September 2021
A major urban design rethink of Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs could spark interest in the innovative use of service roads for better bike infrastructure.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition of Tassie Bike News Bites covers the new streetscape in Glenorchy, underpass at Campbell Town, helmet shades and e-bike estimates questions.
New Yarraville path and bridge underway
Construction of the new path along Harris Street at the Yarraville Gardens is underway, along with preparations for the new bike bridge across the Whitehall Street truck route.
Expect minor impacts in Aberfeldie
The upgrade of the Maribyrnong River main sewer has moved to the Aberfeldie Park precinct, adjacent to the Maribyrnong River Trail and local bike routes.
A new date for National Ride2Work Day
Bicycle Network is excited to announce that this year’s National Ride2Work Day has a new date – Wednesday 10 November.
A new cycleway for Newcastle
Newcastle's bike riding network has received a boost with works finalising on a 1.1km shared path along Watkins Street, linking Glebe Road with Merewether Beach.
Blayney’s main street reimagined
The Blayney Shire Council and Place Design Group presented (via Zoom) a reimagined main street that included dedicated bike lanes and traffic-calming infrastructure.
Works starting on Barwon Heads Road upgrade
Construction starts next month on the upgrading of Barwon Heads Road through urban Geelong, bringing with it much needed bike infrastructure improvements.
Bikes corridors now in Melbourne plan
Melbourne’s official plans for future development across the metropolis will for the first time map strategic cycling corridors that are to form the arterial network for the city’s bike riders.
Ride clear of Docklands tram works
A major upgrade of tram infrastructure on Harbour Esplanade at Docklands is not expected to impact the bike trail along the harbour.