Newsroom

for

May 2024

Veloway is up and away

The first segment of the elevated 2.5km Veloway from Footscray to the City has been lifted into position as construction kicks off above a closed Footscray Road.

Thule child bike seat recalled

The Thule RideAlong child bike seat has been recalled due to the detection of high levels of fire retardant in padding used in the product.

Parkiteer: your feedback in action

With a network of more than 145 secure bike parking facilities, your experience with the Parkiteer program is of paramount importance as we endeavour to create a more active and sustainable transport future.

Newcrest Orange challenge cancelled 

Bicycle Network announces that the Newcrest Orange Challenge will not run in 2024. CEO Alison McCormack says the decision has not been made lightly.

A thanks from Save Ride2School

Bicycle Network wishes to offer a heartfelt thanks our network of bike riding friends who have helped us raise funds for our Ride2School program.

Take a look at your council’s latest budget

It is the time of the year when municipalities around the state are now finalising their budgets, providing an opportunity to discover whether they are taking their responsibilities for active transport seriously.

Back to the drawing board at Caulfield

The future of the vital strategic cycling corridor connection to Caulfield Station has again entered the zone of uncertainty with the City of Glen Eira rejecting options for an alternative route that the council itself had proposed.