24-year-old Emma Kent will spend nine months in jail and serve a community corrections order for killing bike rider Gareth Davies on Black Forest Drive.
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November 2018
Labor’s re-election an opportunity to deliver for bikes
Bicycle Network would like to congratulate Daniel Andrews and the Labor party on their landslide victory yesterday’s Victorian State election.
CitiPower lacks spark for path
The multi billion dollar Footscray Road shared trail project has been left twiddling its thumbs as we wait for CitiPower to make the long overdue connection.
Under, over and out: intersections we don’t want
Election promises that vow to replace intersections with overpass/underpass structures will not be a win for bike riders, or anyone else for that matter.
Bundaberg rail trail proposal invites community input
Community members are invited to contribute their ideas toward a Bundaberg to Gin Gin Rail Trail proposal at Open House meetings happening next week.
Lime rolls in to Sydney share bike market
Share transportation company Lime distributed over 800 electric bikes around Sydney this week, challenging the troubled relationship with share bike systems
Active expert’s eyes on Hobart streets
Active living was the focus of a free forum in Hobart this month, featuring world-renowned expert Professor James (Jim) Sallis.
Extra crossings announcements a gain for bikes
The State Government has committed to the removal of another 25 level crossings, raising hopes that some bike trails will be upgraded as part of the project.
A new vision for Sydney Road
Two Melbourne professional firms have joined forces to generate a proposal for a radical makeover of Sydney Road, addressing traffic and environment issues.
E-bike expo biggest and best yet
The Bicycle Network E-bike Expo on Sunday 18 November was a success, with about 1000 people visiting the site to try out an e-bike over 4.5 hours.
Dooring campaign revived
With warmer weather on the way and more bikes interacting with cars on our roads, VicRoads is rolling out a campaign to raise awareness around dooring.
St Georges Road tram works detour
There will be substantial disruption of the St Georges Road and Merri Creek routes from next week due to tram track works, including bike path detours.
Tragic bike death highlights risk that’s being ignored
After Tuesday's tragic death in Melbourne, Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards has written about the changes needed to reduce risks in crashes with trucks.
RACT vision for Hobart transport taking shape
The RACT has released five scenarios for Hobart’s transport future and is asking people to comment on each of them.
Cottesloe calls for community insights in cycle network project
The Town of Cottesloe seek to gain insights into community expectations of where new bike routes should be within Cottesloe. The survey period closes Dec. 5
Uber is increasing congestion
Ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft have resulted in a massive increase in road congestion, according to a new study underway in San Francisco.
Physical activity vital to reducing childhood diabetes
Powerful evidence has emerged showing that increasing vigorous exercise can decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in childhood.
Specialized recall faulty forks
Specialized have recalled a range of mountain bikes and suspension forks by Öhlins because the air spring can fire itself out of the top of the fork cap.
Exploding CO2 cartridge recalled
The Kobie brand 16g CO2 cartridges have been recalled due to a risk of explosion when exposed to extreme heat. Refunds are available online at Pushys.com.au
Indooroopilly bikeway to be fast-tracked
Brisbane City Council has announced that it will fast-track the Indooroopilly bikeway with the first two stages to be built at once.
Bike riders spend more in local shops
New research has found that people who ride bikes, walk or take public transport spend 40 per more each month in local shops than people who drive.
Calls for quicker bike route rollout in Sydney
The City of Sydney’s new 12-year strategy to rapidly extend the city’s bike network was approved by Council following strong support.
Rail history & inner city
Our social rides in the next few weeks are designed to help new e-bike riders navigate inner city Hobart and explore Hobart’s rail heritage. On Wednesday 5 December our e-bike coffee club is going to ride a 10km loop through the city up to North Hobart, Lenah Valley, West Hobart and back to Collins [...]
Flowing freer, but Flinders still hindered
City of Melbourne has acted to improve the chaotic situation facing bike riders attempting to get around the roadworks outside Flinders Street Station.
Remembering those we’ve lost
This Sunday, on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, Bicycle Network is calling for urgent action to protect people who ride bikes on our roads.
Bike lane blunder at Flinders Street station
The mysterious and dangerous disappearance of the bike lane outside Flinders Street Station is unacceptable and must be fixed immediately.
Peddle power now faster and easier
Bicycle Network Tasmania is giving Hobartians the chance to discover more about electric bicycles at its E-bike Expo on Sunday 18 November at the Regatta Grounds.
You won’t get clocked near the clocks
The City of Melbourne next week starts work on a new bike lane configuration outside Flinders Street station for riders entering the city over Princes Bridge.
Getting to the station: bike or car
Well-informed public transport commentator Daniel Bowen's discusses Melbourne's station carpark problem, highlighting bike infrastructure as a real solution.
Electric scooter share scheme trials in Australia
Electric scooters are expected to be whizzing around the streets this summer as part of a scooter share trial in Australia.
Recent fatalities again show need for improvement
Two recent fatalities in Queensland and Western Australia have yet again highlighted the need for better on-road riding environments.
Vale Jonathan Cantwell
Bicycle Network is saddened by the sudden passing of cyclist and friend Jonathan Cantwell.
Our outback escape hits Lonely Planet’s top five
Central Australia made Lonely Planet's top 5 in their recent list of regions ready for the spotlight. Bicycle Network's event team couldn't agree more!
Bike superhighways – everybody wins in Denmark
The Copenhagen Region is continuing to roll out its cycling superhighway infrastructure to encourage people to take longer commutes, and it's working!
Brisbane’s Ann Street slows down for safety
Brisbane's Ann Street is now enforcing a permanent speed reduction from 60km/h to 40km/h between Creek Street and the Riverside Expressway, as of this week.
Health risk shock for sedentary lifestyle
A study investigating claims that extreme exercise can be bad for the heart found the opposite to be true. Fitness levels directly reduced risk of death
Cargo bikes can solve logistics squeeze
A major investigation in Amsterdam has found that e-cargo bikes can viably reduce logistic squeeze by replacing 10-15% of delivery vehicle movements.
VCAT approves Bay Trail extension
In a recent VCAT judgement, the opponents of Kingston City's plan to continue the popular rail trail south through Mentone to Mordialloc were sent packing.
Greens pledge commuting superhighway
The Victorian Greens have unfolded a $250M plan to boost bike riding, including developments in infrastructure, education, bike tourism and existing laws.
Andrews pledges Northern Trails
The Andrews government has pledged major expansion of the trail network in Melbourne’s north, including a commitment to complete the Plenty River Trail.
Shrine to Sea route – have your say
Preliminary planning has begun for the new Melbourne boulevard, Shrine to Sea, and bike rider input is being sought by Parks Victoria. Have your say!
Tassie news round-up
News for bike riders from around Tasmania includes widening of the Channel Highway, bicycle valet parking at the one day cricket, community representatives for Glenorchy and Kingborough bicycle committees, and local councillors who support better bicycle infrastructure.
Bicycle Network E-bike Expo spreads the love
We are holding an E-bike Expo on Sunday 18 November at the Hobart Regatta Grounds, 10am-12pm, to give potential riders the chance to try and e-bike.
Historic ride open to all
We’re celebrating the Open House Hobart weekend with a free social ride on Saturday 10 November that will take in some of the best sites, as well as parking poles at popular addresses.
MCG route closed for pipeline works
The popular Clarendon Street bike route through East Melbourne from the MCG to Albert Street will be disrupted from the middle of next week.
Victims deserve support, whatever they wear
Since we announced the outcome of our helmet policy review there has been some solid discussion, but there are some hurtful comments we have to call out.