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$6.5M bid for East Gippsland Rail Trail development
The East Gippsland Rail Trail is in line for a major redevelopment as part of plans to revitalise the fire ravaged district.
It’s time to vote for your Councillors Victoria
As ballots start to reach mailboxes for this year’s local government elections, Bicycle Network is calling on Victorians to help elect candidates that support people-friendly streets.
Long-term bike vision for regional WA
Western Australian state and local governments are working together to develop a strategic long-term vision for bike riding, active transport and bike tourism.
Safety upgrade for Horsham roundabout riders
One of Horsham's busiest intersections is being upgraded to incorporate bike lanes and improve safety for roundabout riders.
Better bike lane at Fed Square
Work has started on the installation of security bollards along Swanston Street outside Federation Square that will improve the bike lane in the bustling block.
Councils to lift their game?
A new information hub has been created to improve the capability of local government to plan, design, deliver, activate and evaluate active travel projects.
Tow away zones extended
Drivers that casually park on clearways in Melbourne could find their cars towed away and impounded under new rules being rolled out.
Elizabeth Street transformation starts
Early works to prepare for a transformation of the southern end of Elizabeth Street are now getting underway with some disruption to bike routes expected.
Two new bike bridges arrive
Riders won’t have long to wait to try out two massive bridges that will vastly improve life on the bike in Melbourne’s inner west.
North-West Bay River track takes next step
Kingborough Council has approved $15,000 in funding to progress the next stage of planning for a North-West Bay River track and released the public engagement report which showed majority support for the project.
World-class MTB park for the Northern Beaches
A former landfill site in Belrose will soon be transformed into a world-class mountain bike facility attracting riders from around the globe to the Northern Beaches.
Diamond Creek Trail to be extended
The Victorian state government have chipped in for a first-class riding and walking track extension of the Diamond Creek Trail from Wattle Glen to Hurstbridge.
Tasmanian city council bike votes & questions
We are going to start tracking the council votes and debates for projects/changes which impact on bike riding and have included all the decisions we are aware of in this recent council term.
Little Streets are ready for the big time
The transformation of Melbourne’s ‘Little Streets’ is almost done and dusted, with only a few finishing touches still to come.
Canning Street re-opened
One of Melbourne’s most popular bike routes—Canning Street—will re-open from this Friday as the work installing the new M205 Carlton water main is complete.
E-cargo bikes central in Goldfields strategy
People in Maryborough might typically think of stock and grain carters when it comes to goods carrying vehicles, but that could soon change.
Long-awaited bike bridge for Eumundi
Hinterland riders rejoice as the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Regional Council team up for a long-awaited upgrade to the bike network in Eumundi.
October is bike month in the west
WA Bike Month aims to encourage as many people as possible to jump on their bike — for fun, transport or fitness — and celebrate the many benefits of riding.
Council election candidates quizzed on commitments
Council elections are coming up in Victoria – see what candidates are being asked about in the lead up to elections and what they say they'll do.
Active transport key to a socially-distant future
Transport researchers are suggesting that prioritising active transport may be the key to ensuring positive health and wellbeing moving forward.
Take care at Fed Square
Riders should be alert to construction activities on the path along the Yarra River behind Federation Square.
New link through North Melbourne
Work is starting on new separated bike lanes through North Melbourne that will create a fresh link to the City.
Little Streets transformation begins
The City of Melbourne has started work on the reconfiguration of ‘Little Streets' in the CBD.
Wagga Wagga pump track primed
Wagga's bike scene just got a little more wicked with the completion of a 353-metre long pump track at Gobbagombalin Park in the city's north.
Wyndham promises to plug the gaps
The speedily growing Wyndham City in Melbourne’s west has a new active transport strategy that promises to fix to its poorly connected bike routes and release pressure on the transport network.
New plans for Main Yarra Trail
New land use controls along the Yarra in the Bulleen Precinct will trigger major enhancements to the trails network in one of Melbourne’s most attractive bike riding environments.
Another one: Sydney bike lanes keep popping up
Sydney have added the Waverley to Woollahra pop-up cycleway to the list of planned pop-ups – connecting Bondi Beach to Rose Bay with a continuous path.
Threat to Scotchmans Creek Trail averted
Fears that the Scotchmans Creek Trail at Mount Waverley could be blocked by a property development have been put to rest.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This Bike News Bites looks at the closure of the Macquarie Point interim cycleway, West Tamar Hwy improvements, new shoulders on Evandale Rd, a forum on street redesign, Hobart transport survey, and more!
Port Phillip signals bike budget boost
Separated bike lanes along Jacka Boulevard and Beaconsfield Parade are part of a package of proposed active transport enhancements approved by the City of Port Phillip.
Separation at the S-Bend
New separated bike lanes have been installed at the bottom of William Street in the CBD where it curves around to link up with Queens Bridge over the Yarra.
New Ring Road Trail detour
The M80 trail will have an additional detour for a short period next month, with the Blaxland Avenue overpass unavailable for about a week in mid-September.
No joy for bike riders in Midtown designs
Hobart Council has released draft plans for a redesign of the “midtown” section of Elizabeth Street but calls for safer bicycle conditions have been rejected.
Tassie Bike News Bites
In this edition's Bike News Bites our Ride2School program join the University of Tasmania on a climate change research project, Burnie road closure, funding agreed for Intercity Cycleway-Macquarie Point link and new RACT expert panel for Launceston transport vision.
More cycleways to pop-up in Sydney
Sydney's pop-up cycleway scheme rolls on, with Stage 2 plans including over 20 kilometres of new bike lanes across eight council areas.
Canning approaches completion
The year-long disruption of bike-busy Canning Street during the major M205 water main project is almost wrapped up, with only a few detours remaining.
NSW streets set for bike-friendly makeovers
The NSW Government has announced a list streets due for temporary transformations as part of their $15 million Streets as Shared Spaces Program.
Brisbane plays the long game on bike lanes
Brisbane City Council has opted to plan for permanent separated bikeways through the CBD rather than implement temporary bike infrastructure.
No changes to Trenerry Crescent
Trenerry Crescent between Clifton Hill and Abbotsford will remain unchanged for the time being after a City of Yarra vote by councillors.
New dawn for Mornington?
Mornington Shire is promising a reboot of its bike strategy to attract more riding on the Peninsula.
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.