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Coolstore Rd works create vital Croydon link
A new rail bridge and railway station announced for Croydon will deliver a vital connection for the future bike route from Ringwood to Mooroolbark.
Have your say on Queensland’s Principal Cycle Network Plans
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is seeking community feedback on plans for the Principal Cycle Network across Queensland.
$40 million towards Get NSW Active projects
The NSW Government has announced $40 million in funding towards new active transport projects as part of the State Government’s Get NSW Active program.
$9.8m for Cooks River–Iron Cove Greenway
The NSW Government has committed $9.8 million towards a 5.8km active travel corridor between the Cooks River and Iron Cove in Sydney’s Inner West.
Part of the plan should be bike parking, paths
The Tasmanian Government is reviewing its State Planning Provisions, which determines how many bike parking spots should be provided for in new buildings.
Three more park-and-ride bike cages coming
As we wait for the final opening of the Kingston Park and Ride bike cages, the government has announced plans for three more at Claremont, Rokeby and Midway Point.
Tasman Bridge path designs are here!
It’s been a long wait since the October 2020 announcement that we’d be getting new cycling paths on the Tasman Bridge but this week designs have been released for public comment.
Waterfront shared-use path to link Sydney Opera House and Parramatta
Bike riders and pedestrians in Sydney can celebrate the news that a new 91-kilometre shared-use path will connect Parramatta Park to Sydney’s waterfront.
Infrastructure Victoria defends bike lanes
This week Infrastructure Victoria CEO Jonathan Spear hit back at bike lane opposition, stating that blaming bike lanes for traffic jams is flawed logic.
Maroochydore cycleway seeks feedback
Design options for a 1.2km bike path between Mary Street at Alexandra Headland and Sixth Avenue in Maroochydore are now open for public feedback.
Stage 1 starts on Murray River Adventure Trail
The first stage of the Murray River Adventure Trail is underway following the appointment of a firm to plan and design the section from Picnic Point in Barmah National Park and Koondrook.
Bike connection spurred on at Sunshine
The state government has floated a bold concept that could greatly improve the quality of bike connections through Sunshine.
New trail for Jells Park
The State Government is starting development of a $5.9M trail in Jells Park, Wheelers Hill, in Melbourne’s East.
Sunshine state slows down scooters
Queensland has introduced top speed reductions for e-scooters to reduce the risk of accidents with pedestrians.
ACT Greens want loans for e-bikes
The ACT Greens are disappointed that e-bikes are not included in the state government's Sustainable Household Scheme.
Wonthaggi–Inverloch pathway finds funding
The state government has pledged $3 million for a vital connection between Wonthaggi and Inverloch, which will allow people to travel by bike or foot between Inverloch and Cowes.
Port Phillip to score 40 km of pop-up bike routes
The City of Port Phillip is in line for 40kms of new and improved pop-up bike routes as the state government continues to roll out their pop-up program.
Calls for cycling revolution in South Australia
The South Australian Greens are calling for a cycling revolution plan ahead of the March 19 state election.
Bring the ‘Dutch Reach’ to Victoria to stop dooring
Australia’s leading bike organisations are calling for changes in Victoria that will encourage safer driver behaviours when exiting parked vehicles.
Help Castlemaine to Maryborough Rail Trail make history
This month, Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail is looking to make history by attracting funding to get a 55km rail trail started – and you can help!
Koo Wee Rup link underway
Work will soon be underway on a new 11km trail between Pakenham and Koo Wee Rup in Melbourne’s outer south-east.
State cash for Peninsula Trail
A $3M funding grant from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund has given long-hoped-for momentum to the plan for completion of the ambitious Mornington Peninsula Trail.
Dodgy drivers under more scrutiny
Victoria Police is boosting technology to scan numberplates for cars and drivers that should not be on the road – a major factor in reducing fatal collisions.
Western connections ready to ride
A series of upgrades to bike routes in Melbourne’s western suburbs are ready to explore.
NSW to double-up on bike budget
NSW Active Transport Minister Rob Stokes plans to double the spend on active transport to rebalance the states infrastructure priorities and support the record number of people riding bikes.
New overpass at Hoppers Crossing opens soon
From the night of Friday 18 February bike riders will again be able to cross the railway line at Hoppers Crossing Station.
Pop-up promise flops
Bicycle Network has firmly backed the roll out the pop-up bike lanes in response to the pandemic. However, some of the pop-ups lanes appear to be mere upgrade of paint colour.
More bike buses for Bendigo
Riders can soon bring their bikes when travelling on local bus routes in Bendigo, Castlemaine, and Heathcote, thanks to the extension of the Bikes on Buses initiative.
New shared path to Perth
A new shared path along the eastern side of Mitchell Freeway aims to fill the off-road gap for bike riders and pedestrians journeying into Perth CBD.
