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.
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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.
Security improvements along Southbank
The concrete security blocks at certain locations on Southbank Promenade will be removed starting next week as the City of Melbourne proceeds with replacements.
Security works at Southern Cross Station
The City of Melbourne starts work next Wednesday in the first of a series of security bollard installations in the Southern Cross Station precinct.
Interruption to Capital City Trail
The water main project along Canning Street, North Carlton, moves across to the Capital City Trail next week, requiring a short detour for bikes.
Royal Park improvements soon
Work will start in the next month or so on landscape improvements in Royal Park that will improve the park environment, and also the experience for riders.
Trail change at the Peppercorn Lawn
Bikes along the Yarra Trail near Princes Bridge will be impacted by a new worksite for Melbourne Metro Tunnel on the lawn next to the rowing sheds.
Bendigo’s first separated bike lane opens
Bendigo’s first separated on-road bike lane is now open for people who ride bikes.
Bridging the Brooker pays off for riders
The opening of a new bridge over Brooker Avenue provides an easy link between the Intercity Cycleway and Hobart's city centre.
Main Yarra Trail extension gets rolling
The Main Yarra Trail is to be extended through to the Warrandyte town centre.
COVID-19 is an opportunity. Seize it!
Melbourne could be the first city to seize the coronavirus crisis as a once in a generation opportunity to re-craft streets for active travel.
Hobart dreams big for MTB network
A new plan to increase the number and variety of MTB tracks in the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington is out for public comment.
NSW rail trails gather momentum
New South Wales rail trails are on the move with four new regional trails ramping up their efforts for funding, planning and construction.