June 2024
Major changes will be made to key bike routes into the city in the coming days.
Designs released for new Mordialloc Station precinct
Designs have been released for the elevated rail tracks and new station at Mordialloc scheduled to be constructed next year and opened in 2026.
Swanston street to close next week
The Swanston Street bike lane into the city will be closed at the Young & Jackson corner on Flinders Street through to Flinders Lane.
No state funds for Ride2School
Bicycle Network’s almost 20-year-old Ride2School program has not been named in the Sport and Recreation Victoria’s new Kids Active Travel Program funding announcement.
Bikes can make big contribution to Net Zero
The Australian Government has embarked on the planning to reduce Australia’s excessive transport CO2 emissions down to our ambitious net zero target at 2050. A big ask.
Bike bulletin
Bits and bobs of news from the bike riding world.
Can we create safer drivers?
One of the dubious advantages of being a bike rider is that we get to see up close just how bad some drivers are.
Parramatta says yes to new bike plan
The City of Parramatta has endorsed a new bike plan, earmarking nearly 20km of new bike paths for delivery by 2027.
Perth bike path offers cruisy trips to the coast
Coastal connectivity is on the improve for bike riders in north Perth, who can now cruise down to harbour on a freshly finished shared path.
12 new tram stops for route 86
The route 86 tram, which shares its streets with many bike riders through Melbourne inner northern suburbs, is due for a suite of 12 new stops—a move that could have significant benefits for riders as well as tram passengers.