July 2022
US delivery giant UPS have unveiled their new electric four-wheeled cargo cycles, which are currently hitting bike lanes across New York and other major cities.
New Parkiteer cages at Aircraft and Hoppers Crossing stations
A new Parkiteer with 26 bike parking spaces has opened at Aircraft station, and a second Parkiteer has been added to the upgraded Hoppers Crossing station
New paths emerge on Narre Warren Rd
Work is well underway on the trails on Narre Warren Road North, where the road upgrade project is renewing and extending the shared trail network.
Calder Park trail opportunity
The project to remove two level crossings in Melbourne’s outer north-west has provided an opportunity to extend the commuter trail network to growing suburbs.
Yarra’s transport strategy gets thumbs up
The gavel is down and the motion to adopt Yarra City Council’s ten-year transport strategy has passed through.
Bike subsidy for Estonian school children
School children in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, are being encouraged to ride to school with the promise of $150 towards a bike.
Run Melbourne closures on city routes
The mass participant running event, Run Melbourne’s will affect inner city bike routes next weekend, Sunday 24 July.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail alert
Riders will notice construction activities adjacent to the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail in the McCauley Road precinct in North Melbourne.
Recall: Bolt fault grounds e-bike
The Schwinn Voador and Kettle Valley electric bikes have been recalled because the disk brake rotors may fall out.
Part of the plan should be bike parking, paths
The Tasmanian Government is reviewing its State Planning Provisions, which determines how many bike parking spots should be provided for in new buildings.