There is hope that safer and smoother rides may be up the road for bike riders, following a critical report into the management of road maintenance by local councils.
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Major construction starts on Childs Road
The upgrade of Childs Road in Mill Park moves to the major construction stage next Wednesday.
Greater Hobart vision seeking your comments
The state government and Greater Hobart councils have released a new planning document outlining the main directions for development of transport and development in Hobart until 2050.
Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk now open
The Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk is now open, providing a missing link connecting 20km of off-road path between Parramatta Park and Sydney Olympic Park.
Vision for bike friendly inner-west
The transformation of Melbourne’s inner-west into a much more liveable environment continues with a new vision emerging for Spotswood and South Kingsville.
Calling BMX and MTB enthusiasts
The Mornington Peninsula Shire has put the call out to BMX and mountain biking enthusiasts to help shape the future of recreational bike riding activities in the region.
Shared zone transformation underway
Work has begun on new shared zones on Albert and Victoria Streets in Brunswick East, making riding and walking easier and improving access to Fleming Park.
Smith Street cycleway works in Wollongong
Work began last week on Wollongong's latest pop-up cycleway project, transforming a section of Smith Street into a one-way street with a separated cycleway.
Scotchmans Trail Mount Waverly upgrade
Work will start soon on an upgrade along Scotchmans Creek Trail between Huntingdale Road and Kevin Street, Mount Waverley.
Stops and stairs on Maribyrnong Trail
Riders on the Maribyrnong Trail through Avondale Heights may encounter some site clearing activities for a new pedestrian link adjacent to the trail over the next few weeks.
Putting a spark into Collingwood
The installation of a new underground electricity network through Collingwood may intermittently interrupt bike routes over the next five months.
Peel Street upgrade starts
Work installing protected kerbside bike lanes—and peak period bike lanes—on Peel Street, North Melbourne, starts on Sunday.
Works begin on Childs Road project
The upgrade of Childs Road—that will also deliver a bike underpass on the Darebin Creek Trail—is underway. Some bike routes will be impacted during build.
New bridge for Merri Creek gets rolling
The way-too-narrow bridge over the Merri Creek at Harding street is to be replaced with a new structure to carry both pedestrians and bikes.
Bicycle parking designs lodged for park’n’rides
The government has lodged its designs for council approval for bicycle parking at the new bus stop park’n’rides in Kingston, but confusingly they are proposing two types of parking rather than establishing a consistent approach.
Bike path upgrades for Narre Warren North
The plans for better bikes path in Narre Warren North are getting closer to realisation with new bike paths being included in plans to improve Narre Warren Road North.
Keilor East kink to go straight
Work is expected to start soon on the great unbending—the straitening of a kink in the M80 trail on the Ring Road at East Keilor.
St Albans trail powers down
Work is getting underway soon on a major new electricity substation adjacent to the St Albans Road trail that may cause disruptions to bikes along the route.
Another Reefton road closure
Riders in the eastern Yarra Ranges should be on the lookout for work sites, with work now starting on the Woods Point Road at Reefton that was damaged in a landslip last year.
A cycling survey for Wagga
Wagga Wagga City Council is keen to hear from residents about their thoughts on all things bike riding. Share your thoughts via the online survey.
RACV and councils join forces to help people get riding
RACV, City of Melbourne, City of Port Phillip and Yarra City Council have joined to launch Let’s Ride Melbourne!, a new program aiming to help more people start riding bikes.
Kingborough Bike Committee get active
Kingborough Council’s Bicycle Advisory Committee has been hard at work on a draft bike plan for the area, with a bigger committee and new members signed off by the council last week.
Great Southern Rail Trail extension starts
Gippsland’s picturesque Great Southern Rail Trail is about to be even greater, with work starting this week on a major extension of the trail.
Exhibition Street lanes to go further
Melbourne City has moved to the next stage of it major Exhibition Street bike lane upgrade with work starting next week between Bourke and Little Lonsdale Street.
St Kilda Road lanes upgrade
Riders heading out of the city on St Kilda Road will benefit from an additional section of separated bike lane as far as the Shrine of Remembrance.
Disruptions continue through Bonbeach, Chelsea and Edithvale
Riders on the Nepean Highway and Station Street through Bonbeach, Chelsea and Edithvale should continue to be on the alert for changed road conditions.
Help choose a colour for this bridge
Melbourne’s riders are being offered a say on the paint job for the cable towers on the Blaxland Avenue Overpass on the Western Ring Road.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition's Tassie Bike News Bites features plans to brighten the Intercity Cycleway, George Town MTB progress, Channel Hwy resurfacing, and riding events in the south.
Spring Street gets the treatment
Melbourne’s Spring Street is next on the list of CBD streets to gain new and more attractive bike lane upgrades.
The Gong gets UCI Bike City label
Wollongong has joined a list of elite bike riding destinations overnight, after the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) awarded the coastal city the prestigious UCI Bike City Label.
