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.
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A look at the Victorian budget
Wetsuits were required to get to the bottom of the Victorian 2020/21 budget released this week, but details emerged about both new and delayed projects.
NSW government announces food delivery taskforce
In response to the recent spate of delivery rider deaths in NSW, the state government has announced a taskforce to investigate the gig economy.
New Clarence bike routes on the cards
A study into the Hobart to Sorrel corridor is recommending new off-road and on-road cycleways to provide more transport options.
Gig economy inquiry must be expedited
Findings from the New South Wales Legislative Council’s inquiry into the gig economy must be expedited to make a better workplace for food delivery riders.
Murray to Mountain Trail extension funded
Another 30 kilometres will be added to the Murray to Mountain Trail by next autumn, the state government announced today.
Moonee Ponds Creek link underway
A new connection on Moonee Ponds Creek Trail has reached the delivery phase with work on a new bridge linking Essendon and Brunswick West starting next year.
More bike space on regional trains
Tourism in regional Victoria will get a boost now that more bikes can be fitted on the new generation of long haul Vlocity trains.
Intermittent disruption of Djerring Trail
Riders on the Djerring Trail between between Caulfield and Clayton stations face intermittent access restriction over the next month.
Ferry, new paths to spark eastern shore cycle revolution?
The Tasmanian Government has announced a one-year ferry trial between Bellerive and Hobart that will provide free travel to people with a bicycle or Metro Greencard.
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.
New Beach Road bike lane for Batemans Bay
Cycling along one popular stretch of Beach Road just got safer for riders in Batemans Bay, with a new cycle lane between Batehaven and Surf Beach.
Reimagining a more sustainable Sydney
Bikes were front and centre when handing out awards this week for the NSW government's Public Space Ideas competition.
Level crossing project to test bike commitment
The Glen Huntly level crossing removals present an opportunity for the state government to honour its obligations to include essential bike infrastructure, but your feedback is crucial.
Trails a’Plenty – $20M bushland link
Planning is now underway for the new $20.4M Plenty River Trail project through Plenty Gorge in Melbourne’s north.
Safety boost for the Boulie
Road cameras have been rolled out on Yarra Boulevard to target the elusive boulie tacker, hoons and other anti-social behaviour.
More trains, bikes to gain
Trains will start running on the new elevated Upfield line on 2 November, signalling that construction will soon enough turn to the new bike trail.
Have your say on Shrine to Sea Trail
The Victorian Government is asking bike riders to contribute ideas to the plan for the Shrine to Sea Trail project.
Bridgewater bridge design out for comment
It seems paths on bridges is the flavour of the month, with consultation for a design for the new Bridgewater Bridge kicking off this week.
Tasman Bridge funding a game changer
Shared paths on the Tasman Bridge would be a game changer for Hobart, opening up the possibility of riding or walking to the city for thousands of eastern shore residents.
Northern River Rail Trail one step closer
A new rail trail in NSW is one step closer after legislation passed last week in the Lower House for the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
$6.5M bid for East Gippsland Rail Trail development
The East Gippsland Rail Trail is in line for a major redevelopment as part of plans to revitalise the fire ravaged district.
Victoria secures UCI World Championships
The world’s leading amateur road cycling event, the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, is coming to regional Victoria in 2025.
Long-term bike vision for regional WA
Western Australian state and local governments are working together to develop a strategic long-term vision for bike riding, active transport and bike tourism.
Councils to lift their game?
A new information hub has been created to improve the capability of local government to plan, design, deliver, activate and evaluate active travel projects.
Minimum passing distance laws and pop-up lanes coming to Victoria
Minimum passing distance laws are set for Victoria and 100km of quick-build bike lanes will pop up in inner-Melbourne to help us reach COVID normal.
COVID-19 recovery consultation begins
This month will see the start of community consultation about the state’s recovery from COVID-19 restrictions and we’d like to see better support for more people to ride up there with other major infrastructure ideas.
New Queensland cycling action plan
A new two-year action plan has been released by the Queensland government as part of its state cycling strategy.
Long-awaited bike bridge for Eumundi
Hinterland riders rejoice as the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Regional Council team up for a long-awaited upgrade to the bike network in Eumundi.
Public hospital staff keen to get riding
We already know that a lot of hospital staff ride to work because of the health benefits of active transport, but now we also know how many more would like to ride to work but are being held back by barriers such as road safety and poor end-of-trip facilities
How boring! New bike lanes removed.
Separated bike lanes along Linlithgow Avenue in the Domain Parklands will be temporarily ripped out so tunnel boring machines can travel along the street.
