Ride to school on a Bike Bus!
Merri-bek's Ride & Stride program is now supporting Bike Buses! We've got two new Bike…
Zoe McMastersJanuary 22, 2025
Ride & Stride’s first Biketober!
Over the last few years, our Ride & Stride program has worked with schools around…
Ride for free with our new E-bike Library
We’re excited to share with you our new Merri-bek E-Bike Library! It’s like a regular…
Amy CharlestonNovember 18, 2024
Wheel Sisters: Empowering women in the north through bike riding
Wheel Sisters is an inspiring initiative funded by Merri-bek Council, designed to help women gain…
Amy CharlestonAugust 21, 2024
People powered streets – Ride & Stride families leading Open Streets
Over the last 3 years, Merri-bek City Council and Bicycle Network have partnered to deliver…
Donna LuckmanAugust 15, 2024
More women & non-binary residents in Merri-bek building bike skills & confidence
We know that women and gender diverse people often face increased barriers to bike riding.…
Zoe McMastersJune 3, 2024
Merri-bek welcomes new fuel efficiency standards
Merri-bek City Council welcomes the passing of the new Australian Vehicle Efficiency Standards. Council has been…
Donna LuckmanMay 22, 2024
High Life Expo – Better living in apartments and units
Let’s talk about life in apartments and units! The High Life Expo is for people…
Donna LuckmanMarch 14, 2024
New Ride & Stride schools and Report for 2023
Council has commenced its 2024 Ride & Stride program with 5 new primary schools in…
Donna LuckmanFebruary 20, 2024
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2024 Ride & Stride program
Many primary schools are already working hard to encourage their kids to walk, ride and…
Donna LuckmanDecember 6, 2023
Inclusive bike skills sessions for women and non-binary residents in Merri-bek
Bike riding is not just about the wind in your hair and the thrill of…
Amy CharlestonSeptember 13, 2023
Charging your electric vehicle (EV) in Merri-bek
To promote zero emissions transportation within the community, Merri-bek installed Victoria’s first electric vehicle (EV)…
Donna LuckmanJuly 10, 2023
Our Term 2 Ride & Stride wrap up!
Term 2 has been busy for our 6 Ride & Stride schools. The crisp winter…
Zoe McMastersJune 19, 2023
All-electric e-cargo deliveries at the Brunswick Tool Library
The Brunswick Tool Library has bought an electric cargo bike for tool deliveries thanks to…
Donna LuckmanJune 15, 2023
Merri-bek City Council staff switch up their commute with e-bikes
In May 2023, 18 Merri-bek City Council staff trialled e-bikes for a cheaper, healthier, and…
Amy CharlestonJune 7, 2023
Ride & Stride welcomes 6 new schools
Earlier this month, we welcomed 6 new Ride & Stride schools for 2023. We are…
Amy CharlestonApril 18, 2023
Mayors and Councillors Spark Campaign to Fast-Track Affordable EVs
Merri-bek's Mayor Angelica Panopoulos has joined 120 Mayors and Councillors across Australia calling on the…
Donna LuckmanApril 12, 2023
Hassle-free transport: Merri-bek e-cargo bike trial
Seeking a sustainable transport option for staff during work hours, Merri-bek City Council is trialling…
Donna LuckmanMarch 1, 2023
Open Streets: Creating safer and healthier school runs
Through Ride & Stride, we aim to get more kids riding, striding and scooting to…
Amy CharlestonJanuary 25, 2023
Primary students get ready to ride & stride into high school
We know many local primary school families love riding to school with their children. But…
Amy CharlestonDecember 7, 2022
