The 2018-19 Federal Budget has failed to include any bike-specific and active transport projects – but there may be some light.
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New plan to tackle congestion with bikes
Infrastructure Victoria has devised a new approach to tackle Melbourne’s congestion that includes expanding bike facilities in targeted suburbs.
Study shows the supercharge of ebikes
Ebikes are replacing cars and increasing the time people spend riding, a study of ebike users in North America has found.
300-kilometre bike network a priority for Sydney
A 300-kilometre connected network of bike paths across Sydney should be a national priority according to Australia’s chief infrastructure advisor, Infrastructure Australia.
Protesting rights for food delivery riders
People who ride bikes for food delivery services have rallied in Sydney on Wednesday to call for improved working conditions.
Fatalities report: bike riders forgotten in road safety
The number of annual bike rider fatalities in Australia has remained stagnant for 20 years despite improvements to road safety.
New tariff move stalled
A secret move to slap a tariff on all bikes imported to Australia has been scared off in the wake of the outcry over a similar tariff imposed on e-bikes.
Ebike price shock
Riders keen on the increasingly popular electric assisted bicycle are in for a shock to the wallet with new tax being placed on ebikes.
Northern Rivers Rail Trail continues to go up
NSW bike riders and Northern Rivers Rail Trail Association alike have plenty to celebrate after the Federal and State government funding commitments.
Road safety hits the skids
The National Road Safety Strategy is shaping up as a massive car crash, with clear failure to met the key objective of making road travel safer.