Mount Canobolas mounting biking network seeks approval
Orange City Council are seeking State Government approval for plans to build a network of 100 kilometres of mountain bike trails on Mt Canobolas.
More lives lost on Victorian roads in 2021
Lives lost on roads across the state ticked upwards by 13% in 2021 for a total of 239. Eleven of those involved people on bikes, down from 14 the previous year.
Pop-up pulse check
City of Melbourne and Victorian state government both made pop-up bike lane promises when the pandemic struck. Let's do a quick pulse check to see where they're at.
Airport Rail to deliver new bike links
The Melbourne Airport Rail project has announced that new and enhanced bike connections will be delivered as part of the new rail line to the airport at Tullamarine.
Trail at Albion remains open
The trail along the rail corridor from Sunshine to Albion remains open although the station carpark closure at the station has been extended.
Bus replacement to impact bike lanes
Train line shutdowns during December—and the bus replacement services to carry displaced passengers—will impact a number of bike routes between now and Christmas.
TAC enters advertising hall of shame
A recent advertisement from the TAC, published in The Age, has ruffled bike feathers by insinuating riding a bike is some sort of punishment.
All we’re asking is for a little respect
Bicycle Network is proud to support Respect Victoria's ‘Call It Out’ campaign, encouraging all Victorians to call out sexism, sexual harassment and disrespect towards women.
When rail goes up, bike trails go in
The proposal to elevate the rail tracks through Parkdale in Melbourne’s south has created the opportunity for vital new active transport connections and bike routes through the suburb.
More fun for Forrest MTB
The revitalisation of the Forrest Mountain Bike Park continues with design work underway for the new skills park.
Queensland switches on mobile detection cameras
A fleet of mobile phone detection cameras are being used to monitor mobile phone and seatbelt use in Queensland, and fines will start being issued as of this month.
Refresh for Cardinia Creek parkland trails
The trails and paths through the Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands in Melbourne outer south-east could be upgraded as a result of a plan to expand the park in Beaconsfield.
$10M commitment to Peninsula Trail
Mornington Shire has committed $10M over the next five years towards the completion of the Peninsula Trail project.
New Wantirna trail open
Riders now have a great new reliable connection to the EastLink Trail through Wantirna South.
New enhancements for North East Trail network
A clearer picture is emerging of the active transport improvements that will be delivered as part of the North East Link road project.
Queensland grant programs to support active transport
To encourage more Queenslanders to walk and pedal, the state government is rolling out local government grants programs to support active transport
A new plan for Oxford Street
After the City of Sydney recently scrapped the bold plans for a cycleway down the middle of Oxford Street, further delaying safe passage for one of the busiest bike routes in the city, a new design is now open for consultation.
Community supports Kalaru to Bega shared path
Initial community feedback on a proposal for a shared path between Kalaru and Bega has been completed, with significant support from the locals.
Mighty Murray River Trail begins to flow
Planning and design of a long-distance bike, walking and water-based adventure trail along the Murray River will soon be under way, realising a vision for a new iconic Australian bike route.
New Williamstown Beach route proposed
The historic boulevard along Victoria Street, Williamstown, will become an important new bike route connecting to Williamstown Beach and the Bay Trail.
Oxford Street back to the drawing board
The City of Sydney have scrapped the bold plans for a moveable cycleway down the middle of Oxford Street, further delaying a safe passage for one of the busiest bike routes in the city.
Pop-ups to pop into Maribyrnong
The State Government’s project to install 100km of new and improved bike routes is now knocking at the door of the City of Maribyrnong with gifts that should entice more bike riders.
Have your say on central Hobart plan approach
Release of the joint state–local government plan for central Hobart is still several months away but in the meantime a discussion paper will be released on 26 October outlining the approach to the plan and you can have your say.
Is this the worst Hobart roundabout to cross?
The government is calling for comments on how the Mornington roundabout in Hobart could be improved for cycling, walking, public transport and driving.
Mornington Trail on track for completion
A major effort is underway to banish the missing links on the Bay Trail along the Mornington Peninsula.
Perth-Fremantle shared path extension opens
A new 2.1 kilometre section of shared path along the Fremantle train line that gives riders and walkers a safe, off-road route to travel between Perth and North Fremantle has opened.
Community calls for a greener more liveable Wolli Creek Valley
A group of local residents have got together to launch a campaign to help create a greener, cleaner and more liveable Wolli Creek Valley.
12 ideas for improving Sydney’s future transport
Committee for Sydney has launched twelve ideas for the update of Transport for NSW's Future Transport Strategy, including "make cycling a serious mode of transport."
A new cycleway for Newcastle
Newcastle's bike riding network has received a boost with works finalising on a 1.1km shared path along Watkins Street, linking Glebe Road with Merewether Beach.
Works starting on Barwon Heads Road upgrade
Construction starts next month on the upgrading of Barwon Heads Road through urban Geelong, bringing with it much needed bike infrastructure improvements.