Italians who buy a new bicycle can get up to 500 euros from government as part of a 55-billion-euro stimulus package for Italy's virus-stricken economy.
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E-bike tariffs confirmed
Australian e-bikes riders will have to cough up an estimated $2M a year extra due to a troublesome tariff on electric assisted bikes.
Feds offer councils stimulus cash
Bike routes could benefit from a Federal Government stimulus package on offer to councils for transport projects, if councils act quickly and decisively.
A year of campaigning for people who ride
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.
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.