October 2025
The federal government has proposed making autonomous emergency braking systems (AEBS) that detect people on bicycles and on foot compulsory for all new cars and light vehicles in Australia.
Federation Trail update
The Federation Trail remains closed at Laverton North due to inundation. As a result there are plans for further works on drainage in the area.
Critical link for South Dandenong network
The Victorian Government has announced it will deliver a critically important component of the future trail network in Dandenong South.
Kinglake Road landslip repaired
The emergency repairs on popular roadie route, Kinglake Road, have been completed.
Dynon Road Bridge opens for bikes
An entirely new bike route into the central city has opened with the completion of the new active transport bridge across the rail yards in West Melbourne.
NSW cracks down on e-bikes, e-scooters
The New South Wales Government is proposing more power to state and local government to hold share bike and scooter companies to account, including where devices are parked.
Dormant Opal card balances to be invested in active transport
The New South Wales Government plans to recover unused balances on dormant Opal cards and invest the funds in active transport initiatives.
Bike numbers boom at Ride2Work Day
Thousands took part in Ride2Work Day on Wednesday 15 October 2025, with ridership up across all surveyed Melbourne sites.
30km streets cheap, quick safety move
Tassie Bike News Bites
Ride2Work Day brekkies, Sally's Ride gets moving, members advocating for more bike parking and cycleway detour coming up.