The City of Darebin has indicated a massive crackdown on cars, proposing to remove all-day parking in streets within 400 metres of train stations on the Mernda and Hurstbridge line. Car parks will not be affected, however parking near these 11 stations between Northcote and Reservoir will now only be able for two-hours. This is to deter people from driving their car to the train station and leaving them there all day. The council wants to encourage people to ride bikes instead, as these areas are becoming over congested. A great way for locals to keep their bikes safe is with  ...read more