Allowing footpath access increases bike riding by women and children, fresh evidence gathered by Bicycle Network has revealed.
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AMA release safety policy with a caveat for bike riders
The AMA has called for tougher penalties for distracted drivers who use mobile phones, but also have some advice for bike riders.
Car guru: end of automotive era
The end of the automotive era is approaching, ringing the death knell for the performance car, according to one of the men who was responsible for bringing us that very era.
Bikes on public transport – here’s what you can do
Tempers flared on a Melbourne train when a passenger brought a bike on board. Here's when and where bikes are allowed on public transport in Australia.
Say no to rego, it’s not going to happen
A fatal crash yesterday caused a member of the public to call for bike registration. Registration would not have made a difference, and it never will.
Passing campaign: give the space to ride safe
New TV advertisements hit Victorian airwaves this week as the state government launched its safe passing distance campaign.
Singapore says no more cars
With roads already taking up 12 per cent of its land area, Singapore will cap the total number of cars in the city state from February 2018. “In view of land constraints and competing needs, there is limited scope for further expansion of the road network,” the Land Transport Authority (LTA) explains. The island government [...]
Mobility rated mediocre in Australia
A new city-ranking list has named Brisbane as the best city in Australia but overall mobility in major centres is mediocre. Called the Sustainable Cities Mobility Index and published by private engineering and urban planning firm Arcadis, the list ranks cities on the performance of their transport networks, for quality of life, environmental impact and [...]
Bike parking in Darwin a dire situation
Not a single respondent to a Bicycle Network survey said that Darwin has adequate bike parking. In September, Bicycle Network asked locals to have their say on how to make Darwin a better place to ride. Of those who took the survey, more than half ride a bike every day and three quarters ride at [...]
Sydney plan promising for bikes
The plan to focus Sydney into three distinct centres offers great potential for bike riding to play a greater role in the transport system