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Stop-go on Main Yarra Trail
Riders along the Main Yarra Trail through Richmond-Abbotsford may experience some short delays over the next week as Yarra Trams undertakes some upgrades.
Greater Hobart mayors call for cycleway funds
Greater Hobart councils have banded together to ask the Tasmanian Government to fund a network of cycleways and better public transport in a joint submission update to this year’s budget process.
Tassie Bike News Bites
In this latest edition of bike news bites: Molle Street crossing gets funding, St Helens link path gets underway, Maydena scores MTB champs and more.
Victoria Street to close for tram track work
Victoria Street in Richmond will be closed to all traffic for more than a week from 10pm next Friday 21 August for tram track renewal. Get the full details here.
Hobart climate plan supports e-bikes
As we get ready to Park it for the Planet on 26 August, the City of Hobart has released a draft five-year sustainability action plan for public comment with a few actions listed that will improve conditions for e-bike riders.
City take first steps of big roll-out
The first 40 metres of what will be 40 kilometres of expanded bike infrastructure by the City of Melbourne hit the tarmac this week.
Time to plan new Yarra Bridge
A new bridge at the bottom of Church Street in Abbotsford could be the opportunity to finally have a decent ridable and walkable bridge across into Kew.
More path for Morpeth?
A new shared path along the bank of the Hunter River in Morpeth is being considered to commemorate the bicentenary of the town west of Port Stephens.
Rail shutdown to squeeze trail
The rail shutdown on the Upfield line and utilisation of bus replacement services will result in additional congestion around Brunswick Station until November.
Northern Beaches Council adopt new bike plan
This week, Northern Beaches Council adopted their new bike plan which sets out the directions and actions to help make it easier for people to ride.
Park your bike and prevent it being pinched
While much has changed in the world in recent times, some things have stayed the same. Sadly, people are still stealing bikes from the street.
Short detour on Maribyrnong Trail
There will be a short detour on the Maribyrnong Trail for several days next week along the gravel segment of the trail, near the existing pipe bridge crossing of the river.
Melbourne CBD security works update
The installation of public security measures continues around the Melbourne CBD, including on or close to bike routes.
Glenorchy MTB plan takes in Tolosa Park
After an initial round of community input, Glenorchy City Council has released a masterplan to govern the future of its Mountain Bike Park and trails in the area, including a cycling hub within Tolosa Park.
Launceston to improve transport options
The state government and greater Launceston councils have banded together to produce a transport vision for the area and the good news is that cycling is front and centre.
Walmer Street switchback setback
The dreaded switchback ramp at the Walmer Street Bridge in Richmond—thought to be condemned to history—has been born again to continue its curse of the bike riders along Melbourne’s Main Yarra Trail.
Final designs for new Upfield trail
With the shutdown of the Upfield line for the elevated rail project just weeks away, final designs have been released for the new stations and the bike trail that will link them.
Plans for new Southbank on show
The City of Melbourne has released concept plans for a major refresh of Southbank Promenade along the Yarra, that should improve things for bike riders.
Barwon Heads Road trail moves ahead
Plans for a new trail along Barwon Heads Road out from Geelong have firmed up as the project to duplicate the arterial goes forward to planning approval.
Ring Road Trail to get crossing upgrade
A horror crossing point on the M80 Ring Road Trail will be fixed as part of the level crossing removals project at Fitzgerald Road in Ardeer.
Dredging moves to Burnley Harbour
The dredging of sediment under the pontoons on the Main Yarra Trail will begin next week, causing detours until mid August.
Australian Pop-up Bike Lane League update
The Australian Pop-up Bike Lane League has seen some more promises and even some action, with Sydney surging ahead.
New river track could link Longley & Margate
Kingborough Council has released a feasibility study into the prospect of a new 11 km multi-user recreational path following the North West Bay River between Margate and Longley.
Sydney plans to keep pedalling
Sydney was quick to announce and implement pop-up bike lanes as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and now Lord Mayor Clover Moore wants more.
Moreland council votes pop-up bike lanes in
The Moreland council have unanimously voted to support the transport network with bike projects, including pop-up bike lanes in Brunswick and Pascoe Vale.
Nth Hobart report light on bike details
The City of Hobart has released consultant reports on the future of the North Hobart shopping strip, but they are light on details when it comes to improving bicycle access.
Royal Park detour a park tour
The detour of the Capital City Trail for landscaping developments near the Melbourne Zoo has turned out to be more of a tour of the park than a detour.
Federation Trail detour at Hoppers Crossing
The Federation Trail at Hoppers Crossing has been slightly re-aligned due to works for the level crossing removal nearby.
CBD to get new bike hub
Melbourne’s CBD is set for a new bike hub to be developed as part of a new social enterprise cluster on Flinders Street.
