May 2022
More bicycle commuters are now able to ride and park their bikes securely in new Parkiteers along the Frankston line as part of the Level Crossing Removal works.
Bikes cop blame as city has prospered
Business leaders are busily lamenting new bike lanes on city streets, but how relevant is this old hat argument to a new era of transport?
Feds promise $5 million for Peninsula Trail
If re-elected at the forthcoming election the Coalition Government has promised to provide $5M towards the vital Moorooduc-Mornington missing link on the Peninsula Trail.
Ride a bike right out of Singapore’s airport
Singapore travellers are now riding between the airport and the city using a new 3.5km park connector, raising the international bar for airport travel.
Victorian Budget 22/23: what’s in it for bikes?
The Victorian Budget for the next fiscal year was revealed this week and bikes have made it into the budget papers, albeit modestly.
More evidence that bike lanes have minimal impact on congestion
A recent study from researchers at Swinburne and Melbourne Universities has found that the effect of installed bike lanes on car travel times is actually miniscule.
Mickleham Road paths upgrade in state budget
The $207M upgrade of a section of Mickleham Road in Greenvale announced in the State budget this week will also deliver desperately needed bike facilities.
Yarra Ranges gets bikes on the bus
Yarra Ranges is the latest council to add bike racks to their bus lines, allowing riders to include public transport as part of their journey.
Victorian Liberals to fund bike bridge
The Liberal Party has committed to fund the proposed Anniversary Trail bridge over Toorak Road in Camberwell.
E-scooters reduce active travel
A recent study into shared e-scooters schemes in a major university city has shown that the use of the devices reduces healthy active travel, especially walking and bike riding.

