Both Armidale and Glen Innes Councils are conducting a small survey to assist in the post-funding support process for the New England Rail Trail.
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Disruption of Bourke St bike route
There will be major disruption to the bike route at the top end of Bourke Street, starting on Sunday 25 July.
New smarter bike detectors to improve crossings
New technology that better detects bike riders and pedestrians at intersections is being introduced to Melbourne.
Mountain bike makeover for Mackay mill
Works will soon begin on a makeover of the Cattle Creek Mill to create the new Finch Hatton Trailhead mountain biking hub.
Five ways to tell if bike lanes are working
We've gone mad for bikes in Melbourne and, as a result, ‘pop-up’ bike lanes are now being trialled across the Melbourne CBD and several inner city suburbs. The question for many is: how much are they being used?
Crit-style bike track gathers momentum in Perth
A new bike track around Splendid Park in Yanchep, north of Perth, is an exciting prospect for local bike riders and future events.
Whitehorse sprints ahead with bike routes
The City of Whitehorse has accelerated the installation of the long-planned ‘easy ride’ routes through the municipality.
Shared path gets rolling in Broome
Construction of Stage 1 of the Conti Foreshore shared path project is now complete, providing a high quality route along the famous foreshore in Broome.
Noosa gets active
Noosa is adopting a new Cycling and Walking Strategy in a bid to address future congestion issues, reduce emissions and increase the uptake of active travel in the shire.
South coast economy climbs high on mountain bikes
Mountain bikes are providing an uphill boost to local economies in New South Wales' south coast as communities look to rebuild from fire, flood and pandemic.
West coast positions itself as MTB hotspot
The first of the new Queenstown mountain bike trails open to the public this month as the council seeks public feedback before 30 July on a plan to link the region’s towns with more trails.
Pipeline trail upgrade planned
The Federation Trail through Brooklyn will be enhanced as planning begins for the next stage of the Greening the Pipeline project. Have your say.
Removing hazards is as easy as snap, send, solve
Do you have a bike riding hazard in your neighbourhood that its become second-nature to avoid? Snap it, send it and solve it through Snap Send Solve.
Sun shines on bikes in masterplan
A new masterplan for the Sunshine Transport Precinct is underway with a strong focus on the provision of bike infrastructure.
Woolgoolga to trial separated bike lane
The town of Woolgoolga is set to trial a new gold standard on-road separated bike lane, with physical protection from parking or traffic lanes.
Cranwell climb completed
The short but steep ascent up from the Maribyrnong Trail at Cranwell Park is finished, and it rides as good as it looks.
Djerring Trail closures
Some sections of the Djerring Trail shared user path between Westall Station and Sandown Park Station will be temporarily closed at various times during July and August.
No more shifting sands on the path
At last, there could be a solution for the sandy surface on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail left caused by overflowing waters.
Melbourne gets wobbles on transport plan
The City of Melbourne has ordered a review of its transport policy response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Adjustments made to Warburton MTB plans
Work will continue on plans for a major new mountain bike destination at Warburton, with community feedback resulting in some changes to the original design.
Heads up! Bridge down!
A major tram track renewal project will require the closure of Princes Bridge and a section of St Kilda Road for two weeks.
New trails for La Trobe University precinct
The state government has provided funding for two new trails to get riders to and through the La Trobe University precinct.
Lockdown opportunity closes Collins St
The current COVID lockdown has provided an opportunity for the City of Melbourne to accelerate its Collins Street drainage project.
Darebin Trail long term closure
A section of the Darebin Creek Trail south of Childs Road, Mill Park, will be closed until late next year.
Substation works on Laurens Street
Riders along Laurens Street in North Melbourne will encounter minor disruption to the route in coming weeks as CitiPower decommissions an old zone substation.
MidCoast adopts first Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan and Bike Plan
MidCoast Council's new Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan and Bike Plan provides a series of strategies to improve facilities for walking and cycling in the region.
Have you caught the green wave?
Riders on the busy Canning Street route into Melbourne’s CBD from the north may have noticed you've had the luck of the traffic lights lately. Thank the Department of Transport!
