April 2023
Governance specialist Sam Butcher has joined the Bicycle Network board as a co-opted member.
Police shocked by Easter holiday drivers
The ugly Easter weather in Victoria might have spoiled the weekend for keen bike riders but at least it kept us out of the way of the almost 8000 drivers police detected offending during the period. Speeding, mobile phone and drink and drug driving offences were particularly notable. More than a third of all offences [...]
More bike lanes for St Kilda Road
Another gap in the St Kilda Road bike lane corridor will soon be connected as works starts on the city-bound section between Park and Dorcas Street, South Melbourne.
Darwin floats reduced speeds for its CBD
The City of Darwin is casting an eye to the future and floating the idea of reduced speed limits to make its CBD more compatible with alternative modes of transport.
Share your thoughts on Pascoe Vale bike lanes
A new survey has provided riders with the opportunity to share their thoughts on protected bike lanes being trialed in Pascoe Vale.
E-scooter trial extended
Victoria’s experiment with e-scooters has been extended another six months and will now include privately owned devices in addition to the hire schemes in Melbourne and Ballarat.
Walmer Street Bridge delay
Construction of the new land bridge connection on the northern side of the Walmer Street Bridge has been delayed and is now not expected to be completed until late July or early August.
Federation Trail upgrade underway
The next stage of the Greening the Pipeline project along the Federation Trail is now underway and offers a convenient detour for bike riders. Stage Five, which includes significant improvements to the local environment between Skeleton Creek and Forsyth Road, has switched the trail across the outfall channel to the paths on the northern side [...]
Pump station works at Southbank
A project to upgrade the pumps that keep Crown Casino from flooding will get underway at the end of the month on the Yarra Promenade, creating some disturbances for bike and pedestrian traffic.
Leicester Street closure
A key route for bike riders traveling in and out of the University of Melbourne precinct is now closed.