The good news is that the Swan Street Bridge project is to be speeded up. The bad news is that the paths under the bridge will be closed.
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March 2018
By-pass pipe could hookah ya
Riders on the Bay Trail will need to be extra careful in the coming months as Melbourne Water installs a by-pass pipe between North Road and South Road.
Legal loop – TAC coverage
Are you unsure about what support you may be able to get from the TAC as a bike rider? We have some information from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.
Hopes dashed for Rosanna connection
Prospects have faded that badly needed bike connections would be delivered in Rosanna as part of the Level Crossings removals project.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail closure
The Moonee Ponds Creek Trail will be closed for 15 weeks at Dean Street (Dawson Street) after Easter.
Sunshine missing link plugged
Work starts soon on the new path to link Sunshine and Sydenham.
New rail trail coming in a rush
Work has started on the new Caulfield to Dandenong rail trail. It's looking good and arriving earlier than expected.
Battery Point by bike
The City of Hobart has installed signs through Battery Point showing two bicycle routes connecting the Sandy Bay Road lanes with Salamanca and the waterfront.
Are quiet streets an alternative to dedicated cycleways?
Some cities push bicycle riders on to quiet back streets instead of building separated on-road cycleways.
Gold plated for riders
It is a great day for riders when construction authorities make a special effort to keep riders safe when steel plates have to be placed on roads.
Parisians get paid to switch to bikes
Parisians are being encouraged to swap their cars for cash and start riding in a desperate bid to reduce health-damaging air pollution in the metropolis.
Big data tracks bike spenders
Researchers have began using sophisticated analysis of credit card spending patterns to see whether more people on bikes means more or less spending.
Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp delayed
The NSW Government continues disappoint bike riders by delaying plans to replace the Sydney Harbour Bridge steps for at least another two years.
Multiplex ignorance a bad Exhibition
An unauthorised closure of the Exhibition Street bike lane in the Melbourne CBD this week by construction group Multiplex has highlighted an important need.
Jean Hailes and Bicycle Network gear up for women’s health
Bicycle Network is proud to be teaming up with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health again in 2018.
Personalised route advice for Sydney riders
The City of Sydney have launched a new 24/7 personalised route service to help people who ride navigate city streets.
300-kilometre bike network a priority for Sydney
A 300-kilometre connected network of bike paths across Sydney should be a national priority according to Australia’s chief infrastructure advisor, Infrastructure Australia.
Winter is coming: don’t get caught in the dark
Daylight savings is ending and winter on the way – Australian bike riders are being urged to light up and not get caught in the dark.
This Girl Can to inspire women to get active
The Victorian Government have today launched their powerful, new campaign – This Girl Can which is aimed at inspiring more women to get active.
Have your say on Wellington Park track users code
The Wellington Park Trust is looking for feedback on its new Track Users Code and signs for track trail-heads.