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August 2021

Alfred Street upgrade in Parramatta

Alfred Street in Harris Park, a priority cycling route in the Parramatta area, is set for some bike-friendly upgrades, including prioritized bicycle crossings at roundabouts.

Napier Street works underway

Riders on Napier Street through Fitzroy should be alert to roadworks take place along the busy connection to the city.
cargo bike

How to get more cargo bikes on the street

Cargo bikes are on the up as communities seek to reduce traffic congestion and emissions in cities, either by commercial logistics or household doing their own schlepping.

Give bikes more space, says new plan

Our roads should be deliberately redesigned to give more space to bikes, public transport and walking, Infrastructure Victoria has recommended.

Minor detour on Main Yarra Trail

A minor detour around the Main Yarra Trail in Abbotsford will be in place early next week while work is done to stabilise the riverbank.
Djerring Trail

Djerring Trial temporary closures

Riders on the Djerring Trail in Springvale may be impacted as sections of the trail are temporarily closed from September to November.

Cycling safety projects lined up ready to go

The Commonwealth Government has teamed up with the states and local councils to fund extra road safety projects as part of COVID-19 stimulus funding and in Tasmania this is resulting in 7 cycling safety projects.

Active kids become smart adults

Important new research from Japan has established that an active childhood produces a smarter healthier brain in later life.