August 2020
Bike commuting is tipped to increase by 55 per cent in Melbourne after COVID-19 – so when will we see more state government support?
Survey shows it’s time for Spring Street to step up
A survey released by VicHealth today has shown it's time for the Victorian state government to get on with making it easier to move around during COVID-19.
Port Phillip signals bike budget boost
Separated bike lanes along Jacka Boulevard and Beaconsfield Parade are part of a package of proposed active transport enhancements approved by the City of Port Phillip.
Separation at the S-Bend
New separated bike lanes have been installed at the bottom of William Street in the CBD where it curves around to link up with Queens Bridge over the Yarra.
Adelaide keen to drive out of depression
Adelaide is set to go against the trend and roll out the red carpet for cars as a way to help the city bounce back from COVID-19.
New Ring Road Trail detour
The M80 trail will have an additional detour for a short period next month, with the Blaxland Avenue overpass unavailable for about a week in mid-September.
Tassie parks it despite winter chills!
Tasmanians got a rain-free day to Park it for the Planet but still had to rug up against a chilly winter wind on Wednesday 26 August to help build the 5 tonnes of avoided CO2 emissions.
Bikes drive down carbon emissions
More than five tonnes of carbon emissions were saved from being spewed into the environment yesterday by Bicycle Network's Park it for the Planet event.
No joy for bike riders in Midtown designs
Hobart Council has released draft plans for a redesign of the “midtown” section of Elizabeth Street but calls for safer bicycle conditions have been rejected.
Tassie Bike News Bites
In this edition's Bike News Bites our Ride2School program join the University of Tasmania on a climate change research project, Burnie road closure, funding agreed for Intercity Cycleway-Macquarie Point link and new RACT expert panel for Launceston transport vision.