Talking about the Boroondara E-Bike Library + more

On this week's show Chris chats to Rochelle Anderson from Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre about the new Boroondara e-bike library trial programme, what's involved, providing locals to try out a top of the range e-bike, the bikes, training, how the Merri-bek e-bike trial went, responsibilities, survey follow up and more.The topic de jour everywhere is e-bikes and safety concerns on public transport, with bit of back history about previous bike bans back in 2008 on V/Line and Connex which stemmed from storage issues and overreach.In short, the e-bike compliance issue sits at Federal government with grey imports, point of sale and dodgy conversions. Concerned about e-bike PT restrictions? Please contact your local state member ASAP and make a submission to Conduct on Public Transport Regulations by 18 August 2025.Remembering John Englart: Family and friends will celebrate John’s life on Monday, July 28, 12 noon – 4pm, at St Mark’s Fawkner, corner of Lee Street and Sydney Road. All who knew John are welcome. Gipps Street news: apparently the ramps + works will be finished by December 2025!Yarra news: with the ongoing Elizabeth Street protected lanes campaign, there are some things we can’t get done on our own at the local council level and that’s where you come in, please contact Melissa Horne MP, Roads Minister and Gabrielle Williams MP, Public and Public and Active Transport Minister.Future of North Richmond – People, Bikes, Cars and Housing: come to a forum of community members to discuss what we want Elizabeth Street and the North Richmond precinct to look like in 10-20 years.6pm – 8pm, Thursday, 7 August 2025Ground Floor Community Room, 106 Elizabeth St, RichmondRegister to attendWe’ll be discussing the likely increase in housing and population, the Elizabeth St bike lanes, and how car parking works in the area now and in the future.Program musicShonen Knife, Cycling is funTycho, DevicesHONNE, B I K E