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.
Newsroom
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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.
Rail corridor route streamlined
The rail corridor through Ascot Vale and Flemington has long had potential as an attractive bike route, and it is now closer to being realised.
Plenty Road detours underway
As work ramps up on the Plenty Road duplication, bike route detours are now in place through Bundoora.
United Nations slates World Bicycle Day
Put a velodrome shaped circle around 3 June in your calendar – it's now World Bicycle Day, thanks to a United Nations (UN) declaration.
Copenhagen puts focus on bike parking
Copenhagen is racing to its goal of 50% of people riding a bike to work or education by 2025 – but there is a hurdle in the way – not enough bike parking.
Sitting makes the brain thin and the body fat
New research has established that sitting for too long not only contributes to obesity and associated diseases, but also affects your memory.
A bike subscriber, not an owner
Soon you will be able to shed the anxiety of bicycle ownership while still having one in the shed – your subscription bike.
Northern rides gear up
We've got northern rides galore organised for the coming months as well as a bike fair at UTAS in April and volunteer thank you lunch in May.
Legco candidates take safer cycling pledge
Bicycle Network is asking candidates in the Prosser and Hobart Legislative Council elections on 5 May to sign the Safer Cycling Pledge.
Mordialloc Freeway brings bike link
The new $375 million Mordialloc Freeway announced this week will include an off-road bike trail along the 9km length of the project.
Boulie safety upgrade revealed
VicRoads has revealed plans for safety improvements on Kew Boulevard, a very popular road riding circuit close to Melbourne's CBD.