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Tunnel works narrow Laurens Street
The bike lanes in Laurens Street, North Melbourne, will be slimmer as the street is narrowed for works on the new Arden Station as part of the Metro Tunnel project.
Cash flows for Boulie boost
Major safety upgrades to the popular Kew Boulevard circuit will roll out mid-year following the release of funding from the Federal Government.
Parliament report recommends more bike lanes
A Victorian parliamentary committee report into the state's coronavirus response has confirmed that bikes are an integral part of helping us reach a new normal.
Moreland makes moves on better transport
The City of Moreland is searching for the answers to a hard question – and you can help provide them.
It’s time to build a new bike bridge in Perth
The Western Australian state government is pushing ahead with plans to build an iconic new Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge across the Swan River.
Brisbane to host BMX World Champs
Brisbane is set to welcome the worlds best BMX riders in 2026 when Sleeman Sports Complex hosts the UCI BMX World Championships.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition's Tassie Bike News Bites features plans to brighten the Intercity Cycleway, George Town MTB progress, Channel Hwy resurfacing, and riding events in the south.
Spring Street gets the treatment
Melbourne’s Spring Street is next on the list of CBD streets to gain new and more attractive bike lane upgrades.
The Gong gets UCI Bike City label
Wollongong has joined a list of elite bike riding destinations overnight, after the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) awarded the coastal city the prestigious UCI Bike City Label.
WA invests in bulk bike projects over next two years
The latest round of WA Bicycle Network grants will see more than 100 kilometres of new bike paths rolled out across 51 local council areas around the state.
State releases major bike network maps
The Victorian government has released the complete map set for the Strategic Cycling Corridor Network — check it out.
Bridge closure and bikeways coming to Brisbane CBD
Brisbane City Council is actively making it easier for its residents to ride in the CBD with the upcoming closure of the Victoria Bridge and new separated cycleways.
NSW Government backpedal on promised pop-up lanes
Transport for NSW has confirmed that it has scrapped plans for three pop-up cycleways due to them being ‘not suitable’.
New trail for Little Yarra River
Planning is underway for an enticing new trail along the Little Yarra River near Yarra Junction.
State roads cycling projects get underway
The Tasmanian Government has started work on several projects that will provide off-road share paths on state-owned roads as part of the commitment to spend $2 million per region to improve cycling infrastructure.
Time to rev up bike riding investment, government told
There should be a major and immediate expansion of bike riding facilities in Melbourne and major regional cities, according to Infrastructure Victoria.
Bus your bike from the rail trail
Riders on the O'Keefe Rail Trail between Heathcote and Bendigo will soon be able to hitch their bikes to a bus a take a ride back to town.
Opportunity opens for east trail connection
A new station between Surrey Hills and Mont Albert could provide opportunity to develop the proposed trail along the rail corridor from Box Hill to Hawthorn.
NSW Government to invest $710m in walking and cycling
The NSW Government will invest almost $710m in infrastructure for people who ride and walk over the next four years.
Making Bagot Road better
Feedback is being sought on how to make Bagot Road in Darwin better for bike riding, with feedback to help concepts for a new path.
Pop-up bike lanes coming to Heidelberg Road
Construction is about to begin on Heidelberg Road to install the first of the Victorian Government’s new pop-up bike lanes.
Major crackdown on reckless driving in NSW
NSW Police and Crime Stoppers have launched a major crackdown on life threatening behaviour, calling on road users to help report drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving.
Plans for bike-fueled stimulus in Narooma
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.
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.