ​Timeframe of worksCompleted July 2021.
                      ​On-street parking 
                      ​Changes to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below. We provided 17 additional parking spaces and new restrictions in surrounding streets to offset impacts to Peel Street parking availability.
                      ​Traffic lanesMinor reduction in traffic lanes in northbound direction between Dudley Street and Victoria Street.
                      ​Plan

                      Peel Street bike lane plan (Victoria Street to Haymarket roundabout) (PDF 721 KB)

                      Peel Street bike lane plan (William to Victoria Street) (PDF 909 KB)

                      Princes Park Drive

                      ​Location
                      College Crescent to MacPherson Street.
                      Connection to existing routes
                      Connects to existing protected bike lanes on College Crescent (west of Princes Park Drive) and new separated walking and cycling path on College Crescent (east of Princes Park Drive).
                      ​Bike lane design
                      The 3 m wide kerbside bidirectional bike lane design calms traffic speeds and provides space for people riding bikes in both directions.
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      Works completed March 2022.
                      ​On-street parking
                      The reduction of 35 parking bays (metered) accommodates traffic calming treatments and zebra crossings for pedestrians.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​No changes.
                      ​Plan
                      Princes Park Drive bike lane plan (PDF 3.75 MB)


                      Queens Bridge Street

                      ​Location
                      City Road to Flinders Street.
                      Connection to existing routes
                      Provides improved connection between William Street and Moray Street, as well as linking to recently constructed Whiteman Street protected bike lanes.

                      ​Bike lane design
                      ​Kerbside protected bike lanes and a short section of shared path on the southbound approach to City Road.
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      Completed June 2021.
                      ​On-street parking
                      Minimal changes. Some short-term parking spaces reallocated to improve access to Southbank for taxi and rideshare operators.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      Reduction in the number of traffic lanes along the street and on the approach to intersections. Moderate impact observed, City of Melbourne is working with Department of Transport to mitigate delays to vehicle movements where possible.

                      ​PlanQueens Bridge Street bike lane plan (between Flinders Street and Power and Whiteman streets) (PDF 1.1 MB)

                      Rathdowne Street

                      ​Location​Victoria Street to Faraday Street.
                      ​Connection to existing routesConnection between the central city and bike lanes on Canning Street, which extend through Carlton and Carlton North to Brunswick East.
                      ​Bike lane design Kerbside protected bike lanes on both sides of Rathdowne Street from Victoria Street to Grattan Street, and northbound only from Grattan Street to Faraday Street.

                      This project significantly improves access for families and children cycling to primary schools and childcare centres, and also helps to reduce cycling on footpaths at hotspot locations.
                      ​Timeframe of worksWorks completed April 2021.
                      ​Traffic lanesChanges to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below. Some parking spaces removed or restricted to off-peak times only to support traffic flow and public transport bus operations.
                      ​On-street parking Reduction in the number of traffic lanes along the street and on the approach to intersections.

                      Peak-period stopping bans introduced to support bus and general traffic movements near intersections.
                      ​PlanRathdowne Street bike lane plan (Victoria Street to Faraday Street) (PDF 1 MB)
                      Rathdowne Street bluestone channel (guttering) plan (PDF 1.8 MB)

                      Spencer Street (footpath extensions)

                      ​Location ​East side of Spencer Street, between Lonsdale and Collins streets.

                      Short section of footpath extension on the north side of Collins Street, just east of Spencer Street.

                      ​What are we doing?
                      Expanding the footpath area onto the road using temporary kerbs, planter boxes, bicycle hoops and seating to create a safer space for pedestrians. At pedestrian crossings, the footpath is expanded using bollards to ensure people feel safe and comfortable while waiting to cross.

                      Spencer Street is one of the most congested spaces for pedestrians in Victoria during peak periods. These improvements improve safety and amenity for thousands of people accessing the central city from Southern Cross Station.
                      ​TimeframeWorks completed ​December 2020.
                      ​Traffic lane impacts ​Reduction in the number of southbound traffic lanes on Spencer Street between Little Bourke Street and Collins Street.

                      The changes are expected to have minimal impact on southbound traffic flow.

                      Spring Street

                      ​Location
                      Lonsdale Street to Victoria Street. 
                      Connection to existing routes
                      ​Connects to existing protected bike lanes on Albert and La Trobe streets.
                      ​Bike lane design
                      Kerbside protected bike lanes (southbound from Victoria to Lonsdale streets). 

