Bikes Ep. 3 ( Road Sharing )

The City of Melbourne is committed to becoming a cycling city, with a safe and easy bicycle network for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Share Our Streets is the City of Melbourne’s road safety program which encourages all road users in Melbourne to show courtesy and respect to make their journey around the city safer and more enjoyable – for everyone!

Share Our Streets addresses issues specific to the City of Melbourne’s unique urban environment such as how to use shared spaces, the impact of distractions and car-dooring.

Around a million people use our streets every day. There are some simple things you can do to move around the city safely.

Tips for using shared spaces

When you’re riding a bicycle
◾Ride at a slow speed, especially in shared and busy areas.
◾Indicate to others when you’re about to pass – ring your bell or say ‘passing’.
◾Give way to people walking.

When you’re walking
◾Stay to the left.
◾Mobile phones and headphones can distract you – be alert to what’s going on around you.
◾Look out for people riding bikes when you change direction.
◾Always remember to look up and around when crossing the street and walking along the footpath.
◾Keep to the crossings where possible and only cross on green.

Until April 2015, the Share Our Streets teams will be at busy locations across the city encouraging all road users to be alert, cross when green and look out for each other.