Two major trail expansions in Melbourne’s north—situated along railway corridors—have been frozen due to a recently discovered legal anomaly.
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Riding the ’Nongs about to get better
Tackling the climbs in the Dandenong Ranges is about to get a little easier thanks to progress with the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road safety improvements project.
Capital City Trail closure ahead
The Capital City Trail will be closed for the first week in January for tram works at Nicholson Street as part of the Route 96 upgrade project. See map of detour.
Yarra Valley Trail reaches first milestone
The first section of the Yarra Valley Trail – 7.5km from Lilydale to Yering – is almost completed and should be open for the holidays.
Let Launceston Council know bikes are key
Launceston’s Tomorrow Together community consultation is now focusing on transport, asking people to fill out an online survey and contribute to their online map.
New bridge opens up routes to riders
A new bike bridge being planned over the Moonee Ponds Creek will open up a major catchment of bike commuters in Moreland and Moonee Valley.
New bike strategy for Melbourne’s inner west
A comprehensive network of bike routes is identified in the new draft bike strategy for the City of Maribyrnong for 2019-2029.
Collins Street truck entry upgrade
Bike riders should be alert as improvements are being made to the truck entry location at the underground station construction site at City Square.
Bridge spins slippery web
The brand new non-slip surface recently applied to Webb Bridge over the Yarra in Docklands proved to be anything but when it re-opened.
Work starts on Mordialloc Freeway link
Work has started on the Mordialloc Freeway project which will link the Mornington Peninsula Fwy at Springvale to the Dingley Bypass.
Five new green bridges for Brisbane
Brisbane City Council is building five new green bridges across Brisbane to help make it easier for people to move around the city by bike, foot or public transport.
MTB park planned for Wollongong
Wollongong City Council has unveiled plans to transform former industrial parkland into a major mountain biking destination.
Have your say on the Yarra Ranges Paths and Trails Strategy
The Yarra Ranges council is seeking feedback from bike riders who enjoy riding in the area to help develop a new Paths and Trails Strategy.
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.
Works starts on Bay Trail extension
Work to extend the Bay Trail to Mordialloc starts next week, setting up a major milestone in the development of the popular trail on the Port Phillip shoreline.
Major impacts on St Kilda Road
Major works around the future Anzac Station site on St Kilda Road over the next two weeks will detour some riders and require all riders to take extra care.
William Street makeover delivers for bikes
Major upgrades to two busy tram stops in Melbourne's Williams Street next month will also result in better bike facilities on several blocks of the commuter route.
Tassie Bike News Bites
A new bridge linking Dolphin Sands and Swansea, e-bikes help family ditch car, rotarians riding to raise money for malaria research, new Launceston signs, rail trail legislation to go to parliament.
City cycleways needed now, Rivulet can wait
Hobart alderman Tanya Denison has proposed the Hobart Council investigate the possibility of using the Hobart Rivulet tunnel underneath the city centre for a walking and cycling commuter route.
Trails park opening in Footscray
The Quarry Park trails, skills park and pump track, just up from the Maribyrnong River in Footscray, are due to open on Saturday 12 October.