Hobart proposes lower city centre speed limits
There has been some backlash to the City of Hobart’s proposal to lower speed limits in its city centre and suburban shopping strips, despite the potential benefits for road safety and city businesses.
Sydney pop-up lanes underway
Work has begun on the City of Sydney’s six new pop-up bike lanes.
Pop-up plans and big bucks for Brissy bikeways
It's been a big week for bikes in Brisbane, with the City Council announcing funding for bike projects in its budget and confirming pop-up bike lanes.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail upgrade works
During June the Metro Tunnel Project will upgrade a 40 metre-long section of the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, near Arden Street, starting next week.
Rome races to build 150km of new lanes
Rome has sprinted out of the blocks in the race to build 150kms of new bike lanes along the city’s main corridors and connecting streets.
Changed conditions on Burnley Street
There will be some minor impacts expected on people riding bikes in Richmond in early July as the Hawthorn Sewer upgrade project hits Murphy and Palmer Street.
Canning to get final seal
The prolonged water main project along Canning Street is in its final stages, and with work wrapping up, the time has come to give the road a fresh new seal.
Richmond route revs up
Work is starting next week on a major upgrade to the important Elizabeth Street route to the CBD through Richmond.
Launceston brings bikes in from the cold
Launceston Council has voted to improve its representation of bicycle riders with the formation of a new transport committee dedicated to improving active transport in the municipality.
Melbourne fast tracks 40km of bike lanes
Melbourne will get a massive—and fast—upgrade to bike facilities as 40km of bike routes is rushed into construction in response to the COVID-19 impact.
City of Cockburn’s cycling network to get a million dollar boost
The City of Cockburn’s cycling network could be getting a makeover after receiving a $1.07m stimulus grant from the federal government.
Pontoon bridges open
Two new bridges have opened on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and they are a great example of how detours can be done properly.
Bikes booming on new Bay Trail
The recently opened section of the Bay Trail south from Mentone is going gangbusters – a ringing endorsement of Kingston Council and the community supporters.
Planning starts for Shrine to Sea trail
The concept of developing a bike and pedestrian link along the boulevards from the Shrine of Remembrance to Port Phillip Bay is moving ahead.
Clarence cycling links coming along
Clarence City Council unveiled a new shared path on Rosny Hill Rd last month and is working on improvements to the Foreshore Trail around Montagu Bay.
Time to fix Carlton Gardens conundrum
The opportunity to fix some of the awkward bike connections around the Carlton Gardens has arrived in the Carlton Gardens Master Plan. See the plan and have your say.
Hunter’s Hill bike plan seeks rider input
Hunter Hill Council in the Lower North Shore of Sydney is preparing a new bike plan and currently seeking community engagement and consultation.
Seafarers Rest Park needs careful bike provision
Work is underway to design a new urban park adjacent to a popular bike route on the Yarra north bank next to the Seafarers Bridge.
Census data questioned
New research from the University of NSW is questioning the effectiveness of how Australia uses Census data to estimate cycling numbers.
Figures show long term rider rise
New research is challenging the myth that bike riding numbers are declining in Australia and highlights the lack of proper data on national cycling trends.
New advisory committee formed to connect Brisbane bikeways
Brisbane City Council and the Queensland state government have formed an advisory committee to address missing links between the city’s bikeways.
Pontoons on the Moonee Ponds Creek
Riders on the trail along the lower Moonee Ponds Creek may be surprised to find themselves on a pontoon floating on the water this week.
The Great Southern Rail Trail is getting a $500,000 extension
The Great Southern Rail Trail in South Gippsland is set to be extended after receiving a $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government.
Eastern suburbs rail trail investigations begin
Work is underway on the feasibility planning for the proposed new bike route from Box Hill through to Hawthorn.
Motorcycles get their marching orders
The City of Melbourne will this month take the first tentative steps to rid its footpaths of the scourge of parked motorcycles.
Bikes palmed off Yarra Trail
The move of a couple of stately palm trees will close a section of the Yarra Trail near the rowing sheds next week.
Calls for upgrades to the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway
Bicycle Network is backing a proposal to add an extra bike lane to the Sydney Harbour Bridge to create more space for people who ride as lockdowns ease.
Expanding trails in the Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills riders can get excited about two new bike trails endorsed by Mount Barker District Council earlier this month.
Pop-up bike lanes for Melbourne
City of Melbourne will be the first place in Australia to install pop-up bike lanes as a response to the increased number of bike riders during COVID-19.
Bridge lift to close trail
The construction of a new bike and pedestrian bridge on the Federation Trail over Leakes Road in Truganina will require a one day detour of the Trail.