# Elevated Bicycle Freeways The Veloway is a Proposed Bicycle Freeway for the City of Melbourne By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veloway References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hexhog-six-wheeled-all-terrain-vehicle-wheelchair/33299/) & [victorian-cycling-network.org](http://www.victorian-cycling-network.org/bicycle-routes/melbourne-planned/melbourne-b1-veloway) A consortium of engineering and architectural firms are pushing for the construction of the Veloway -- an [elevated bicycle highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects) -- in the city of Melbourne, Australia. The bike highway would kill two birds with one stone by improving the [safety of cyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system) while also creating an efficient transportation link across the city. The Veloway proposal, which has been in the works for a couple of years now, involves a 1.7 km route that would run from Southern Cross railway station in the city's west end to Flinders Street Station in the south. The two stations are already linked by a [viaduct](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin); the Veloway would be attached alongside it, allowing cyclists to be separated from cars, trans and foot traffic. The Veloway project would cost around $23 million. The consortium is hoping to secure $480,000 from the Melbourne City Council and Victorian State Government to conduct a feasibility study. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elevated Bicycle Highways:** The construction of elevated bicycle highways creates opportunities for safer and more efficient transportation for cyclists in urban areas. - **Cycling Infrastructure:** Investments in cycling infrastructure, such as the Veloway proposal, support the growing demand for alternative modes of transportation and promote sustainability. - **Active Transportation:** The development of elevated bicycle freeways encourages active transportation, leading to improved health and reduced traffic congestion in urban environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore new opportunities in the construction and maintenance of elevated bicycle highways, catering to the increasing demand for cycling infrastructure. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning firms can capitalize on the trend of elevated bicycle freeways by incorporating these innovative solutions into their designs and creating more cyclist-friendly cities. - **Architecture and Engineering:** Architecture and engineering firms have the potential to revolutionize urban mobility by designing elevated bicycle highways that enhance safety, accessibility, and efficiency for cyclists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Controlled Cycling Paths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-path.md) - [Underwater Bicycle Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijboulevard.md) - [Cycling Route Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veloplanner.md) - [Expanding City Cycle Paths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-cycleway-network.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md) - [Cyclist Safety-Focused Smart Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1.md) - [Ultra-Stiffened Road Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-road-bike.md) - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md)