November 2017
Detours and road closures around Tasmania.
Say no to rego, it’s not going to happen
A fatal crash yesterday caused a member of the public to call for bike registration. Registration would not have made a difference, and it never will.
Police charges show one case doesn’t fit all
Charges laid against drivers from separate tragic and sickening crashes in Victoria show that sometimes the police need to take different approaches.
Sunday’s count to be super
This Sunday, volunteers will set out across shared paths and trails as part of Australia’s biggest recreational count, Bicycle Network’s Super Sunday.
Veloway designs underway
Designs for the veloway component of the massive West Gate Tunnel project are underway, with further details beginning to emerge.
Doubling up on repeat offenders
Repeat offenders will get a double dose of trouble under new reforms introduced by the Victorian Government, with court sanctions and penalties set to come with twice the pain.
Row brewing over George Street bike ban
Bikes are to be banned from George Street, one of Sydney’s key bike commuter routes.
Infrastructure grants available
Community groups are invited to apply for infrastructure grants from the state government to fund local projects. Grants of between $100,000 and $300,000 are available for sport and recreation infrastructure. “I encourage local organisations to consider applying for a project that will help make a real difference to our local communities,” NSW Minister for Transport [...]
Battery Point Walkway back on
Hobart City Council has announced $6.8 million set aside in the capital works budget to re-start the Battery Point Walkway project.
Riding to work as effective as joining a gym
Stop the presses – a study from the University of Copenhagen has found that riding to work burns as much fat as a gym session.