The answer to traffic congestion in our capital cities isn’t in cutting back permanent migration, it’s in investing and creating space for active transport.
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March 2019
Shearwater Loop an easy, fun autumn ride
The Shearwater Loop ride is an easy 28 km, leaving at 11 am on Sunday 31 March.
Forget four wheels and ride to the footy
AFL mens returns this weekend, and while the MCG car park is closed and parking at other grounds is limited, there is excellent bike access and parking.
The latest rideable reactions
With e-scooter hire schemes launching in QLD, SA and NZ, the discussion around where these new transport modes fit into existing systems continues.
Oft-flooded underpass for upgrade
The flood-prone underpass on one of Melbourne’s busiest bike routes may finally be in line for a much-needed fix. Your feedback on this project is vital.
Further restrictions on bikes at South Kensington
As Metro Tunnel works continue around South Kensington Station, further safety measures will make it difficult for bikes to use the Childers Street route.
Funding confirmed for 12 Apostles Trail
The Federal Government has announced $10M for construction of the 12 Apostles Trail, a project Bicycle Network has been pushing for 15 years.
Inkerman Street project sees daylight
blic consultation is being sought for the vital east-west bike route along Inkerman Road between St Kilda and North Caulfield. Your support is essential!
50 bike projects to be delivered across WA
50 bike projects are set to be delivered across Western Australia thanks to the state government’s grants program.
The countdown to National Ride2School Day is on
The countdown to National Ride2School Day is on, with Australia set to return to the 1970s next week as students get back on their bikes on Friday 22 March.
Pain Revolution rides into town & we go global
Three social rides are coming up in the next two weeks, one to highlight the role of physical activity in managing pain, a Pipeline at night ride and a family ride to Taste the World in Moonah.
That’s a wrap: Bike Week 2019
Bike Week 2019 is done and dusted, with thanks to all the volunteers who organised events and the people who came along.
Move over cars, bike parking’s coming
In the recent announcement of federal funding for Hobart bicycle infrastructure was $100,000 for on-road bike parking stations.
Streets can be healthy for business as well as people
People who ride know the benefits of streets that are designed for bikes, walking and enjoyment, and now in London some shopkeepers are too.
Does organised sport give kids the exercise they need?
Organised sport is often spoken about as something that improves our fitness – but is our reliance on organised sport unhealthy?
The risk of dog day drivers
New research shows man's best friend is adding to the problem of distracted driving, with 1 in 3 dog-owning drivers not safely restraining their dogs in the car.
Roads lobby back-pedals on cars
Some of Australia’s fiercest advocates of road building and the car-based lifestyle are starting to have second thoughts: maybe more cars aren’t the answer?
Bike riders to go helmet free on Saturday
Groups of bike riders will join a helmet optional ride in protest of Australia’s mandatory helmet laws this weekend on Saturday 16 March.
Maribyrnong Trail Sewer Works
There will be minor inconvenience for riders along the Maribyrnong Trail in Essendon West for the next four months as part of the Maribyrnong River Main upgrades
Power pole sleepwalks onto Federation Trail
Last week a power pole planted itself plumb on the Federation Trail, and apparently no human had anything to do with it. Turns out this pole brings some good news.