Better Streets

West Melbourne

Better Streets West Melbourne campaigns for Naarm’s streets to be improved - for everyone’s benefit.

“Our mission is to transform West Melbourne into a vibrant, pedestrian and bike friendly community that prioritises walkability,  and accessibility. We advocate for great infrastructure and fostering a culture of walking that enhances the quality of life for all residents.

Through working with local residents, businesses, and all levels of government, we hope to create a community that works for everyone, not just cars!”

  • They’re safer with comfortable spaces to walk, scoot, bike, or drive; with a quiet, low-speed, low-traffic atmosphere. Great streets feel easy to use.

    They’re healthier by making it easier and more natural to walk, wheel or ride for short journeys. Children use great streets to play, stay active and move around easily. Better Streets get your body moving.

    They’re more enjoyable by offering shade, greenery, seating, shops and cafes, without the constant roar of traffic or the danger of collisions. Great streets are welcoming public spaces, open to everyone.

    They’re important for Climate Action by promoting a real change in how we use transport, making it easier for more people to embrace zero-carbon mobility options. Changing the world starts by making our streets better.

  • Better Streets West Melbourne asks the Victorian state government to invest in walking, biking, trees, and place making, to:

    • Encourage kids to walk, scoot or bike to school

    • Enable seniors to access local shops without needing to drive

    • Deliver streets that are beautiful places for people to meet and socialise.

    We call on the City of Melbourne to:

    • Support 30 km/h for residential streets.

    • Build a cohesive network of protected bike lanes.

    • Install weather protected bike racks and repair stations at strategic locations.

    • Increase the number of pedestrian crossings to promote safety.

    • Plant a dense canopy of trees along our streets.

  • Better Streets West Melbourne can be found on Facebook.

    For comment, please contact our spokesperson Ruth Jelley via contact@betterstreets.org.au.