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A man wearing a yellow high-vis vests rides along the shared path on Marine Terrace in Burnie.

Burnie central plan fails bike riders

Burnie City Council has released a plan for its city centre that would put people who want to ride in a dangerous and uncomfortable position on some of its streets.

City of Adelaide looks at lower speed zones

The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment.

Parkiteer opens its 150th facility

Bicycle Network this week opened the 150th Victorian Parkiteer facility at Parkdale Station.  The facility has 26-bike parking spaces and is well-monitored with the station's network of CCTV cameras.

Feds deliver on safer trucks

Bike riders have had a massive win following the announcement by the Australian today that new safety standards for trucks will come into effect next week.

Hobart plans separated cycleways in the north

The City of Hobart has released two mobility plans for public comment before 13 August, which include recommendations for separated cycleways on Augusta–New Town roads and Creek Road.
Aerial image of the Waterworks Reserve showing the upper and lower reservoirs.

New Pipeline Track connection floated

The City of Hobart is planning a new connection for riders between Waterworks Reserve and the Pipeline Track, opening a more accessible off-road connection between Hobart and kunanyi/Mt Wellington.