Liveable cities
In Amsterdam, bike storage has become a problem in need of creative solutions.
Narre Warren Station for bikes
Designs for the new Narre Warren Station and level crossing removal at Webb Street have been released.
The Greenline Project is more than just a river trail
The City of Melbourne’s Greenline project could spark a billion dollar investment surge, according to the just-released business case.
Glasgow’s Bike Bus given the green light
Riding a bike to school in Glasgow just got safer thanks to an innovative device that allows the Shawlands Bike Bus to control the traffic.
How to get more cargo bikes on the street
Cargo bikes are on the up as communities seek to reduce traffic congestion and emissions in cities, either by commercial logistics or household doing their own schlepping.
Low-carbon freight can carry the load
The heat is on the Australian transport sector to front up to its responsibilities to reduce emissions, and cargo bikes can be a quick, easy and cost-effective first step.
Continuing the momentum of Ride2School Day
Few things beat the colour and excitement of seeing kids with ear-to-ear smiles, wind in their hair, enjoying the fun, freedom and independence of riding to school.
Bikes on buses in the bush trial
Transport for NSW is calling on local residents in Wagga Wagga to help shape the state’s first ‘Bikes on Buses in the Bush’ trial.
Victoria Walks joins calls for safer speeds
Victoria Walks has called for safer speed limits on local streets and in busy pedestrian areas to encourage more people to walk and reduce crash risks.
Paris removes another 10,000 parking spaces
French capital Paris is speeding up the plan to get car parking out of its beautiful, bustling, people-crammed streets.
Down, down down. Dutch cut speed
In a move to cut road casualties amongst children, the Netherlands parliament recently voted that 30kmh will be the limit all streets in built-up areas.
A sign of the times: opening minds to open streets
Designing streets to be more people friendly can be a fine art, but so is communicating changes so people come along for the ride.
New parkiteer cages open, with one re-homed
The Parkiteer network continues to grow with new cages built as part Level Crossing Removal Project, and with the help of Bayside Council.
Tassie Bike News Bites
In this edition's Bike News Bites our Ride2School program join the University of Tasmania on a climate change research project, Burnie road closure, funding agreed for Intercity Cycleway-Macquarie Point link and new RACT expert panel for Launceston transport vision.
Top tips for riding to the shops
With Park it for the Planet coming up, we share some top tips on swapping out your car for the bike when heading to the shops.
Trenerry Crescent – have your say on bike friendly changes
City of Yarra is exploring the idea of temporarily closing off a section of Trenerry Crescent between Clifton Hill and Abbotsford.
Barcelona goes wide in COVID fight
Barcelona has responded to the COVID 19 crisis by transforming street space to create even more, better bike lanes.
Green transport creates jobs
New research suggests that investment in transforming the transport sector could create millions of new jobs and help countries create greener, healthier economies.
Exercise outside requires a suitable outside
There is a reason we have reached peak activity on our beautiful trails and calm, green streets at the moment – there are so few of them.
Bikes don’t scare off customers
Another study has found that building better bike infrastructure through shopping districts does not result in economic damage to local traders.
BikeSpot 2020 kicks off
BikeSpot 2020 offers bike riders and drivers an opportunity to share perceptions of bike riding safety in Victoria, and prioritise areas of improvement.
London goes harder for lower speed
London is going harder to get traffic speeds down in the city, expanding its 20MPH zones and making a calmer traffic environment.
Take off 10 and ride through coronavirus
Bicycle Network is calling for Australian speed limits to be dropped by 10km/h during the coronavirus pandemic as a way of reducing road trauma and keeping hospital beds available.
Safety in numbers for Sydney riders
Between 2008 and 2019 the amount of bike trips in Sydney has doubled, and during the same amount of time crashes have been cut by a third.
Infrastructure Australia backs plan for Melbourne cycling superhighways
A separated network of cycling superhighways in Melbourne should be built within five years according to Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s peak infrastructure body.
Culture lures bikes in Vienna
Bike riders in Vienna will be rewarded with concert tickets for their efforts in reducing CO2 emissions in the Austrian capital.
New Southbank separated lane revealed
The City of Melbourne has revealed its proposals for new separated bike lanes along Kavanagh Street in Southbank – and you can help support it.
Support growing for lower speed limits
Melbourne newspaper The Age has come out in support of lowering speed limits to make our streets safer.
Car keys not the key to retail success
Reatailers often argue that most of their customers arrive by car. New, local research shows that is not the case.
Amsterdam to “knip” cars in the bud
Although Amsterdam is renowned for its dense bike traffic, it is unhealthy car commutes that will be getting the chop under a new transport plan.
