Described as FNQ's most important tourism project, the Wangetti Trail mountain bike and hiking path from Palm Cove to Port Douglas has been guaranteed funding.
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Tasman Bridge cycling–walking $14 m budget
The state government has set aside $14 million to implement pedestrian and cycling improvements to the Tasman Bridge in the coming three years.
Bike commitments unclear in NSW budget
Despite a record infrastructure spend of $93 billion over the next four years, the latest NSW Budget is decidedly light when it comes to any detail on active transport commitments.
Changes to Nepean Highway at Carrum
Due to construction work by the Level Crossings Removal Authority at Carrum there will be a series of changes to the road alignment in the coming month.
Great upgrade on Main Yarra Trail
The infamous steps on the Main Yarra Trail at Chandler Highway are gone for good, replaced by a magnificent swooping ramp.
Plans to slash speed limits by 10km/h in WA
In an effort to drastically reduce the road toll, speed limits across WA could be slashed by up to 10km/ following a progressive proposal by the state’s Road Safety Council.
Government should look at cycling provision policy
Tasmania’s cycling positive provisioning policy is good in theory but has been let down by recent upgrades which have made roads more dangerous for riders.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Launceston citywide consultation, Tasman Hwy roundabouts and Battery Point Slipyards master plan open for comment, new tracks and car park for Bay of Fires MTB track and Sheffield-Railton Rail Trail re-opened to the public.
Time for urgent action on road safety
Victoria is on track to record its worst road toll in 14 years. It's time for bold action on road safety.
Truckies and bike riders set to swap seats
Melbourne bike riders are being given the chance to see the road from a truck driver’s point of view at a special event hosted by Bicycle Network and Rail Projects Victoria.
Victorian budget: what’s in it for bikes?
The Victorian Budget talks a big transport game, but doesn't walk the walk when it comes to proper change.
St Kilda Road fix in the budget
The Victorian State Government today announced that they will come good on an election promise to build bike lanes on St Kilda Road with $27 million committed in the 2019/20 budget.
Ridiculous footpath laws force toddlers into traffic
A recent question from a member regarding riding on the footpath with a child in a child seat has revealed a dangerous loophole in the already silly Victorian laws.
North East Rail Trail inquiry nears end of line
Bicycle Network appeared at a Legislative Council inquiry hearing on Monday to support the case for extension of the North East Rail Trail from Scottsdale to Lilydale Falls.
Railton Sheffield rail trail blocked by fence
The Railton Sheffield rail trail has been blocked by a local farmer who has built a fence across the trail near Johnson Street in Sheffield.
Licenses suspended for NSW drink and drug drivers
New South Wales will change the way they enforce drink and drug driving, while Victorian figures show ice is involved in more fatal crashes the alcohol.
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.
ACT drivers are keeping their distance
Motorists in the ACT are generally giving people who ride bikes enough distance when passing, however compliance decreases on high speed roads and highways.
Funding for northern route
A Shorten Labor Government would invest $500,000 to connecting the dedicated bicycle lane on Cumberland Road in Pascoe Vale with the Upfield Bike Path.
Shorten commits $4.8M to Footscray route
The Shorten campaign announces $4.8M support for a major bike corridor through Footscray, linking West Footscray Station to the Maribyrnong River via Napier Street.