                      Painted peak period bike lane (northbound from Lonsdale to Victoria streets). These changes address a short gap in the protected bicycle network, which improves access to and through the central city for those living in Melbourne’s inner east.
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      ​Works completed April 2021.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Changes to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​No changes.
                      ​Plan
                      Spring Street bike lane plan (Lonsdale Street to Victoria Street) (PDF 341 KB)

                      St Kilda Road (southbound)

                      ​LocationSouthbank Boulevard to Coventry Street (southbound).
                      ​Connection to existing routesConnects to existing protected bike lanes on St Kilda Road, Southbank Boulevard and Linlithgow Avenue.
                      ​Bike lane designKerbside protected bike lanes.
                      ​Timeframe of worksWorks complete February 2021.
                      ​On-street parkingChanges to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below.
                      ​Traffic lanes​No changes.
                      ​Plan
                      ​St Kilda Road bike lane plan (Southbank Boulevard to Coventry Street) (PDF 575 KB)

                      Swanston Street – College Crescent

                      ​Location
                      Around the University of Melbourne from Grattan Street to Princes Park Drive.
                      ​Connection to existing routesContinuous and upgraded cycling corridor along Princes Park Drive, College Crescent and Swanston Street.
                      ​Bike lane designKerbside protected bike lanes on Swanston Street (where road width allows).

                      New widened pathway on south side of College Crescent to allow separation of bike and pedestrian pathway sections.

                      This project addresses a missing gap in the network and improves safety for pedestrians accessing colleges north of University of Melbourne.
                      ​Timeframe of worksSwanston Street – works completed October 2020.

                      College Crescent – works complete February/March 2021.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Changes to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below.
                      Traffic lanesBike lanes between College Crescent and Elgin Street to generally extend to the intersections.

                      Traffic lanes to be reduced from two lanes to one on the approaches to Elgin Street/Tin Alley and the southbound approach to Faraday Street.

                      No impact to traffic lanes on College Crescent.
                      Plan Swanston Street bike lane plan (College Crescent to Elgin Street) (PDF 670 KB)

                      Swanston Street bike lane plan (Grattan Street to Elgin Street) (PDF 459 KB)

                      Whiteman Street

                      ​Location
                      Clarendon Street to Queens Bridge Street.
                      Connection to existing routes
                      Provides connection to central city from Normanby Road shared path via new protected bike lanes on Queensbridge Street and William Street.
                      ​Bike lane design
                      Kerbside protected bike lanes. Some short sections of painted bike lanes. The design allows commuter bicycle traffic to safely to bypass the congested shared space on Southbank Promenade.
                      ​Timeframe of works
                      Works completed October 2021.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Minor changes to loading zones and bus stops. Relocation of a key taxi waiting area from Whiteman Street to Queensbridge Street.
                      ​Traffic lanes
                      ​Reduction of traffic lanes along the route and intersections. 
                      ​PlanWhiteman Street bike lane plan (between Clarendon Street and Queens Bridge Street) (PDF 999 KB)

                      William Street

                      ​Location​Dudley Street to Queens Bridge Street.
                      ​Connection to existing routesThe new bike lanes provide continuous connection between protected bike lanes on Peel Street and Queens Bridge Street, and links to existing protected bike lanes on La Trobe Street and future protected bike lanes on Flinders Street.  
                      ​Bike lane design Kerbside protected bike lanes.

                      Improved access from hotel pick-up and drop-off zones with new access ramps and passenger buffer zones installed.

                      Future tram stop reservations provided in plans to complement upcoming PTV/Yarra Tram projects.
                      ​Timeframe of worksWorks completed February 2021.
                      ​On-street parking
                      ​Changes to on-street parking are outlined in the plans below.
                      ​Traffic lanes Reduction in the number of traffic lanes along some sections of the street.

                      New bike lanes will generally extend to the intersections, in some instances requiring a reduction to the number of approach lanes at some intersections.
                      ​Plan

                      ​William Street bike lane plan (Queens Bridge Street to Flinders Lane) (PDF 410 KB)

                      William Street bike lane plan (Flinders Lane to Little Collins Street) (PDF 411 KB)

                      William Street bike lane plan (Dudley Street to La Trobe Street (PDF 545 KB)
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