May 2024
Riders travelling along the Hurstbridge line next Thursday should be mindful of disruptions as buses replace trains on the final leg of the journey.
Tourist buses blight Beach Road
Riders who throng the Beach Road route have encountered increasing numbers of tourist buses randomly stopped on the roadway through Brighton, and more scarcely, discharging passengers who sprint across the road oblivious of the riding bunches rapidly approaching.
Checking out of Parliament with an 850km bike ride
Some politicians have a penchant for chartered choppers, while others opt for VIP flights. For retiring Senator Janet Rice with 850km to travel, a bike will do just fine.
Know how to manage your device batteries
Fire safety authorities are becoming increasingly concerned at the risk lithium-ion batteries are posing to our health.
Could the Netherlands embrace helmets?
The Netherlands—once the gold standard for bike safety—is rethinking its long-standing opposition to bike helmets.
More progress on truck safety
Work continues with the development of new and better approaches to managing road safety when trucks and vulnerable road users interact.
Upgrade for Upfield Trail
An on-road section of the Upfield Trail could be converted into a shared zone in a proposal from the City of Merri-bek.
New York plans 500 secure bike parking units across the city
As ridership soars to record highs and heavier cargo bikes and e-bikes hit the streets in big numbers, New York City is turning its attention to secure storage for residents of the Big Apple.
Ballarat forges a better lake connection
The City of Ballarat is continuing to plug gaps in its bike network, and the next link in the chain is a busy street approaching the scenic Lake Wendouree.
TAC sounds alarm for tired drivers
Drivers are four times more likely to crash if they’ve had less than five hours’ sleep, according to research by Monash University and the Transport Accident Commission.