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Work starting on major new bike bridge
Construction is due to start on a major new bike link into Melbourne connecting the western suburbs to the city.
Properly price parking to fix congestion
The State Government’s key transport advisory body, Infrastructure Victoria, has called for major reforms to car parking so more bike lanes can be built.
Funding boost for Forrest MTB
The revitalisation of the Forrest Mountain Bike Park has the green light following a $500,000 grant offer from the state government.
Hope for Geelong’s bike lanes
Protected bike lanes on Geelong's Malop Street look likely to remain after the state government took control from the local council.
Dodgy detour puts Sydney riders in danger
The cycle bridge over Victoria Road in Sydney's inner west has been shut down for construction of the WestConnex motorway — and riders aren't happy with the detour.
Hobart embarks on critical future plan
The City of Hobart has thrown open it’s Central Precincts Plan project to the public for their ideas and input.
New hope for rail trails in regional NSW
Bush fire affected communities in regional NSW could receive a tourism boost if rail trail projects are included as part of the recovery efforts.
State funding allocated for Fernleigh Track extension
Construction on the Fernleigh Track extension is likely to start after the New South Wales government announced funding for the project.
Brisbane’s velobridge proposal
The latest stage of Queensland’s biggest bikeway project proposes a controversial ‘velobridge’ where riders loop out over the water. Have your say on the plans.
RACV joins the call for passing laws
Motoring group RACV has joined the calls for minimum passing distance laws to be introduced in Victoria.
Legal bungle stalls trail projects
Two major trail expansions in Melbourne’s north—situated along railway corridors—have been frozen due to a recently discovered legal anomaly.
A year of campaigning for people who ride
We thought we’d take the opportunity to reflect on a year of fighting for the rights of bike riders and campaigning for better bike riding conditions.
Road Safety Symposium
World leading experts will explore new avenues to improve safety on our roads at a symposium scheduled for Melbourne in March 2020.
Off-road path to link airport to causeway
The Department of State Growth has revised plans to widen the Tasman Highway between the airport and Midway Point causeway and new plans include a shared riding and walking path along the northern edge of the road.
Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp update
An updated proposal for a bicycle ramp for the Sydney Harbour Bridge is expected to be released in the coming months.
Traffic inquiry coming to the end of the line
The Legislative Council’s inquiry into Hobart traffic congestion has now held public hearings and the submissions are in, as we wait to see what it recommends to solve the capital’s pesky peak hour problems.
Banning bikes not the fix for George Street
Bicycles are set to be banned on George Street between Town Hall and Wynyard just weeks before Sydney’s light rail is set to open.
Rumble in the regions
Regional Roads Victoria continues to upgrade the safety of rural roads and is undertaking an extensive rollout of rumble strips across the state's south-west.
Change to footpath riding law not enough
Bicycle Network is disappointed by the Andrews Labor Government’s decision to increase the age that people in Victoria can ride a bike on the footpath by just one year.