DAREBIN TRAVELSMART MAP Planning your trip Sharing the path Victorian train network 0 10km TravelSmart Maps are a great way to discover the Some of our favourite When riding: When walking: Darebin transport options in your local area. paths and trails across • Ride at a relaxed speed. • Keep to the left of the path • Help children to keep to Darebin are shared ELTHAM Many other local governments and universities have their the left, explaining that bike spaces, and we • Give way to all walkers. • Walk in a predictable ESSENDON own TravelSmart Map. To find another TravelSmart Map, riders can come from both HEIDELBERG encourage walkers and • Pass other riders and manner and look out for visit: vicroads.vic.gov.au/activetravelmaps directions. riders to get along. walkers on the right and bikes before changing The PTV app is another good reference that provide plenty of warning. direction. • Listen for bike bells and SUNSHINE Signage will indicate that is constantly being refined with additional • Keep your dog on a lead move to the left to allow BOX HILL the path is a shared path for • Ring your bell about 30 real-time data. For more information: when walking along bike riders to pass. walkers and riders. metres before passing. ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007. You can also use your shared trails. This publication was For definitive information Children under 12 years voice to provide a friendly accurate at the time please refer to the Road Google Maps can also be used to help plan are allowed to ride on the warning – for example, of printing. Safety Road Rules your trip on public transport, by bike or on foot. Both footpath, and adults who “passing on your right”. 2017 (Victoria) at For up-to-date public the website and app allow you to easily compare times accompany children can also vicroads.vic.gov.au • Slow down when passing transport information and for a range of different modes. legally ride on the footpath. so that you can stop timetables please visit Walking and cycling, like However bike directions in Google Maps do not necessarily If you are riding a bike on a any physical activity should quickly, if necessary. Take ptv.vic.gov.au favour formal or informal bike routes and they carry the shared path or footpath you be undertaken using particular care when The road rules information disclaimer to “use caution – cycling directions may not are required to give way to all common sense. Stay passing in case your contained in this publication always reflect real-world conditions.” within your abilities and walkers and ride on the left warning bell or call was is a guide only and does follow any applicable laws. unless it is impracticable to not heard. not intend to replicate or do so. replace the Victorian Road Printed June 2018 on • Keep an eye out for Safety Act in any way. 100% Recycled Paper Using shared paths and children and dogs as trails is about being their movements can be National Relay Service mindful, courteous and unpredictable. relayservice.gov.au using your common • Encourage children on If you are deaf, or have a sense. bikes to keep to the left hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the and to join you in warning National Relay Service. other path-users of your approach. Speak Your Language 8470 8470

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On the road Keep your distance Don’t hug the gutter Positioning in traffic Take the lane Multi-lane roundabouts Bikes are classified as legal Maintain a safe distance Hugging the gutter will get Be aware of drivers’ blind As you approach the Watch out for cars travelling vehicles. This means that you between you and traffic you squeezed out. Never spots particularly when roundabout, move into the straight behind or beside have the same rights and hazards. Ride away from weave in and out of empty cycling alongside the rear of middle lane. you. responsibilities when riding a obstacles to increase your car parking spaces to stay the car. A can be used to bike as when driving a car. visibility to others. close to the gutter – keep in break the turn into stages if a straight line and avoid the you need to. Cycling in traffic Use hook turns car door zone. When cycling in traffic, it’s If a normal right-hand turn Two cyclists can legally important to remain visible leaves you exposed in an take the lanes. Where Getting around on public transport and confident at all times. intersection, use a hook turn. possible consider avoiding the roundabout by taking Take or share the lane another route. Tickets If you want to keep • PTV Hubs myki Pass to To find out more about Night Plan your journey Alternatively, drop into a PTV blind spot Depending on the lane width myki is a reusable travel travelling, just top up your • on the bus ($20 max) If you travel often, top up Docklands, Spring Street, Network visit ptv.vic.gov. For more information and Hub to talk to our team. and traffic speed, keep left or blind spot myki. Find out where to buy Flinders Street Station and au/nightnetwork card – your ticket for • or by with consecutive days. to plan your journey, take the lane. yours at ptv.vic.gov.au/ ptv.vic.gov.au . If you’re Information in trains, trams and buses in calling download the PTV app, mykiexplorer 1800 800 007 When you travel more than only travelling in the city’s Regional Victoria other languages Always cross tram and Melbourne and many parts (allow seven days for five days a week, you save visit ptv.vic.gov.au, or Trucks have larger blind Free Tram Zone you don’t With the largest public For information in other train tracks at a wide Turning right use of regional Victoria. To get delivery of a myki and with a myki Pass. call 1800 800 007. spots than cars, so leave Buy a myki card need a myki. transport network in languages: angle hand signals to let cars started, buy a myki Explorer around 90 minutes for extra room. Don’t assume Single lane roundabouts and top up Australia, Victoria’s trains know you are turning. pack or myki card. online top ups). Travel on the City Circle tram truck drivers can see you Give ways to cars already A Full fare card costs $6, (Route 35) is also free. Hop and coaches can take you and do not pass on the in the roundabout. 