December 2021
At present, the Australian Government only funds active travel as part of larger infrastructure projects. We are recommending more reasonable funding be provided.
Five wins for bikes in 2021
Another year coming to a close is the perfect time to reflect on some of this year’s big wins for people who ride bikes in Australia.
Fact check: Bike lanes don’t cause congestion
A recent exposé in The Guardian details how a nasty myth linking bike lanes to congestion escaped into the wild, and even made its way Down Under.
Pop-up pulse check
City of Melbourne and Victorian state government both made pop-up bike lane promises when the pandemic struck. Let's do a quick pulse check to see where they're at.
Boroondara plans big bike boost
The City of Boroondara has released a draft of its next 10-year bike strategy, promising to usher in a new era of sustainable, active transport across Melbourne’s middle, eastern suburbs.
Darebin Trail upgrade open
A major upgrade of the Darebin Creek Trail is all but complete, with the trail fully open within the next few days.
Warburton MTB plans out for comment
The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project has entered a critical phase with the project's Environment Effects Statement now open for public comment.
Mount Alexander Road closure for tram works
Sections of Mount Alexander Road through Travencore and Moonee Ponds will be closed for tram works in early January.
Check the web before you ride this summer
As the state opens its borders this week and the inevitable entry of COVID-19 to our shores, a reminder to keep you eye on our ride listings https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/2014-bicycle-network-tasmania/events in case of cancellations or other changes to rides that may come into force.
Tassie Bike News Bites
A new share path loop around Glenorchy, DerbyFest announces dates, Macquarie Point cuts back a blind corner, and news from the Tas Bike Collective in this issue of In the Loop.