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Motorcycle Plan 2015-18

The City of Melbourne has endorsed a plan to make Melbourne safer and more attractive for motorcycle riders and encourage more people to choose two wheels over four.

Motorcycles parked on street in a centre-of-road parking area.
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​Developed in consultation with riding groups, the Motorcycle Plan 2015-18 recognises motorcycling as a space-saving, convenient and low-cost mode of transport. It also outlines measures to better integrate motorcycles into Melbourne’s road network.

To improve the safety and attractiveness of motorcycling, the plan proposes a number of actions including: 

  • Consider motorcyclists when designing and maintaining local roads.  
  • Identify possible safety hazards for motorcyclists, such as slippery sections of road.  
  • Increase free parking in the city centre for motorbikes.  
  • Convert 20 existing on-street car parking spots into free corrals dedicated to motorcycles.  
  • Study central city footpaths which may cause difficulties for pedestrians with disabilities.  
  • Support government training programs for motorcyclists  
  • Educate all road users about motorcycling safety. 

These actions also form part of our Road Safety Plan which was adopted in 2013.

our acknowledgement

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.