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Walking and cycling
To maintain a healthy lifestyle, you need at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each day.
We’re encouraging our community to walk and cycle to get around. Luckily for us, we’re spoilt for choice with so many beautiful parks, reserves and walking trails in Moonee Valley.
Getting to and from school safely
Moonee Valley partners with local schools to encourage children to be active.
Find information about local walking buses and active travel initiatives.
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Walking in Moonee Valley
Moonee Valley is spoiled with an abundance of beautiful spots to go for a walk. Explore Moonee Valley while getting active by going for a walk.
Explore the natural beauty and history of Moonee Valley on these walking trails. Click on the guides below for routes and points of interest.
Moonee Valley is home to wonderful parks that are excellent spots for a walk.
Visit our Parks page to find a local park near you.
Moonee Valley is spoiled with walking paths, parks and trails. Share the experience by joining a walking group.
- Moonee Valley Walkers | Heart Foundation Walking)
- Kensington-Flemington Walkers | Heart Foundation Walking
- Keilor East | Heart Foundation Walking
- Airport West walking group - meets Tuesdays 7pm - email info@runningfitbox.com.au
If you start your own walking group, send an email to council@mvcc.vic.gov.au so we can add it to the list.
Cycling in Moonee Valley
Cycling is a healthy and enjoyable way to get around Moonee Valley. With a number of existing paths and upcoming new routes, there are more ways than ever to cycle safely.
Cycling routes
Moonee Valley enjoys separated, high amenity share use paths along its waterways, particularly the Moonee Ponds Creek, the Steele Creek and the Maribyrnong River
Cycling groups
Meet people in the local community while getting active by joining a cycling group. Here are some of Moonee Valley’s cycling groups:
- Moonee Valley BUG
- Over 50s Women’s Cycling Group
If you start your own group, email council@mvcc.vic.gov.au so we can add to the list.
Shared path safety
It is important for cyclists and pedestrians to be mindful of each other on shared paths so all users are safe. Here are some pointers on how to safely share space as a cyclist:
- Cyclists are required to give away to pedestrians on shared paths, and to keep left unless it is impractical to do so.
- Ring your bell or use your voice to provide a friendly warning before passing other riders or pedestrians.
- Travel at a safe speed so you can stop quickly if necessary and take particular care around pedestrians.
View information on walking, riding, e-scooters and other forms of active transport
Moonee Valley Connected
We are working to build a connected city of accessible, active and sustainable transport choices.
Can you imagine what a 'Connected' Moonee Valley looks like in 2040?
We imagine a city where more than half of our residents travel to work by walking, cycling or public transport. And a city that prioritises our cyclists and pedestrians of all mobilities by achieving a safe network of connected walking and cycling paths.
Watch the animation to learn more about what a connected, healthy city means!
Health, safety and environmental benefits of walking and cycling
Health
Did you know that 30 minutes of physical activity every day is a key part of a healthy lifestyle?
Walking and cycling are an easy way to integrate physical activity into your day, while being able to connect with your community.
Safety
Having less cars on the road can help reduce congestion and improve safety in Moonee Valley.
By prioritising pedestrian and cyclist safety, we are working towards making Moonee Valley streets less congested and more pleasant for community engagement.
Environment
Reduce your carbon footprint by opting for walking or cycling over driving to work or school.
If more people walk and cycle in Moonee Valley, the streets will be quieter and cleaner from less pollution from vehicles. Together we can work towards Moonee Valley becoming net zero.
Upcoming projects
We are prioritising walking and cycling by working towards a safe, accessible and connected network of infrastructure. Moonee Valley is aiming to progress a number of key active travel projects, which are listed below.
Transport projects in Moonee Valley
- Installing secure and accessible bicycle parking in activity centres, parks and near public transport interchanges.
- Creating new bridge connections over the Moonee Ponds Creek.
- Improving pedestrian and cyclist safety on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail.
- Working with the Department of Transport to deliver on-road bicycle infrastructure on Ascot Vale Road to provide a safe and direct link between the Racecourse Road Activity Centre and Moonee Ponds Activity Centre.
- Working with the Department of Transport to improve walking, cycling and accessibility on Woodlands Street to the Strathmore Railway Station.
- Installing pedestrian/bicycle refuge islands on Hoffmans Road and Forrester Street, Essendon.
- Creating an Integrated Transport Strategy which will guide future projects for walking and riding.
- Installing secure and accessible bicycle parking in activity centres, parks and near public transport interchanges.
- Improving safety for walking and riding on our shared paths, including along the Steele Creek, Moonee Ponds Creek, and the Maribyrnong River.
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Traffic and transport
Council is developing a new Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS). Visit our traffic and transport page to read more information.