October 2017
A new city-ranking list has named Brisbane as the best city in Australia but overall mobility in major centres is mediocre. Called the Sustainable Cities Mobility Index and published by private engineering and urban planning firm Arcadis, the list ranks cities on the performance of their transport networks, for quality of life, environmental impact and [...]
Infrastructure win on bike corridors
The State Government has committed to an accelerated roll-out of a network of strategic cycling corridors over the next 15 years.
Liveable speed spreads to Maribyrnong
The City of Maribyrnong is the latest Melbourne local council to embrace liveable speed streets to enhance bike riding and reduce risk for riders. Maribyrnong councillors on 17 October unanimously backed a proposal to reduce speeds on local streets across the municipality to 40 km/h in a staged approach across seven areas. The proposal argued [...]
Mind. Body. Pedal shortlisted for health award
Mind. Body. Pedal, has been chosen as a finalist in the Encouraging Physical Activity category for the 2017 VicHealth Awards.
Bike parking in Darwin a dire situation
Not a single respondent to a Bicycle Network survey said that Darwin has adequate bike parking. In September, Bicycle Network asked locals to have their say on how to make Darwin a better place to ride. Of those who took the survey, more than half ride a bike every day and three quarters ride at [...]
Bike vision confirmed for Fishermans Bend
The transport plan for Fishermans Bend confirms that bikes will have high priority in the new suburb that will house 80,000 people and 60,000 workers.
Calling volunteers for ultimate ride
It’s last call for volunteers to join us on the last ever Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain. Don’t miss this opportunity to help riders conquer the unrelenting and unpredictable climbs of Tassie’s rugged North West. We are after a crew of volunteers to join the team for a breath-taking adventure. As an extra special offer for [...]
Bicycle Network office closure
Bicycle Network's head office in Melbourne will be closed for two days on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 November.
Farewell, for now
Bicycle Network this week said farewell for the time being to its tireless Tasmania Adviser, Garry Bailey, who has accepted a position as Chair of RSAC.
Sydney plan promising for bikes
The plan to focus Sydney into three distinct centres offers great potential for bike riding to play a greater role in the transport system