May 2023
Bike riders in Canberra may soon enjoy safer passage through the city's junctions, as the ACT government pursues best-practice intersection design that better prioritises active travel.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This week in News Bites: Burnie lodges a development application for the coastal pathway from Cooee, closures of the Intercity Cycleway and bottom of the North-South Track, and the North East Trail appeal to be heard in June.
Hobart rides stay closer to home
After a few months of rides out of town, the Hobart rides at the end of May stay closer to home while in the north-west the group is taking on a ride out of Penguin.
Rider numbers steady across country while Melbourne rises
Results from this year's Super Tuesday counts have been finalised, telling a tale of rebounding commuter numbers in Melbourne and a surprise or two in the micromobility space.
Minor detour through Edinburgh Gardens
Riders on the Inner Circle Trail through Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy will encounter a minor detour from next Wednesday.
Royal Parade disruptions for bikes
Work starting on a major water main project along Royal Parade will impact on city-bound riders from next week.
Back on your Bike rides for 2 more years
Bicycle Network’s popular Back on your Bike program has been re-funded for another 2 years thanks to the Tasmanian Government’s Healthy Tasmania grants.
New paths under construction on Blind Creek Trail
Melbourne Water’s major project to re-naturalise Blind Creek in Wantirna South continues to move forward with work now starting on the renewal of concrete paths through the precinct.
Mac Point funding spurs northern suburbs plan
The federal government’s funding announcement for Hobart’s Macquarie Point precinct has prompted the state government to start talking about plans for rapid bus and ferry expansion which could mean a wider cycleway and more bike parking.