New parkiteer cages open, with one re-homed
The Parkiteer network continues to grow with new cages built as part Level Crossing Removal Project, and with the help of Bayside Council.
Take care at Fed Square
Riders should be alert to construction activities on the path along the Yarra River behind Federation Square.
EES delays Warburton MTB development
A last minute decision for an Environmental Effects Statement has added a planning stage to the development of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination.
Parklets a triple treat to help cities bounce back
A placemaking plan by Bicycle Network would allow more people to ride, meet, drink and eat at cafes and restaurants when coronavirus restrictions ease.
Another one: Sydney bike lanes keep popping up
Sydney have added the Waverley to Woollahra pop-up cycleway to the list of planned pop-ups – connecting Bondi Beach to Rose Bay with a continuous path.
Calls for more bike plans in WA stimulus
Making room for bikes on peak-hour trains in Perth and a twelve-fold extension to new bike paths are among proposed amendments to WA's stimulus package.
Changes needed to COVID bike servicing rules
An anomaly in Victoria’s rules surround bike servicing and repairs is beginning to grate like a badly adjusted derailleur.
Channel Hwy study rates bike projects highly
The Tasmanian Government has released its report into the Channel Highway corridor but has not allocated any funding to seeing the recommended projects realised.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This Bike News Bites looks at the closure of the Macquarie Point interim cycleway, West Tamar Hwy improvements, new shoulders on Evandale Rd, a forum on street redesign, Hobart transport survey, and more!
Survey shows it’s time for Spring Street to step up
A survey released by VicHealth today has shown it's time for the Victorian state government to get on with making it easier to move around during COVID-19.
Port Phillip signals bike budget boost
Separated bike lanes along Jacka Boulevard and Beaconsfield Parade are part of a package of proposed active transport enhancements approved by the City of Port Phillip.
More cycleways to pop-up in Sydney
Sydney's pop-up cycleway scheme rolls on, with Stage 2 plans including over 20 kilometres of new bike lanes across eight council areas.
NSW streets set for bike-friendly makeovers
The NSW Government has announced a list streets due for temporary transformations as part of their $15 million Streets as Shared Spaces Program.
Rail Trails for NSW propose 11 new trails
Rail Trails for NSW has proposed 11 new trails in regional New South Wales in its 2020 state budget submission.
WA goes big on bike trails
The Western Australian Government pledged a whopping $20m for bike projects earlier this week as part of a $150m infrastructure and tourism upgrade.
Greater Hobart mayors call for cycleway funds
Greater Hobart councils have banded together to ask the Tasmanian Government to fund a network of cycleways and better public transport in a joint submission update to this year’s budget process.
Launceston to improve transport options
The state government and greater Launceston councils have banded together to produce a transport vision for the area and the good news is that cycling is front and centre.
A brighter ride on the Gardiners Creek Trail?
The Department of Transport is evaluating the effectiveness of the lights installed on Gardiners Creek Trail in 2014 — take their survey.
Australian Pop-up Bike Lane League update
The Australian Pop-up Bike Lane League has seen some more promises and even some action, with Sydney surging ahead.
Sydney plans to keep pedalling
Sydney was quick to announce and implement pop-up bike lanes as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and now Lord Mayor Clover Moore wants more.
Moreland council votes pop-up bike lanes in
The Moreland council have unanimously voted to support the transport network with bike projects, including pop-up bike lanes in Brunswick and Pascoe Vale.
Bike safety tops transport committee agenda
The tragic death of Brisbane woman Carolyn Lister will be front of mind when the Queensland government's new Active Transport Advisory Committee meets.
ALP calls to fast-track coastal pathway
Tasmanian Labor has called on the government to fast-track funding for the coastal pathway.
Big bike plans for the Gong
The City of Wollongong have released exciting new plans to create a more bike friendly city, with the Draft Wollongong Cycling Strategy 2030 out now for feedback.
Detour starts for M80 Trail
A section of the M80 Trail along the Ring Road at Thomastown will be detoured though quiet local streets from next Monday.
Ireland spending up big on bikes
The Republic of Ireland have committed a whopping €360 million annually (over AU$586 million) to cycling and walking schemes for the next five years.
Rocky gets some federal cash for pathways
Rockhampton Regional Council has been offered almost $1.5 million to put towards new bike and pedestrian pathways as part of the COVID-19 recovery scheme.
Pop-up plans and big bucks for Brissy bikeways
It's been a big week for bikes in Brisbane, with the City Council announcing funding for bike projects in its budget and confirming pop-up bike lanes.
Another Harbour Bridge ramp update
Transport officials are finalising plans for cycle ramps at the northern and southern ends of the Sydney Harbour Bridge more than two years after community opposition sidelined the project.