December 2024
Greenline works suspended for summer
As the Australian Open tennis tournament looms, construction of the Greenline project through Birrarung Marr is in cold storage until next year.
New England Rail Trail funding cut
The NSW government has withdrawn $8.7 million in funding for the New England Rail Trail, earmarked from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund to build the 35.5km section of the New England rail trail between Glen Innes and Ben Lomond, the Glenn Innes Severn Council has announced.
Women on Wheels bridge the gap in Perth
Eighty Perth women, trans, and non-binary people have learned how to ride a bike since Women on Wheels, an initiative by WestCycle, began in 2023.
Brisbane parks get revamp for 2032 Olympics
Brisbane City Council plans to revitalise four key park precincts, transforming them into “legacy lifestyle destinations” with extensive recreation trails ahead of the 2032 Olympics..
City of Adelaide looks at lower speed zones
The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment.
Feedback open on Blue Mountains bike plans
Concept designs for seven new priority pathways in the Blue Mountains are open for community feedback.
Social rides winding down for Christmas
Social rides are still rolling this fortnight – the southern rides are starting to wind down as we approach Christmas but the Launceston rides are still going strong through the holidays – note you get a 30 minute sleep-in on New Years Day though!
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New bridge revealed for Newport
The designs for a major new bike and pedestrian bridge over the rail tracks in Newport in Melbourne's southwest have been released.