Traffic in Geelong looks set to be reordered around the central activities district under a forthcoming transport network operating plan.
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October 2019
The ride of the scaffold
Riders along the busy Footscray Road trail will have a new, uplifting experience over the next six months as they venture west.
Tour de Moray Scavenger Hunt is this weekend
Port Phillip Council is hosting a free event to promote the newly upgraded bike corridor on Moray Street in South Melbourne this weekend.
Developers building on bike trend
It has been known for years that the location of public transport routes plays a major role in the location and pricing of property. Now the rising role of bikes for transport is having the same effect.
Sydney Road upgrades delayed
Changes to Sydney Road in Brunswick are again on the backburner after the state government said they are not planning any action until nearby level crossing removal work is finished in 2021.
Bikes deliver the goods in Berlin
A massive trial of parcel delivery in Berlin has established that cargo bikes can do the job of making delivery to the door viable and sustainable.
E-bikes better option than electric cars
Many governments around the world incentivise the purchase of electric cars, however, research is showing the incentives would be better suited to e-bikes.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Swooping magpies, bicycle infrastructure mapping, reimagining Kingston, Hobart Bike Kitchen and North Hobart's Swan Street Park are covered in this edition's Tassie Bike News Bites.
Bicycles and the City of Melbourne’s 2030 Transport Strategy
The City of Melbourne Council has unanimously approved it's 10 year Transport Strategy. We have a look at what that means for bike riding.
Experience Open House Hobart the easy way
There is so much to see at this year’s Open House Hobart that we’ve put together a free social ride that takes in the major sites as part of a cycling tour on Saturday 9 November. We can only accept a maximum of 15 people on the ride as it includes booked tours so get [...]
A new safety standard for heavy vehicles needed
Bicycle Network has renewed calls for mandatory safety measures that protect vulnerable road users to be included as part of Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law.
ACT Police put close-pass drivers on notice
ACT Police are stepping up their enforcement of minimum passing distance law with the announcement of a crackdown on motorists who pass people on bikes too closely.
Bike riders to rally around Central West NSW farmers
For years, the communities of Central West NSW have opened their doors, towns and roads for the bike riding community. Now it’s our chance to rally around them.
Help shape Victoria’s new Road Safety Strategy
Victorians are being called on to help inform the priorities for the state’s next Road Safety Strategy which sets out to stop people from being killed or seriously injured on our roads.
Changes to Canning Street detour
The detour for bike riders on Canning Street in Carlton will move further north from Tuesday 29 October as City West Water progresses with water main renewal work.
Bikes banned on Newcastle light rail route
Bike riders have been banned from Scott Street in the mixed running section of the Newcastle Light Rail following the completion of the NSW Government safety review.
2 wheels beat 4 in Ride2Work Day Commuter Challenge
Two wheels have beaten four in this year’s Ride2Work Day Commuter Challenge, which saw six different transport options from South Hobart to the waterfront.
Jail time unlikely for woman who killed Jason Lowndes
The woman who drove into and killed professional cyclist Jason Lowndes in 2017 will likely be given a sentence that does not include a prison term.
RACV school speed proposal not low enough
Bicycle Network supports the RACV’s call for lower speed limits outside every school in Victoria, but would like to see it go further.
Bendigo gets bikey with a new walking and cycling strategy
The City of Bendigo has recently released the Walk, Cycle Greater Bendigo Strategy, to make riding and walking more attractive in the region.