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.
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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.
Construction starts on Australia’s biggest bike hub
A new $13.5 million, 86-hectare Wylde BMX and Mountain Bike Facility is coming to life in the Western Sydney Parklands.
Blockers to cop the biff
The Victorian government will get tough with drivers who nudge into or completely block intersections – the bane of bike riders everywhere.
A curvaceous and spacious bridge
Major Road Projects Victoria and their contractors fully embraced the reasoning behind the suggestion of curved corners on the ramps rather than the squared original structure.
Government funds Back on your Bike program
Bicycle Network got the good news last week that the government has agreed to fund a new program it has proposed, aimed at getting more people riding again in Tasmania.
Adjustments made to Warburton MTB plans
Work will continue on plans for a major new mountain bike destination at Warburton, with community feedback resulting in some changes to the original design.
New trail designs for Plenty River
Preliminary designs for the $19.3M trail construction through Plenty River Gorge have been released for public comment. Have your say.
Harbour Bridge ramp plans open for feedback
Transport for NSW has opened community consultation on the proposed ramp concepts to replace the 55 steps at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Alphington link push continues
The long-awaited bike link from Farm Road in Alphington to the Darebin Creek Trail is back on the horizon.
New parks, new trails
Parks Victoria has opened consultation on a number of new regional parks that could host attractive new trails for riders and walkers.
Bad-boy drivers targeted in new safety push
The Victorian Government is targeting frequent and high-risk offenders as part of a new action plan to make roads safer.
Main Yarra Trail closure at Gipps Street
A popular section of the Main Yarra Trail between Gipps Street and the Clarke Street connection in Abbotsford will be temporarily closed for five days next week.
State Roads Cycling Priority Project Update
The Tasmanian Government has completed the first of several cycling projects alongside Goodwood Road in Glenorchy as part of its $6 million state roads cycling priorities program.
A vanilla budget for bikes
Today’s Victorian State Budget is a vanilla budget for active transport, giving a small taste of the transformative change to transport the state needs.
WA delivering $30M worth of transport upgrades
The McGowan Government is delivering more than $30 million worth of transport upgrades across the Mid-West region, with bike riding projects not forgotten.
$3M bike grant gets redirected in Adelaide
$3 million of state government funding for the east-west city bikeway that was scrapped earlier this year will be redirected to other bike riding projects in Adelaide CBD.
Brisbane’s latest bike bridge
Brisbane plan to add a bike bridge at Woolloongabba to complement the Veloway 1 cycleway and connect the gaps in the city's growing commuter bike network.
Heidelberg Road route continues to impress
The pop up bike route along Heidelburg Road has proved popular with riders with more than 5000 riders a week already using the corridor and upgrades on the way.
New Climate Change Strategy nods to increased bike riding
The Victorian Government has released its Climate Change Strategy that including a nod to increased bike riding, but no clear plan of attack.
Protecting people who ride in the NSW Road Safety Action Plan 2026
Bicycle Network has provided detail feedback to assist the NSW Government in delivering its new Road Safety Action Plan 2026.