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City of Melbourne released a draft of its new transport strategy yesterday afternoon and it includes a number of bike friendly plans.
Cycling cracks top five in Australia’s most popular sports
The latest Sports Australia data has bike riding in the top 5 participation sports and physical activities in Australia, but warns more work is needed to combat an inactivity crisis.
$6.2m for Parramatta bike links and vegetation
If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will invest $6.2 million in Parramatta to improve access and safety for people to ride and walk.
Belmont bike lane gets the go ahead
Geelong’s most controversial bike lane has been given the go ahead following a council meeting last night.
Major parties support Northern Rivers Rail Trail
Both Labor and The Nationals in have made election commitments to provide funding for a section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
Funding for northern route
A Shorten Labor Government would invest $500,000 to connecting the dedicated bicycle lane on Cumberland Road in Pascoe Vale with the Upfield Bike Path.
Shorten commits $4.8M to Footscray route
The Shorten campaign announces $4.8M support for a major bike corridor through Footscray, linking West Footscray Station to the Maribyrnong River via Napier Street.
Feds to fund Boulie upgrade
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed his bike-friendly side, providing $5 million for the safety upgrade of Melbourne's popular Kew Boulevard.
Cash for Walmer St Bridge
The Walmer Street Bridge over the Yarra, used by over 200 riders a day, has finally received cash from the Federal Government to widen and upgrade the deck.
Bruising bollards continue to cause bother
Yet again a rider has come to grief hitting a bollard on a trail, an entirely foreseeable outcome of an outdated and dangerous practice.

