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.
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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.
Great Lake trail plans facing opposition
Momentum has been building to create a 100 km adventure trail looping around yingina/Great Lake in the Central Highlands for walking and bike riding, but local opposition is rising.
Huntingfield 1st stage out for comment
The Tasmanian Government has lodged a development application for its new housing estate in Huntingfield, south of Kingston, with a 3 metre wide shared path featured throughout the site.
Mornington upgrade presents bike opportunity
Planning for an upgrade to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway through Rosebud presents a not-to-be missed opportunity for local bike route upgrades.
Planning changes could boost bike infrastructure
The Tasmanian Government has released a scoping paper outlining the options for new planning policy guidance that could include provision for more cycling infrastructure.
Have your say on Taylor Street, Toowoomba
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is investigating ways to create a safe, direct and connected bike route on Taylor Street, Toowoomba. Have your say.
Fresh funding to boost bike riding in Kiama
The NSW Government is investing $3.3 million in walking and cycling projects in Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo on the New South Wales southcoast.
Port Phillip lines up pop-ups
Riders in Melbourne's inner south appear set to gain a clutch of new pop-up bike lanes later this year, courtesy of the Department of Transport’s $13M pop-up bike lane program.
Davey Street changes out for comment
The second stage of plans for the controversial Southern Outlet–Macquarie Street project have been released for public comment, and while bicycles get some attention there is scope to include more substantive cycling infrastructure.
Give bikes more space, says new plan
Our roads should be deliberately redesigned to give more space to bikes, public transport and walking, Infrastructure Victoria has recommended.
Cycling safety projects lined up ready to go
The Commonwealth Government has teamed up with the states and local councils to fund extra road safety projects as part of COVID-19 stimulus funding and in Tasmania this is resulting in 7 cycling safety projects.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail rocks on
A project to revitalise the Moonee Ponds Creek in Strathmore and Oak Park has a vision for the creek that really rocks. And when the rocks roll in, the concrete trucks roll out.
Upfield Trail on the up and up
The on-again off-again extension of the Upfield Trail through to the M-80 Ring Road has been confirmed, with a starting date locked in for the middle of next year.
Suburban Rail to loop in bikes
The massive Suburban Rail Loop project will rely significantly on large numbers of passengers riding bikes to the 12 stations, recently released studies show.
Another hold up for the Harbour Bridge
The NSW Heritage Council has called for provisions to minimise the impacts on the heritage listed Sydney Harbour Bridge following the release of long-awaited bike ramp designs.
Illawarra transport plan aims to get people out of cars
The New south Wales government has released a plan that aims to get people out of cars and onto bikes, sidewalks and public transport in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region.
Watchdog mauls govt over transport planning
Victoria's auditor general has ripped into the state government over failures to properly integrate transport planning as required by legislation.
Road safety that helps people riding
Tasmania’s upper house has opened an inquiry into road safety and is calling for submissions on how we can cut the unnaceptablly high number of deaths and injuries on our roads.
Hobart ferry off and running
Hobart’s ferry trial began this week and the response from people riding has been strong, with the first day seeing about 10 bikes per trip.
E-bike cheats threaten path safety
Hot-rodded e-bikes are looming as a threat to the safety of bike riders and pedestrians on bike trails around Australia.
New smarter bike detectors to improve crossings
New technology that better detects bike riders and pedestrians at intersections is being introduced to Melbourne.
Mountain bike makeover for Mackay mill
Works will soon begin on a makeover of the Cattle Creek Mill to create the new Finch Hatton Trailhead mountain biking hub.
Five ways to tell if bike lanes are working
We've gone mad for bikes in Melbourne and, as a result, ‘pop-up’ bike lanes are now being trialled across the Melbourne CBD and several inner city suburbs. The question for many is: how much are they being used?
Highway planning from top to bottom of state
The state government is seeing your views on planning studies for the West Tamar Highway and Huon Highway, with deadlines for comment by mid August.
Shared path gets rolling in Broome
Construction of Stage 1 of the Conti Foreshore shared path project is now complete, providing a high quality route along the famous foreshore in Broome.
South coast economy climbs high on mountain bikes
Mountain bikes are providing an uphill boost to local economies in New South Wales' south coast as communities look to rebuild from fire, flood and pandemic.
Hobart ferry set to sail this month, with bikes!
Hobart’s trial ferry service is set to start sailing this month, with capacity for 15 bicycles on each trip between Bellerive and Brooke Street Pier on Hobart’s waterfront.
Great Southern Rail Trail extension announced
The increasingly popular Great Southern Rail Trail through South Gippsland is to gain a 21 kilometre extension.
Technology on trial for intersection safety
With most bike crashes occurring at intersections, along with a third of all traffic fatalities, road safety authorities are exploring whether advanced technologies can help reduce the risk.
Sun shines on bikes in masterplan
A new masterplan for the Sunshine Transport Precinct is underway with a strong focus on the provision of bike infrastructure.
New trail for Cranbourne
The state government will build 4km of new trail as part of the Cranbourne rail line upgrade, creating a direct route between Lynbrook, Merinda Park and Cranbourne stations
Woolgoolga to trial separated bike lane
The town of Woolgoolga is set to trial a new gold standard on-road separated bike lane, with physical protection from parking or traffic lanes.