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.
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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.
New greenlink in Slacks Creek
A new one kilometre greenlink pathway opened in Slacks Creek, Queensland this week, offering a new and exciting healthy space to the community.
Funding announced for Ararat MTB Trails
The Ararat MTB trails will be the State Government first bike tourism project aimed at helping regional Victoria recover from the impact of COVID-19.
Getting back to the office, with blinkers on
As our national and state governments are taking their first, fearful steps toward getting Australians back to workplaces, they seem to be forgetting about bikes.
New advisory committee formed to connect Brisbane bikeways
Brisbane City Council and the Queensland state government have formed an advisory committee to address missing links between the city’s bikeways.
Huntingfield plan misses bike connections
The Tasmanian Government has released a draft master plan for a major new residential development in Huntingfield in the state’s south and is calling for public feedback, including on active transport connections, before 26 June.
Construction activity along Hallam ByPass Trail
Riders should be alert to construction activities along the trail starting next week and continuing until late September.
Expanding trails in the Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills riders can get excited about two new bike trails endorsed by Mount Barker District Council earlier this month.
Brisbane bike bridge plans go ahead
With public consultation complete, a business case will now be developed for the Kangaroo Point bike bridge, with state government committing $1.6m to the plan.
COVID-19 is an opportunity. Seize it!
Melbourne could be the first city to seize the coronavirus crisis as a once in a generation opportunity to re-craft streets for active travel.
New cycleways on the way for Inner West
Residents of Sydney’s Inner West will soon enjoy three new cycleways and paths as part of state government funding to revitalize open spaces along the Parramatta Road corridor.
Greens renew call for passing law
Minimum passing distance laws will be on the agenda when the Victorian parliament sits tomorrow.
COVID-19 creating state of physical activity
With so many people out riding and walking during the COVID-19 restrictions, governments need to create more space.
Swap our streets for cycleways to keep people riding
Bicycle Network is asking governments to turn roads into cycleways to ease the load on busy bike paths during coronavirus restrictions.
The Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail officially opens
After nearly two decades of hard work the 21 kilometre Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail officially opened last week.
Virus slashes traffic, empties roads
A significant drop in traffic as we comply with stay-home restrictions suggests that congestion could be much easier, and cheaper, to fix than governments think.
BikeSpot 2020 kicks off
BikeSpot 2020 offers bike riders and drivers an opportunity to share perceptions of bike riding safety in Victoria, and prioritise areas of improvement.
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.