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Vision to protect schoolkids, cyclists after tragedies

A long-term state vision has stuck with calls to roll back speed limits on local streets and more bike lanes following a spate of disturbing deaths. Infrastructure Victoria on Tuesday 11 November released its third 30-year infrastructure strategy, featuring 45 recommendations and eight “future options”…

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