The comprehensive new Eastern Trails Strategy is set to guide the future development of new and existing trails in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
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Airbike undeterred by Obike disaster
There's a new bike-share company in Adelaide, with 'Airbike' set to launch its fleet in the city within the next fortnight, undeterred by previous failures.
The Canning Street clamp begins
One of our most popular bike commuter routes, Canning Street, will soon also be the route of a major water main project, with planned detours to come.
Video: Yarra Valley Trail Project update
Construction of the Yarra Valley Trail Stage 1A continues. Old railways have been stockpiled for future heritage use. Check out the latest video update.
Altona Meadows bridge causes a divide
Hobsons Bay council, pedestrians and bike riders have launched a joint campaign calling for a safe crossing over the Queen Street road bridge in Altona Meadows.
Have your say on West Coast MTB strategy
The wild West Coast is the latest region in Tasmania to be bitten by the mountain biking bug, releasing a trails strategy for public comment this week that aims to set it apart from other MTB destinations.
Safer garbage trucks in Melbourne City
Bustling central Melbourne will be safer for bike riders and pedestrians following the introduction of modern, low-cabin waste collection trucks.
Get the truck out of the way
There are growing safety concerns associated with trucks illegally parking in bike lanes throughout Melbourne. Send us your photos to help us tackle the issue.
Dalton Road lane may be resurrected
The bike lane that went mysteriously missing from Dalton Road in Thomastown following recent upgrades may soon be resurrected.
Big improvement on Little street
The City of Melbourne has added important finishing touches to the city's strong-spine small street, Little Collins, which bike riders will appreciate.
Geelong developing vision for trails network
Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula is looking to become a great place for bike riding, with the development of a Regional Trails Strategy. You can help shape the plans.
City Square driveway impacts night riders
The next few weeks will see activity around the Metro Tunnel station site as a new driveway and site entrance are installed on Swanston St at Flinders Lane.
More sewer works on Beach Road
Beach Road riders will be inconvenienced for six weeks as Melbourne Water will begin work on relining the sewer under Beach Road from next Wednesday 10 July.
Plenty Road Trail ready to roll
A new 2.8km stretch of the shared path along Plenty Road in Mill Park has opened, as part of stage 1 of the Plenty Road upgrades.
Sydney Road revitalisation revisited
VicRoads has re-started its project to reconfigure car-choked Sydney Road, with concepts opened for public feedback until Sunday 14 July.
World cities seek lo-car transformation
Amsterdam, London and Oslo are the latest to push forward with plans to reduce car dependency and boost public and active transport.
Uber bikes plan to jump into Australia
Uber reveal plans to introduce their electric bike and scooter share company Jump to Australia and New Zealand as part of a measured, data-driven expansion.
Elizabeth Street team looks to separation
The Hobart City Council is set to consider its first on-road separated cycleway in a community proposal to install an uphill separated lane on Elizabeth Street between Melville and Warwick streets.
Freo bike plan to double commuter trips
The new Fremantle bike plan is designed to encourage more people to ride bikes in the area, and is out for public comment until July 1 2019. Have your say.
Changes to Nepean Highway at Carrum
Due to construction work by the Level Crossings Removal Authority at Carrum there will be a series of changes to the road alignment in the coming month.