9321 5454 9321 5441 myki Explorer pack $3 concession. myki Money on and off the iconic tram to many parts of regional inside of a truck that is In a roundabout, cyclists can If you’re a visitor, enjoy a as you visit major attractions Victoria. Plan your next 9321 5444 9321 5445 You can buy If you travel occasionally, turning left. turn right from the left lane, ready-to-use myki card and shops. adventure at V/Line’s and top up at: pay as you go. 9321 5443 9321 5442 but must give way to exiting with one day’s unlimited passenger hub in Southern A hook turn is a right Load money onto your card 9321 5449 9321 5446 drivers. travel on public transport • around 800 shops Night Network Cross Station. turn from the left lane. Not all bike lanes and myki will calculate the in Melbourne. Your pack including all 7-Elevens are green. Green paint lowest fare based on where On Friday and Saturday You need to stop and includes handy maps, • myki machines at If your language isn’t listed visit is used to highlight you travel. Free tram travel nights you can catch all- wait for the green light a souvenir wallet and selected stations night metropolitan trains, ptv.vic.gov.au/languages or call 9321 5450. to proceed. problem areas and discounts to lots of our and stops The city’s Free Tram trams and buses, and to encourage riders favourite places. • premium station Zone includes the city regional coaches. and drivers to take ticket offices centre and extends from extra care.

Access and mobility Riding Melbourne tram network Trains on it, this door provides It’s illegal to open Watch the door zone If you feel uncomfortable Bike boxes Night riding Squeeze your brakes gently Most metropolitan train access to the allocated doors into traffic If you can’t see into vehicles, merging or turning, pull over These line markings are If you are riding at night or before stopping to clear stations (except Heyington space for passengers using A person must not cause ride slower and move out of to the side and wait until cars designed to increase visibility in low-light conditions you water off the rims. You Station) are accessible for wheelchairs or mobility aids. a hazard to any person or the door zone. Be aware of have passed. and safety of bike riders by must have a white light on and others have a longer passengers using mobility When you want to get off, vehicle by opening or leaving what’s behind you in case Bikes are allowed to pass placing them in front of a the front of your bike and a stopping distance in the wet. devices. At some stations, press the button with the open the door of a vehicle, or you have to move across. traffic queue when stopped red light and red reflector on other vehicles on the left Lock your bike due to steep ramp gradients, accessibility symbol on it. when getting out of a vehicle. Take the lane if you are being except when those vehicles at a red light. Drivers of the back. These lights may assistance may be required. This will let the driver know forced into the door zone. are indicating a left turn. motor vehicles may be be flashing or static. Use a • lock your bike to you are getting off and may fined for allowing any part flashing light to be seen in designated hoops Metropolitan trains are If the door opens use your Signaling helps drivers and need the doors open for a bit of their vehicle to enter the traffic and a static light to see where available accessible. Passengers who brakes and slow down. Move other cyclists to anticipate longer. designated bike box while your way at night. require boarding assistance out of the door zone but don’t your next move. Talk with • lock all quick release parts swing into the traffic. waiting at the lights. should wait at the boarding Buses your hands and make eye Visibility • lock your wheels to point located near the end of contact with other drivers. your frame More than 80 per cent of If you get hit by a door and It’s not a legal requirement the platform in the direction Melbourne’s bus services injury or damage results, it’s a • lock your bike with a of travel. The train driver will but it is advisable to make are wheelchair-accessible road crash and details must D-lock or heavy chain. deploy a ramp at the first yourself more visible on the on weekdays. Most bus be exchanged. road. Wear reflective gear on door of the first carriage. It services are wheelchair- is important to tell the driver moving parts of your body, accessible on the weekend To avoid doors such as your ankles. your destination. You can and public holidays. look out for heads in write this on a sticky note car windows or mirrors, Some bus routes are fully LEFT RIGHT STOP Riding in the wet which the driver can provide. vehicles that have just wheelchair-accessible and Watch out for slippery tram The driver will provide a ramp parked and vehicle others are partly wheelchair- tracks, grates and metal at your destination. tail lights. accessible. At the stop, the covers especially when Trams bus driver places a ramp turning. There are over 165 low floor between the front door of the Tips for turns bus to the kerb of the road. trams on Melbourne’s tram Look over your shoulder Bike signals Whether on path or road, you must network that offer step free For further information, visit for cars and signal before Some intersections have wear a bicycle helmet that is fastened properly boarding from level access ptv.vic.gov.au/getting- making a turn or changing a special bike signal. and meets Australian safety standards. stops. Board the low floor around/accessible- lanes. Double check! Riders should only ride It is also mandatory tram through the door with transport/ or call through when the bike Don’t change lanes abruptly. to have a bell, horn or similar the accessibility symbol 1800 800 007. signal lights up. Signal your intended route warning device in working order. well in advance of your turn.

