Newsroom

for

April 2018

train station bike parking

More bike parking at stations?

A flurry of government and opposition announcements this week indicates the race is on to provide more parking at train stations. But will it be for bikes?
Bike riders and the Sydney Harbour Bridge steps

Female bike rider numbers down on steps

A recent count of people riding bikes in the morning peak has shown that poor access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway is deterring female bike riders.

Integrated transport needs bicycles

Integrated transport options need to factor in bicycle parking and carriage, including racks on buses, space on ferries and parking at light rail stations.

Humphreys Rivulet path answer to Tolosa St troubles

The top end of Glenorchy’s Tolosa Street has become increasingly busy with the success of the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park, Tolosa Park criterium cycling circuit and mountain bike trails in Wellington Park.
Newsroom_cycling memorial Woronora.

Cycling memorial to open in Woronora

A special cycling memorial has been erected in Woronora Memorial Park in Sydney in remembrance of all people who have died while riding a bike.

April activities across Tasmania

We’ve got a variety of rides and events around the state in April, including a weekend on Bruny Island, a stall at the north-west eco festival, Burnie road rides and valet parking at the AFL football match in Hobart.
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Future of transport in NSW

The future of transport in NSW will only be bright if the government follows through on its numerous plans including the Future Transport 2056 Strategy.
bike rider faster than car

Drivers think bikes are slower

As many bike commuters have discovered the quickest way to get to work, university or footy training is to jump on you bike. But drivers think the opposite.
IKEA store impression

Shopping IKEA car-free

You know the world is changing when IKEA plans to replace car parking with bike parking and build its latest store at a railway station.