Council backpedals from controversial bike path in marathon meeting

Yarra City Council abandoned plans Tuesday to transform Wellington Street into a car-free "bicycle street" after a five-hour meeting featuring 90 public speakers. The council instead endorsed minor bike lane improvements and a 30km/h speed limit investigation. The 1.1-kilometre stretch between Collingwood and Clifton Hill had divided residents over cyclist safety versus traffic access concerns.

Summary by Glance · The Age