Work has started on converting the heritage Chandler Highway bridge into a new bike and pedestrian crossing of the Yarra River.
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Wellington Parade closure looms
The M41 Water Main Renewal Project will commence construction at the Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street intersection, from Tuesday 11 June, disrupting bike routes.
Greater Hobart councils work on transport
The Greater Hobart Bill has passed the Tasmanian House of Assembly and is on its way to the Legislative Council, with better collaboration on transport planning a key element of the bill.
Radical changes to Elizabeth Street proposed
A new design for Elizabeth Street will prioritise bikes, pedestrians and trams in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.
Bike lane blockage ahead for La Trobe St
Work on Metro Tunnel will soon close the eastbound La Trobe Street bike lane for a month. The good news is that the detour will be a quick and simple one.
Baxter to Somerville bike path funded
A Coalition Government will invest $2M to deliver the ‘missing link’ shared pedestrian and bike path between Somerville and Baxter on the Mornington Peninsula.
Plans to mend Sydney’s State-Council cycling rift
NSW Public Space Minister Rob Stokes is keen to resolve friction between state government and City of Sydney over cycleways, and use public space to promote bike riding.
Work starts on Monash connection
Works have started on an important bike path link along Forster Road in Mount Waverley, that will help connect riders to Monash University.
Exhibition Street upgrade a big win for bike riders
City of Melbourne is set to proceed with the major redesign of Exhibition Street that will see Copenhagen-style bike lanes built.
First look at Melbourne transport plan
City of Melbourne released a draft of its new transport strategy yesterday afternoon and it includes a number of bike friendly plans.
Belmont bike lane gets the go ahead
Geelong’s most controversial bike lane has been given the go ahead following a council meeting last night.
Bendigo’s new riding and walking strategy
The City of Greater Bendigo is seeking comment on their draft Walk, Cycle Greater Bendigo Strategy which aims to make it easier to walk and cycle more often.
New Bordertown bike path proposal
Construction of a new bike path is being considered on a strip of Cannawigara Road in Bordertown, South Australia, and the council is keen to hear people's thoughts.
Hobart plans to get smarter with tech
The City of Hobart has released an action plan of new technology ideas that could help the council to deliver its City Vision, called Connected Hobart.
Car parking forum – can we claim back space?
Bicycle Network held a forum at its Melbourne office last night to discuss car parking and the allocation of space in modern cities. Here's our take on what parking means for bikes.
Major bike upgrades revealed
More details have been revealed of the bike infrastructure to be delivered as part of the massive North East Link road and tunnel project.
Yarra Valley Trail expansion underway
Contracts for the first stage of the long-awaited trail from Lilydale to Yarra Glen have been awarded by Yarra Ranges Shire, with work starting this month.
Dynon Road gets new separated link
Work has started on a new separated bike lane from Footscray to Kensington, linking the existing separated lane along Dynon Road to the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail.
City Centre Cycleways could get people moving
The Tasmanian Bicycle Council thinks the lack of cycleways in Hobart’s city centre is holding back people who would like to use a bike to get to work, education, services and shops.
Share the joy of riding with those that can’t
Passionate bike riders in Avondale Heights and the surrounding areas are being called on to help with Melbourne’s newest Cycling Without Age chapter.