October 2022
With the Victorian State election on the near horizon the campaign to expand the Peninsula Trail is clicking up a gear.
Federal boost to Barwon Heads route
The announcement by the Federal Government to contribute #125M to stage 2 of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade will extend critical bike infrastructure further into Geelong’s booming southern suburbs, and closer to the coast.
Bridge restorations put Northern Rivers Rail Trail a step closer
Two heritage-listed rail bridges on the Northern Rivers Rail Trail have been fully restored, with a 2023 opening scheduled for the Tweed section.
Tassie Bike News Bites
New park and ride bike parking in Huntingfield and path art on the Intercity Cycleway bring some colour to this edition of Bike News Bites.
AIRS technology hits Bundaberg
Bundaberg Regional Council is one of the latest municipalities to collect important transport data using Bicycle Network’s AIRS bike-counting technology.
Millions offered to build better bike cities
Cities with populations of more than 100,000 can apply for an international grant of US$1million to help pay for bike lanes and make local streets safer for bike riders.
Child’s Road disruption
There will be minor detours for bike riders and pedestrians on the Child’s Road Bridge crossing at the Darebin Creek starting this week.
Water main to disrupt Albion Street
Riders on the popular east-west Albion Street connection through Melbourne's north will encounter construction works for a new water main next month.
Have your say on active transport pathways in Penrith
Penrith City Council is updating its active transport implementation plan to determine priority projects, routes and infrastructure. And they are looking for your help.
Get on your bike & enjoy spring!
We’ve got a stready stream of rides coming through this month and leading into next month. More can be added at any time – you never know when a ride leader is going to be inspired – so keep an eye on the RidewithGPS events listings.