The $2.2 billion Suburban Roads Upgrade package includes some bike spend, but we have to wait to see if bikes will get a proper slice of the pie.
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April 2018
Sedentary workstyle threatens health
The future of work will be increasingly sedentary, leading to increased chronic illness caused by lack of exercise. Unless you ride to work.
Eastern bike corridor plans confirmed
The latest plans for the massive North East Link Project confirm that the bike trail along the Eastern Freeway is likely to finally see light of day.
Tram priority can boost bikes
The City of Melbourne has proposed radically improved priority for trams, a move that would significantly improve convenience and safety for bikes.
New plan to tackle congestion with bikes
Infrastructure Victoria has devised a new approach to tackle Melbourne’s congestion that includes expanding bike facilities in targeted suburbs.
NSW tackling illegal mobile phone use
Mobile phone enforcement technology could soon become a reality, with NSW becoming the first Australian state to clear the way through legislation.
Bad cycles leave riders on the edge
While NSW bike riders continue to wait for a safe place to ride on New South Head Road, another issue on the thoroughfare has reared its head.
Vote of no confidence in Operation Pedro
NSW Police Force’s Operation Pedro has drifted from its focus of cyclist and pedestrian safety to become a targeted bike rider sting.
Seal versus asphalt
Should roads popular with cyclists be finished with spray seal or asphalt?
Darebin Creek Trail closed for new bridge
The old wooden bridge on the Darebin Creek Trail at Dundas and Banksia Streets will soon be history as work starts soon on a new much wider structure.