Infrastructure Victoria recommends the Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail

4 March 2025. Infrastructure Victoria recommends that the Victorian Government should deliver bikeways in Melbourne  including the Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail and a network of cycle corridors in regional Victoria. 

"Victoria has a disconnected, low-quality cycling network. Bike lanes can be too narrow, blocked by parked cars, or end suddenly. Lanes are often not separate at dangerous intersections. Riders can feel unsafe when cycling close to cars and other vehicles."

"Using bikes is a healthy and cheap way to travel. It has few greenhouse gas emissions and can help meet net zero targets.405 Up to 5 times more people can travel on bike lanes each hour compared to car lanes. "

"Bicycle infrastructure can deliver almost $5 in benefits for every $1 invested. Separated bike infrastructure helps more people to choose a bike over their car, including young people, women and less confident riders."

"We estimate that building a safe cycling network in Melbourne and regional cities will cost $400 million to $600 million over 10 years. This network can be built as a series of separate smaller packages."

We are very pleased that the Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail in the City of Boroondara is included in the recommended trail network.

You can provide your feedback here  (closes 28 April 2025).