How to do a bike bridge
The new Lille Langebro cycle and pedestrian bridge opened recently, a stunning gift to the city of Copenhagen from an innovative property developer.
Road building is self-defeating, says car share operator
A new report from GoGet suggests the blame for worsening congestion falls at the feet of the very people who claim to be fixing it.
Banning bikes not the fix for George Street
Bicycles are set to be banned on George Street between Town Hall and Wynyard just weeks before Sydney’s light rail is set to open.
Bicycles and the City of Melbourne’s 2030 Transport Strategy
The City of Melbourne Council has unanimously approved it's 10 year Transport Strategy. We have a look at what that means for bike riding.
Bendigo gets bikey with a new walking and cycling strategy
The City of Bendigo has recently released the Walk, Cycle Greater Bendigo Strategy, to make riding and walking more attractive in the region.
University on track for more active commutes
New travel survey results from the University of Tasmania have helped ease concerns about traffic congestion around the Hobart and Launceston campuses.
Midtown moves car parking aside for people
The Tasmanian Young Planners group is organising PARKing Day in the “Midtown” area of Elizabeth Street between Melville and Patrick streets on Elizabeth Street between 9 am and 5 pm on Friday 20 September.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Tassie news includes a call for Commuter Challenge volunteers, Bicycle Network at the Writers Festival, this year's Australian MTB summit and new MTB trails and Hobart Council decisions.
Car parking losing the battle for the kerb
New kerb management technology being tested in Washington DC highlights the end of a 70 year dominance of street kerb space by the parked, private motor car.
Consultation & data key to cycleway success
Genuine public consultation and data collection are key to getting a separated cycleway up and running, the August Bike Futures forums in Hobart and Launceston heard.
Friendly streets spread benefits
Further evidence to support the notion that taking away space and slowing speed for cars to prioritise places for pedestrians and bicycles improves our streets.
RACT Hobart vision supports separated cycleways
The RACT has released its 30 year transport vision plan for Hobart, with separated cycleways and cycling for transport strongly supported.
Time for debate on car parking
Major cities around the world are realising the benefits of reclaiming the kerb space dedicated to car parking to inject life back into the streets. Join the discussion.
Bikes bring better housing
A new study from London shows that building good bike facilities can have a positive impact on housing development and influence where people desire to live.
RACT vision for Hobart transport taking shape
The RACT has released five scenarios for Hobart’s transport future and is asking people to comment on each of them.
Bike riders spend more in local shops
New research has found that people who ride bikes, walk or take public transport spend 40 per more each month in local shops than people who drive.
Brisbane to host cycling safety conference
Brisbane has been chosen as the host destination for next year’s International Cycling Safety Conference 2019.
RACT looking for congestion busters
The RACT is calling for ideas to improve Hobart’s traffic congestion now and into the future to help it put together a mobility vision for the capital city
PARKing Day reuses car parking space
PARKing day is a global event designed to help people re-imagine roadways to replace on-street car parking with other activities. Bicycle Network is joining forces with the Planning Insitute of Tasmania and the University of Tasmania this Friday 21 September to take two car parking bays in Collins Street for the day. Bicycle Network will [...]
No rockets in this pocket
Melbourne has joined other advanced global cities with a move towards lower, 30km/h urban speed limits from September this year.
Plan to tackle dodgy infrastructure decisions
o wonder there is not enough money being spent on bike infrastructure – it’s all being wasted on numerous, politically inspired projects that just don’t stack up.
Footpath riding law change in NSW
Children up until the age of 16 can now legally ride a bike on the footpath in NSW.
First cars meet new ANCAP standards for cyclists
Two new cars have met ANCAP's upgraded five star safety standards that include greater protection for bike riders and pedestrians.
Minimising the impact of construction
Bicycle Network brought together bike advocates and stakeholders from across Sydney to discuss issues and concerns arising from major construction works.
Busy Brisbane bikeway makes world’s top 10
Brisbane’s Bicentennial Bikeway has made the world's top 10 most popular cycling routes according to live electronic bike count data.
What does it take to switch transport choices?
Tasmanians will be the guinea pigs inr understanding what it takes to get people out of cars and into active transport and public transport, in the new Health by Stealth research project.
Get the e-bike lowdown
Bicycle Networks new e-bike flyer tells you everything you need to know about how an electric bicycle operates.
Mixing bikes and trains
Bicycle Network is reminding everyone to avoid the front carriage when taking their bikes on the train.
Connecting the commute with bike parking
Bike racks around bus stops are being used to help connect commuter routes in and around Darwin.
Footpath access boosts bike riding
Allowing footpath access increases bike riding by women and children, fresh evidence gathered by Bicycle Network has revealed.