Recent research in the UK suggests incentives to boost e-bikes are better-value, more equitable and healthier than subsidising the purchase of electric cars.
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Cargo bike share is on the charge
Electric assisted cargo bike share schemes seem to have hit the sweet spot as people re-think the need to invest in bulky SUVs to move stuff.
South Australian mountain biking boost
The South Australian mountain bike community have received a nice boost for young riders, with 13km of family-friendly track added to O'Halloran Hill Recreation Park.
Aussie e-bike wins design award
A Pedalec certified e-bike designed by a small Western Australian business has taken out one of the oldest and most prestigious international design awards.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail improvements through Kensington
The City of Melbourne will begin upgrading the busy Moonee Ponds Creek trail through Kensington on Tuesday 6 August, with a detour along Langford Street.
Maribyrnong Trail upgrade for Kensington
The City of Melbourne is upgrading a stretch of the Maribyrnong River Trail between the Hobsons Street stock bridge through to the rail bridge in Kensington.
Hey sport! Try active living
A new Australian study challenges sport as a primary government strategy to increase youth physical activity levels, suggesting a greater focus on active living.
Regions need more spending from tourists
A review of regional tourism in Victoria has found that only 36 cents of the tourism dollar gets spent in regional Victoria. More people on bikes might help with that.
Regulators getting a grip on throttle e-bikes
Queensland is the first state to update laws that better clarify the difference between a throttle-operated moped and an electric pedal-assisted bicycle.
New Brisbane bikeways built and budgeted
Preliminary plans have been released for Brisbane's newest bikeway, the Indooroopilly Riverwalk, while riders can now use a separated lane in Wooloongabba.