Protected bike lanes down the centre of St Kilda Road will become a reality if the Labor Party wins the election in November.
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Changing lanes on Princes Bridge
Security upgrades to the Princes Bridge at the beginning of St Kilda Road will see the southbound bike lane relocated to the road.
Preview the Caulfield-Dandenong Rail Trail
Riders in the south east will be able to get a sneak preview of work to build the trail along the Caulfield to Dandenong rail corridor this weekend.
ACT Government commits to MTB trails
A strong campaign by mountain bikers has seen the ACT Government commit to funding a new mountain bike trail network for Canberra.
Ideas sought for Sorell to Hobart corridor
One of greater Hobart’s transport pinch points is the Sorell to Hobart corridor, which is why the state government has embarked on a planning study of the area.
Swan Street Bridge reopens, again
The shared path under the Swan Street Bridge has reopened after alterations were made to the bungled design presented to riders earlier this year.
BMX a popular choice for Pick My Project
BMX and bike parks proved a popular choice with the government awarding more than one million dollars in grants to community bike projects.
Metro investigating Derwent ferries
The Tasmanian Government has tasked Metro Tasmania with conducting a study into the feasibility of a ferry service between Bellerive and Hobart, and you can make a comment online before 9 October 2018.
30km/h speed trial now active
The 30km/h speed limit trial in the Yarra council area is now underway, with the new speed limits being enforced since 21 September.
Avoid Plenty Road work zone
The Plenty Road upgrade work zone through Mill Park is to be avoided by riders. It is a construction site with no bike lanes changed operating conditions.
Mernda Trail a vital link
The completion of the Mernda rail line has focused attention on the new trail that will link bike riders from South Morang to Mernda & stations long the way
Great Ocean Road not so great
Sections of the Great Ocean Road will not be so great for riders over the next couple of months as Regional Roads Victoria ramps up repair work for holidays
Unlicensed drivers face tough sanctions
A new Victorian law will make unlicensed drivers think twice before jumping behind the wheel of a car and continuing to wreak havoc on the roads
Pelham demolition needs caution
Major demolition activity begins this week at the old City Ford site at Haymarket Roundabout, with increased truck traffic in the area until mid-December
Federation Trail now a dry zone
The Federation Trail in Laverton North is passable after being underwater since June. Pumps removed the water, the path was swept & route has been re-opened
Rory’s Law passed in parliament
TAC coverage has been officially extended for bike riders involved in crashes with stationary vehicles in Victoria after parliament passed reforms.
Suburban road concepts disappoint
The first concepts for the design of a swarth of suburban road upgrades in Melbourne’s north and south are starting to emerge, and they are deflating.
North East Link reveals bike routes
The massive North East Link road project looks set to deliver Melbourne’s biggest ever boost in bike infrastructure investment.
Warburton MTB Destination gets green light
A major mountain bike facility for Warburton in the Yarra Ranges has received $3m in development funding from the State Government.
$2.5M announced for Yarra Valley Trail
The State Government has backed the development of the Yarra Valley Trail with $2.5M in funding for the high profile project.