Brisbane community ride, image: http://www.jonathansri.com/cycling

Brisbane community ride, image: http://www.jonathansri.com/cycling

Brisbane & Melbourne: a tale of two cities: Two interviews on this weeks program, first up Chris talks to Cr Jonathon Sri,  Gabba Ward councillor for Brisbane City Council about the recent Victoria Bridge protest, (SBS: Brisbane cyclists stage bridge ‘die-in’)  Brisbane cycling issues and challenging barriers & politics in a very different council structure to what us in the southern states are used to.

Second interview is with Cr Nicholas Frances Gilley, who chairs the City of MelbourneTransport portfolio, discussing transport priorities in a rapidly changing city, creating a inclusive city for pedestrians and bicycle riders and proposed changes to the Southbank precinct.