We thought we’d take the opportunity to reflect on a year of fighting for the rights of bike riders and campaigning for better bike riding conditions.
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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.
2019 National Cycling Participation Survey Results
2019 National Cycling Participation Survey is disappointing again. The results show more of the same problems that plague Australian bike riders.
No sustainability without bikes
Australia’s national infrastructure planners say we must overcome low rates of active transport to improve transport and sustainability across the nation.
North East Rail Trail work back on track
The Legislative Council has delivered its final report into the North East Rail Trail giving the state government’s compromise solution the thumbs up but trail opponents have vowed to fight on.
Hey sport! Try active living
A new Australian study challenges sport as a primary government strategy to increase youth physical activity levels, suggesting a greater focus on active living.
What the election result means for bikes
Australia is headed for three more years of a coalition government. What improvements for bike riding can we expect between now and 2022?
Have you seen this bike?
One of Bicycle Network's election campaign bikes has gone missing, with no information about where it might be.
Greens pledge $1 billion for bikes
The Australian Greens have pledged $1 billion in funding over four years to help make it easier and safer for more people to ride bikes across the country.
Labor to fund Hurstbridge line link
Federal Labor has undertaken to fund a new bike path from Greensborough to Montmorency if it forms government after this months election.
$6.2m for Parramatta bike links and vegetation
If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will invest $6.2 million in Parramatta to improve access and safety for people to ride and walk.
Funding for northern route
A Shorten Labor Government would invest $500,000 to connecting the dedicated bicycle lane on Cumberland Road in Pascoe Vale with the Upfield Bike Path.
Feds to fund Boulie upgrade
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed his bike-friendly side, providing $5 million for the safety upgrade of Melbourne's popular Kew Boulevard.
Cash for Walmer St Bridge
The Walmer Street Bridge over the Yarra, used by over 200 riders a day, has finally received cash from the Federal Government to widen and upgrade the deck.
Labor makes $260m bike pledge
The Australian Labor Party has said they will create a $260 million bike fund to build new cycleways if they win the federal election.
Writing to candidates this federal election
Contacting your local candidates this federal election will help strengthen the voice for people who ride bikes in Australia.
Election bike commitments begin with the ‘Boulie
Liberal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised that a re-elected Coalition will invest millions on Melbourne’s Yarra Boulevard and Walmer Street bridge.
Pay Australians to ride to work
Australians should be paid $5 every time they ride a bike to work under a new scheme proposed by Australia’s biggest bike riding organisation, Bicycle Network.
Surprise: a good election promise
The Morrison Government has promised to establish an Office of Road Safety if re-elected, a small but important step toward protecting the safety of all road users.
Move more, sit less, sleep well
Move more, sit less and make sure you get enough sleep is the latest health message for Aussie children and young people.