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Summerleas Rd underpass opens, Turners Beach path nears completion, Cycling without Age needs volunteers and the Bike Collective releases raffle fundraiser in this issue of Tassie Bike News Bites.
Priority trail crossing at Rae Street
After an eternity of delay, bikes and pedestrians now have appropriate priority on the Capital City Trail at Rae Street in North Fitzroy.
New helmet standard adopted in Victoria
Bike riders in Victoria have a wider choice of helmets now that several international helmet standards will be accepted alongside the existing Australian standard.
Police nab 700 impaired drivers over holiday period
Victoria Police caught more than 700 drunk and drug drivers during a major road safety effort across the Easter and Anzac Day period.
Broome set for bike path boom
Broome is booming for bike riders with funding announced for four new shared paths.
Riding up more than 50% in City of London
Bike riding in the City of London has increased by more than 50% over the past two years, making bicycles the most common vehicle on city streets during peak hours.
Three new rail trails proposed for Western Australia
Three scenic new rail trails have been proposed for the agricultural region north of Albany in Western Australia.
Cottesloe Marine Parade upgrade in the works
Designs for an upgrade of the 4km shared path along Marine Parade in Cottesloe are not far away, with the release of a $400,000 tender for the project.
Newcastle includes bike lanes in civic precinct upgrade
The City of Newcastle is asking for feedback on a new plan for its historic civic precinct that includes new and upgraded bike lanes.
Yarra City flubs Elizabeth St vote
In a shambolic meeting on Tuesday 8 April, a majority of Yarra City councillors rejected the officers’ recommendation for 2.1m wide bike lanes on Elizabeth Street.