'Play your part, share the path' campaign launch

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The Anniversary Trail has some new friends – meet Boroondara's Path Pals!

These friendly faces located near Hartwell Station in Camberwell and Shenley Ground in Canterbury remind us to play our part in keeping the paths accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Whether it's keeping to the left side of the path or giving way to people walking, the Path Pals are designed to reflect our own behaviours, with the aim of promoting safety and awareness.

The Path Pals

Look out

Here are some ways you can look out for one another while using shared paths:

Bike riders must give way to people walking.
Move off the path if you need to stop.
Do a head check when changing direction.
Make sure you can still hear your surroundings when listening to music.

Keep Left

Keep left

When using the path, stay on the left-hand side and follow these guidelines:

Ride in a single file.
Keep a safe distance.
Keep dogs on a short leash to your left side.

Go Slow

Go slow

Heading out for a bike ride? Remember to:

slow down when approaching corners or passing walkers.
Use your bell or your voice to warn others you’re passing.

Why we're launching this campaign

Boroondara has more than 100 km of off-road paths used by a variety of people – bike riders, scooter users, wheelchair users, runners and walkers.

With everyone moving at different speeds, safety can sometimes be a concern. That’s where Path Pals come in.

This campaign is all about sharing simple, easy-to-follow tips to keep everyone safe, no matter how you get around.

This campaign is also a key initiative of our Bicycle Strategy. Learn more about how we’re improving infrastructure and education for bike riders and pedestrians at our Bicycle Strategy page.

More information

To find out more about the shared path guidelines in Boroondara, visit our Shared paths page.

To find your closest walking or cycling route, visit our Find a bike or walking path page.