Advocacy
The State Opposition has announced it will oppose proposed ban of e-bikes on trains.
Bathurst seeks active transport strategy ideas
Bathurst Regional Council is running community drop-in sessions to gather ideas on how to improve active transport in the region.
Toowoomba seeks cycleway feedback
Toowoomba Regional Council is calling for community feedback on several proposed cycleway options connecting Newtown residential suburbs to the city centre.
Ministers demand urgent e-bike action from Canberra
The New South Wales and Victorian governments have teamed up to push their federal colleagues towards urgent reform of the flawed legal controls that have plagued the development of the e-bike sector and resulted in numerous battery fires, and now, a proposal to ban e-bikes from trains.
E-bike fires prompt train ban
Thousands of e-bike riders could be deprived of their rights to take their bikes on trains following moves by state governments to outlaw e-bikes and e-scooters from trains because of the risk of battery fires.
Epping plan boosts bike infrastructure
Riders in the north-west of Sydney have the chance to shape the future of active transport infrastructure in Epping.
Manningham prepares new active transport strategy
Riders through Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs have the opportunity to shape the next generation of bike paths, trails and other infrastructure across the City of Manningham.
Darwin seeks feedback on Place and Liveability Plan
The City of Darwin is seeking community feedback on its Draft Place and Liveability Plan 2050, which supports an increase in cycling infrastructure.
Town Hall abandons bike budget cuts
In a dramatic change of tune the City of Melbourne last week abandoned proposals in its draft 2025 budget to cut funding from its bike infrastructure program.
Melbourne demands better – it’s time for Council to fund bike lanes properly
Bicycle Network CEO, Alison McCormack provides a deep dive into the wonky numbers in the draft City of Melbourne 2025 budget.