October 2024
Tasmania’s Road Safety Advisory Council has released a consultation paper on speed management weeks after a road safety conference in Hobart revealed the national road toll is on the way up
Tassie Bike News Bites
Is hard and fast the best exercise method?
While it is definitely proven that riding a bike brings amazing benefits to human health, there has long been a question about whether it is better to exercise a little every day or go for a big burst at the weekend.
More night closures of Footscray Road trail
More night closures of the Footscray Road Trail are planned for late October.
A watchful eye on trucks
Authorities have launched a fleet of hi-tech camera vehicles to keep a sharp eye on any wayward truckies, in a move to improve heavy vehicle compliance with various safety, route and vehicle regulations across Australia.
Swanston Street bike lane closure
Northbound bike riders along Swanston Street will find the bike lane closed at Franklin Street from mid-October until mid-November.
Government should be supporting safer roads
New groups join Streets People Love council election campaign
The Disability Resource Centre and Sydney Road Accessible Tram Stops Campaign have joined bike riding, walking and active transport groups involved in the Streets People Love 2024 council election campaign.