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Travel sustainably

Information on getting around Yarra sustainably - by foot, bike, public transport or car sharing.

It’s easy to get around Yarra Sustainably; whether by foot or on a bike, by catching the tram or using car-share.​

From this page you will find links to all the information you need to be able to travel sustainably in Yarra.

The Travel Smart map [ PDF, 11.13 MB] can help you find information on:

  • trains
  • trams
  • buses
  • bike routes
  • walking routes
  • shared paths.

To get a hard copy of the map, please call us on 9205 5555.

The Transport Strategy 2022-2032 [ PDF, 2.52 MB] outlines our vision for the future and our plan to deliver an innovative, efficient, sustainable and accessible transport system.

Electric vehicles
We are committed to reducing transport emissions and increasing use of active and public transport such as electric vehicles.
E-scooters
We have been involved with trials to assess the viability and safety of e-scooters in our municipality.
E-bikes
Electric bikes are a great way to encourage more people in Yarra to use our extensive network of on-road and off-road bike routes.
More information

Did you know more City of Yarra residents per capita ride bikes to and from work than any other in metropolitan Melbourne?

Some helpful resources for bike riders include:

For more information, please visit:

Car sharing is a cost effective alternative to owning a car.

Research shows that one car share vehicle can replace between seven-10 privately owned vehicles.

This can help reduce congestion, demand for on street parking and driving and car dependence. It also promotes sharing of resources and makes non car-owning lifestyles more viable in the City of Yarra.

How car sharing works

You need to join a car sharing organisation, then you can rent cars on demand - either by the hour or by the day.

What you need to know:

  • members pay each time they use a shared car
  • cars are parked in special reserved parking spots (called 'pods')
  • cars can be booked by phone or on the internet
  • cars can be booked for trips as short as one hour
  • petrol, insurance, registration, maintenance and cleaning are included in the hire charge

There are several options:

For more information read the Yarra Car Share Policy [ PDF, 513.25 KB]

There are many public transport options in the City of Yarra including trains, trams and buses.

For more information visit Public Transport Victoria, download the local public transport map or use the PTV Journey Planner to plan your journey.

It's easy to explore the City of Yarra on foot.

Visit Victoria Walks to discover walking routes near you.

School crossings

We manage school crossing supervisors who assist pedestrians of all ages, but mainly school age children, to cross the road safely.

The operational school crossings in the City of Yarra are staffed by permanent part-time and relief school crossing supervisors. They are located at both pedestrian light crossings and at flagged children's crossings.

School crossing supervisors work for one hour in the morning, generally between 8.00am to 9.00am, and one hour in the afternoons, generally between 3.00pm and 4.00pm.

If you have an enquiry or wish to report an issue please contact us.

Become a School Crossing Supervisor

Check our Careers page to see if an exciting opportunity exists within the School Crossings Unit for relief school crossing supervisors.