Car share Community Groups Bikes and trains DAREBIN Car share gives you Some Darebin residents Riding groups Italian Community Parkiteer cages TOP TIP: Off peak is TRAVELSMART MAP convenient 24/7 access rent out their cars through Darebin Bicycle Walking Group Parkiteer bike cages provide best for bikes on trains to over 50 cars in Darebin Car Next Door, a neighbour- Users Group (DBUG) Edwardes Lake Park free secure and undercover Bikes can be carried free and hundreds more in to-neighbour car sharing darebinbug.org.au (near BBQ), Reservoir bike parking for around 25 on metropolitan trains. You Walking, riding a bike and surrounding suburbs. service. You can borrow local Rosa: 9462 0547 bikes each, and are available cannot board at the first door cars by the hour or day, with Northcote Cycling Club public transport in Darebin Keon Park Greek Senior at selected stations and of the first carriage, as this full insurance and instant 0417 369 250 and surrounding areas. Citizens Walking Group major transport interchanges is a priority area for mobility online booking. [email protected] Community Hall, across the network. impaired passengers. Make Preston Cycling Club 1300 36 37 80 Dole Avenue, Reservoir To access a Parkiteer cage, sure you keep passageways prestoncyclingclub.com 9442 9620 / 9462 0043 you will need to register for and doorways clear and goget Bicycle Network an electronic swipe card. try to avoid busy carriages carshare Northcote Aquatic 1800 639 634 Cards are available for a when travelling with your 1300 769 389 and Recreation Centre bike. If you are travelling on bicyclenetwork.com.au Walking Group $50 refundable deposit. 9946 4106 a metropolitan train with a Cycling Victoria Northcote 9486 7200 Parkiteer Cages are located folding bike, you can board 8480 3000 Northland Walking Group at the following stations on at any door. 1300 707 227 vic.cycling.org.au 9.30am Tuesdays Northland this map. Shopping Centre Rebel Walking groups Mernda Line Sport 8470 8305 Avoid rush Darebin Life Activities Preston hour on trains Taxis, Uber and Sheba Merri Walking Group Club Walking Group Edwardes Lake Park, Reservoir 12 12 Norris Bank Reserve, Reservoir John: 9460 5051 9 3 9 3 Bundoora Taxis can be hailed on the Uber and Sheba ride share Upfield Line 6 6 street, or booked over the trips are booked by using Barbara: 0419 590 363 Merrilands Walking Group Coburg Morning rush Evening rush Various Locations 7–10am 4–7pm phone or via an app. The an app and setting up an Darebin Walking Group Keith: 9460 6729 Multi Purpose Taxi Program online account. Uber and 9am Thursdays Northcote Fawkner

(MPTP) supports people with Sheba drivers use their own Plaza Flower Stall Preston Neighbourhood limited mobility by offering unmarked vehicles. However, Rita: 9481 3886 House Walking Group Hurstbridge Line subsidised taxi fares. For Sheba drivers and adult 9484 5806 Heidelberg more information on MPTP passengers are female. DISC Indoor Walking Group Preston Walking Group or booking taxis visit For more information: For more information go uber. Darebin International Sports Reservoir Leisure Centre taxi.vic.gov.au or call com and sheba.com.au to bicyclenetwork.com.au 1800 638 802. Centre Thornbury Keith: 9460 6729 or call 8376 8888. Helen: 0400 929 368