Bulleen Road detour
Riders on Bulleen Road at the playing fields precinct will take a tour through the Bulleen back blocks for the next six months due to North East Link works.
Locals back two new West End bike bridges
A major consultation of the local community has helped decide the location for two new green bridges to West End in Brisbane, with "Option A" proving favourable for both projects.
$3M bike grant gets redirected in Adelaide
$3 million of state government funding for the east-west city bikeway that was scrapped earlier this year will be redirected to other bike riding projects in Adelaide CBD.
Contract signed for new Craigieburn link
A major new bike route will be created this year to service Melbourne’s growing outer northern suburbs with new off-road bike paths planned alongside Craigieburn Road.
Channel your ideas for a better Moonee Ponds Creek Trail
Melbourne Water is seeking imaginative input on a project to transform a morose stretch of the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail that runs alongside a charmless concrete channel.
Show goes on along Exhibition Street
The final links in the upgraded Exhibition Street bike route through the CBD have been approved by the City of Melbourne.
Rate and review riding in the city
People who spend time in the City of Melbourne area are being asked to give feedback on the council's new bike lanes.
Inkerman corridor gets double boost
Design development on the much anticipated strategic cycling corridor along Inkerman Street from Caulfield to St Kilda has gained momentum again.
I love a bike city because…
Wollongong City Council is asking young people to share what they love about bike riding as part of the "I love Wollongong because..." campaign.
Brisbane’s latest bike bridge
Brisbane plan to add a bike bridge at Woolloongabba to complement the Veloway 1 cycleway and connect the gaps in the city's growing commuter bike network.
Free cycling classes in Stonnington
Stonnington locals looking to brush up on their road cycling skills can join free classes later this month.
Mernda rail trail interruptions
Riders on the Mernda rail trail may notice vehicles on the trail on some occasions during next month as the Metro Tunnel Project conducts critical signal testing.
Pop-up upgrades set to expand in the inner north
The Department of Transport is gearing up to deliver a new suite of route upgrades in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs in the coming months.
Two new bike bridges looking for a name
Two great new bike bridges over the West Gate Freeway are getting the finishing touches with all the bells and whistles you could ask for... but they need a name!
Hobart’s first separated cycleways get closer
Hobart City Council is due to meet this Monday 10 May to give the final go ahead for a trial of separated cycleways on Campbell Street and short connectors to Argyle Street on Liverpool and Bathurst streets.
Help set Surf Coast Shire’s bike plan
A new bike plan is being developed by the Surf Coast Shire and people who ride in the area are can give their thoughts on what it should prioritise.
Space squeeze at Shepherd Bridge
Riders will need to be careful, and breathe in, as they cross Shepherd Bridge on the Footscray Road Trail in the coming months.
Exhibition Street goes from part-time pop-up to permanent protected
It's been a few years since Bicycle Network first showed how a protected bike lane could work on Exhibition Street. Now a full-time lane is a reality.
Bike route blunder in new station plan
Concept plans for the level crossing removal and new railway station at Deer Park have wiped from the map a crucial bike route.
Plans for a mountain bike boost in Lithgow
A new Draft Mountain Bike Trails Strategy outlines the benefits of three purpose-built mountain biking trails for Hassans Wall Reserve in Lithgow. Have your say.
Darwin gets moving
Darwin has launched its inaugural Movement Strategy in a bid to make it easier for people to get around while minimising the impact of transport on the environment.
Launceston strategy covers next 20 years
It’s been years in the making, but finally a draft transport strategy is being presented to this week’s Launceston Council meeting that will govern its actions out to 2040.
Better bike links at Preston
The elevated rail track solution to the four level crossings removals in Preston looks set to deliver better bike riding and parking facilities.
Approval for Bulleen Park and Ride
Formal approval has been given for the construction of a major park and ride bus station at Bulleen on the Koonung Creek Trail.
Temporary path closure at Westall
Signal construction works on the Pakenham/Cranbourne lines will result in periodic closures of the some sections of the Djerring Trail from next week.
Boat ramp to test Maribyrnong serenity
The state government is testing the community’s appetite for an in motor-powered boats on the Maribyrnong River, with a potential bike path clash.
Councils cop caning over roads
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.
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.