December 2018
The results of a community consultation on Melbourne's next transport strategy show positive community reaction to press ahead with prioritising active transport.
Bike vs pedestrian crash myth exposed
A new and comprehensive study of pedestrian injuries resulting from collisions with people who ride bikes in Melbourne has found that such crashes are rare.
New bike bridge planned for Jacana on M80 trail
The old bridge on the Western Ring Road Trail at Jacana is to be replaced with a more satisfactory structure as part of the Inland Rail Project. Your feedback is welcome.
Maribyrnong Trail detour in Essendon West
There will be minor detours on the Maribyrnong Trail in Essendon West over the next few weeks as part of the Maribyrnong River Main Sewer upgrade investigations.
City orders Cops to crack down on Mall riders
The City of Melbourne has asked police to get tough with bike riders riding illegally through the Bourke Street Mall after a complaint from a local pedestrian.
Pascoe Vale Road sewer project alert
The Pascoe Vale Road sewer relining project gets underway soon and may have some impact on riders in the Pascoe Vale and Strathmore areas from early next year.
North Fitzroy water main works alert
Melbourne Water will have intermittent road closures on Alfred Crescent, Falconer and Scotchmer Streets in December and January for the M41 Water Main Project.
HS2 Bike: the forgotten trail
The proposal to develop a 500km north-south bike route through central England in conjunction with the High Speed 2 rail project seems to be going nowhere.
Middle aged riders cheat death
An interesting study of a huge group of riders in Denmark has provided powerful proof that people who ride bikes live longer than those that choose not to.
Australians want road pricing as congestion fix
A survey by the University of Sydney found the majority of Australians would rather be charged directly for travel rather than pay fuel excises and registration.