Federal Government
Bicycle Network is recommending the federal government allocate $20 million per fiscal year to behavior change programs that provide young people with bike skills for the future.
Is it time to ramp up ‘bike tourism’?
Every time you pop out on a day of riding, you are engaging in bike tourism. Is it time for the Australian Government to commit more funding?
National Road Safety Strategy: what’s in it for bikes?
The National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 sets out the Australian Governments key actions for making safer roads.
Positive provisioning for active travel
With the federal election looming, Bicycle Network are calling for mandatory positive provisioning that requires all federally funded transport projects to provide infrastructure and facilities for active travel.
Government mandates autonomous emergency braking tech
The Australian Government has announced that it will make autonomous emergency braking a mandatory requirement of all new light vehicles sold in Australia.
Mornington upgrade presents bike opportunity
Planning for an upgrade to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway through Rosebud presents a not-to-be missed opportunity for local bike route upgrades.
Melbourne bike corridors make national list
Bike access to Melbourne’s CBD has again made the prioritised list of nationally significant infrastructure needs prepared for the Federal Government.
Cycling safety projects lined up ready to go
The Commonwealth Government has teamed up with the states and local councils to fund extra road safety projects as part of COVID-19 stimulus funding and in Tasmania this is resulting in 7 cycling safety projects.
Census time. Record your trip
The Australian Census is nearly upon us and it is a vital opportunity for the bike riding community to give our governments an accurate depiction of how Australians travel.
Truck safety boost on offer
The Federal Government is considering introducing European truck safety standards to Australia, a move that will significantly lessen risk for bike riders on the road.