Newsroom

for

September 2023

Disruption at Haymarket roundabout

Bike riders may be inconvenienced over the coming weeks as works get underway to upgrade the tram stop at Melbourne’s Haymarket roundabout.

Suburban Rail Loop vision emerges

A clearer picture of Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop is becoming visible as the State Government gets busy planning the first six station precincts to be built in the multi-billion-dollar project.

Councils gear up for Super Sunday bike counts

As the weather warms up and becomes more enjoyable for riding and walking, Bicycle Network Super Sunday volunteers will be ready and waiting to tally their numbers as we move closer to summer.

Toronto takes on the Dutch-style intersection

Protected intersections that separate bike riders from motor vehicles and improve visibility hold good promise in the realm of road safety, and the City of Toronto is preparing to dip its toes in these waters

Help shape Chapel Street’s future

Bike riders have an opportunity to influence the future of Melbourne’s busy Chapel Street as work starts on a new masterplan for the underperforming thoroughfare.

Bikes stay the course in latest cycling survey

Following a spike during the COVID pandemic, bike riding in Australia has largely resumed regular programming according to a new survey from Cycling and Walking Australia New Zealand.

Victorian riding numbers still strong

The latest figures on cycling rates across Australia indicate that while the COVID spike has been blunted, rider numbers in Victoria have remained robust.