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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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.