April 2024
North East Rail Trail hits funding road block, Kingborough Council releases draft budget, a new Transport Minister and scramble crossing biking etiquette are in this Bike News Bites.
Velodrome goes electric for the Bicycle Network E-bike Expo
Thousands of people from around Victoria descended on the Brunswick Velodrome on Sunday 7 April, where Bicycle Network’s first E-bike Expo offered test rides of all the latest makes and models in a safe, family-friendly setting.
Help shape bike travel through North Sydney
North Sydney Council is refreshing of its Integrated Cycling Strategy and is seeking ideas from the community to help make bike riding a more appealing mode of transport.
Weekend rail disruptions for Melbourne
Riders who take their bikes on trains face disruption over the coming weekend, as buses replace trains on several routes around Melbourne.
Driver using phone jailed over rider death
A driver using her phone to access social media in the lead-up to a crash with a bike rider has been imprisoned.
Bicycle Network seeks female board member
The board of Bicycle Network is seeking a female director to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Jennifer Lang.
Scooter trial extended . . . again
Victoria's trial of electric scooters is being extended for another six months as the state government investigates additional safety and compliance measures.
Climate Council’s plan to halve transport pollution
Transport is Australia’s fastest growing source of emissions, but a new Climate Council report has laid out a clear plan to stem the tide and put the country on track for a sustainable future.
Snowy River bridge works underway
Work is underway on the first phase of the restoration of the historic trestle railway bridge which will form part of the East Gippsland Rail Trail at Orbost.
Rathdowne St bike lane closes for night works
The Victoria Street Water Main Renewal project is moving to the corner of Rathdowne and Queensberry Streets, closing Rathdowne to all southbound traffic at night, including bike lanes.