January 2021
After delays of almost a year due to COVID restrictions, the project to upgrade choked intersections on bike-busy Canning Street is rolling again.
Noosa Parade upgrade gets the go-ahead
A stretch of Noosa Parade between the Munna Point Bridge and the Garth Prowd Bridge is set for a major upgrade that promises to improve conditions for bike riders.
The COVID impact: fewer cars, more bad driving
New reports are confirming what bike riders experienced each day: although there may be fewer cars on the road, the drivers are more dangerous than ever.
Free car parking under attack
Britain’s hospitals have become increasingly dependent on car access, favouring people with motor vehicles and discriminating against those without.
Recall: unsafe MTB pedal
The RYFE 6 Pin Sasquatch mountain bike pedal has been recalled because it may snap when the bicycle is being ridden.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Tassie Bike News Bites is back for another big year, with nominations for Kingborough bike committee, Devonport's commuter cafe, a bike film night and roadwork info all featured.
North East Rail Trail starts moving
Dorset Council has advertised a development application to create the North East Rail Trail on the section between Scottsdale and Wyena, with all public comment due by 25 January.
Victoria Walks joins calls for safer speeds
Victoria Walks has called for safer speed limits on local streets and in busy pedestrian areas to encourage more people to walk and reduce crash risks.
Infrastructure Victoria backs bike incentives
Infrastructure Victoria has proposed a paid ride to work scheme to get more people on bikes and reduce traffic congestion in the COVID-normal world.
Rathdowne Street disruptions
Watermain renewals in Carlton may disrupt riders on a short section of Rathdown Street over the next month.