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6 April 2023

Amsterdam experiment reveals paths of stolen bikes

All images courtesy of MIT Senseable City Lab.   Amsterdam is home to an estimated 850,000 bikes, which provides fertile ground for thieves to ply their trade.    But what happens to these bikes once the locks are busted apart and the cables are cut?   Dismantling bikes into parts for reselling is a common [...]
Artists impression showing an aerial view of the intersection of Queen Street and Victoria Esplanade in Bellerive with wide shared paths and raised crossings over the road in a light brown concrete colour, contrasting with the dark grey asphalt of the road.
6 April 2023

Tassie Bike News Bites

This edition there are wider paths and raised crossings in Bellerive are up for comment, a new plan for Maydena Bike Park and new trails in Glenorchy, new ebike chargers in Hobart and more woe for people riding through Granton.
Woman wearing red pants and red helmet coasts down hill on Elizabeth Street on a classic road bike in front of the Stagg coffee shop.
4 April 2023

Hobart starts planning what’s central to its future

After years of arguing about building heights, the City of Hobart has released a draft Central Precincts Plan that also gives some indication of where it’s planning to build cycling infrastructure in the coming years.
distracted driver
4 April 2023

Phone and seatbelt detection cameras turned on in Victoria

State-of-the-art road safety cameras will target Victorian mobile phone use among drivers, and people not wearing seatbelts.  The cameras, which are now operating, use artificial intelligence to review images and detect potential infringements. Trained personnel will verify the infringements and Victoria Police will issue fines and demerit points.  It is estimated that the camera technology [...]

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Ride On returns in 2025

Ride On Magazine, Bicycle Network’s much-loved member publication, is making a comeback.

Peaks Challenge to raise funds for Ride2School  

The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March.

City of Adelaide looks at lower speed zones

The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment.

Construction begins on long-awaited Harbour Bridge bike project

Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun.  When completed, the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point. 

Bicycle Network Membership for riding groups and clubs

Late last year, we launched our Affiliate Membership program, specially designed for cycling groups and clubs.

Bike path to grow longer in Orange

Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path, one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools, playgrounds and sports facilities.

Digging begins for Canberra’s Garden City cycleway

Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route, setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs.

Bike groups call for National Urban Policy to deliver on active transport

In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy, Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment.

In a changing climate the shoreline is no sure thing

Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines, or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea. These are generally traffic-free routes, scenic, calm and refreshing. But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation, erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry.

Queensland’s big boon for bikes

The Queensland Government has committed to a significant expansion and upgrade of the state’s bike routes, as part of a $315 million investment in paths and infrastructure for active transport over the next four years.

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