Elizabeth Street South construction starts
Work on the new layout for the southern end of Elizabeth Street in the CBD will get rolling this week.
Hobart defers Mac Point cycleway extension
The City of Hobart has decided to defer the extension of the Intercity Cycleway to the Macquarie Point boundary, following a decision by the Macquarie Point Corporation to pull out its temporary cycleway to Evans Street and restrict access on the remaining path and new road.
New bike bridge for Maribyrnong
Melbourne Water will deliver a much needed new bridge over the Maribyrnong River as part of a major pipeline project.
Upgrades to risky trail crossings
The City of Yarra is starting work on the long-awaited upgrades to the risky Capital City Trail crossings at Brunswick Street North and Rae Street in North Fitzroy.
WA invests in bulk bike projects over next two years
The latest round of WA Bicycle Network grants will see more than 100 kilometres of new bike paths rolled out across 51 local council areas around the state.
Have your say on the Canterbury-Bankstown active transport plan
The amalgamated Canterbury-Bankstown Council has produced an Active Transport Action Plan that seeks to provide an interconnected cycling and walking network through city.
North-west planning for better bike conditions
Waratah Wynyard Council has released a draft settlement plan for the area which identifies the need for better paths and parking for bike riding.
Canning Street upgrades back on track
After delays of almost a year due to COVID restrictions, the project to upgrade choked intersections on bike-busy Canning Street is rolling again.
Noosa Parade upgrade gets the go-ahead
A stretch of Noosa Parade between the Munna Point Bridge and the Garth Prowd Bridge is set for a major upgrade that promises to improve conditions for bike riders.
North East Rail Trail starts moving
Dorset Council has advertised a development application to create the North East Rail Trail on the section between Scottsdale and Wyena, with all public comment due by 25 January.
Rathdowne Street disruptions
Watermain renewals in Carlton may disrupt riders on a short section of Rathdown Street over the next month.
City security works continue
Several security projects continue along bike routes through he city requiring caution as increasing numbers of riders return to the CBD commute.
Bay Trail boost in southern suburbs
The first stage of Seaford’s new shared use path is open between Seaford Road and Kananook Station, delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project.
Yan Yean Pipe Track on track
Planning is being finalised for the construction of the Yan Yean Pipe Track from South Morang through Mill Park to the Darebin Creek Trail.
Closures along Djerring Trail
Sections of the Djerring Trail between Caulfield and Sandown Park will be restricted intermittently until the end of February.
Bridge closure and bikeways coming to Brisbane CBD
Brisbane City Council is actively making it easier for its residents to ride in the CBD with the upcoming closure of the Victoria Bridge and new separated cycleways.
Moreland bike lane trials rolling out
A raft of new bike infrastructure is ready to roll out across the City of Moreland with separated lanes on the way for vital routes across the municipality.
New off-road trails identified for Brisbane
A network of new mountain bike tracks, cyclo-cross circuits, pump tracks and off-road trails have been earmarked under Brisbane Council’s draft off-road cycling strategy.
We can see clearly now
Gone are the dark shrouds that had riders blind as they crossed The Moonee Ponds Creek on the narrow path at Footscray Road.
Raleigh Road Bridge gets wider, safer path
Riders will be relieved that the narrow and crowded path across the Maribyrnong River on the Raleigh Road Bridge will be widened.
Trail terminates at Docklands Studios
A section of the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail adjacent to Docklands Studios has closed to enable the construction of the new Sound Stage 6 project.
Caution required at Southgate
Riders should be alert to construction works as a concrete block is installed at the foot of Southgate Ave to control vehicle intrusion into promenade.
New trail for Little Yarra River
Planning is underway for an enticing new trail along the Little Yarra River near Yarra Junction.
Bridge Road and Yarra interruptions ahead
Tram works on Bridge Road and at the connecting Hawthorn Bridge over the Yarra will disrupt riders until mid-January
Opportunity opens for east trail connection
A new station between Surrey Hills and Mont Albert could provide opportunity to develop the proposed trail along the rail corridor from Box Hill to Hawthorn.
Help Yarra get its glow back
The City of Yarra was once—for a while—Australia’s most bike-friendly council, and now there is a chance it can get the title back again.
Change to M80 trail detour
Riders along the M80 Ring Road Trail in Thomastown can expect a minor change to their detour from next Monday.
Plans for bike-fueled stimulus in Narooma
The Narooma Mountain Bike Club signed an agreement with Forestry Corporation NSW to develop a network of mountain bike trails in the Bodalla State Forest.
Safety audit for Scarborough Bicycle Boulevard
The third stage of the Bicycle Boulevard project in Scarborough, WA, will continue while a full safety audit is conducted at the request of local drivers.
Federation Trail Detour update
Works on construction of the new Federation Trail bridge at Williams Landing are underway again, causing the trail to be closed and detoured.