Cyclists vs motorists… Three cyclists die on Australian roads; Crowdsourced mapping reveals Melbourne’s unsafe cycling routes 3 Jul 20203 Jul 2020 This week two cyclists have been killed while riding on Australian roads. Another has died under unusual circumstances after colliding with a traffic pole. On Monday, a 16-year-old boy was…
Cyclists vs pedestrians… $16 million spend on Melbourne bike lanes; Canberra locals ‘frightened and angry’ with crowded cycleways 19 Jun 202019 Jun 2020 40 kilometres of bike lanes will be constructed in Melbourne, half of which are scheduled to be completed before the end of next year. Bicycle Network reported on Monday that…
Infrastructure… New research finds women face unique barriers to cycling participation 5 Jun 2020 Photo by Jack Alexander on Unsplash On Thursday, the City of Sydney released findings from a study on the experiences of women who walk and cycle as part of their…
Cyclists vs motorists… Two riders killed on Australian roads; Advocates call on Commonwealth to fund safer cycling infrastructure 29 May 2020 A woman has been killed while cycling near Beaumaris in Melbourne after being struck by a driver on Beach Road. The Bayside News reported that the victim’s name was Debbie…
Cyclists vs motorists… Growing calls for COVID-19 recovery to mark a turning point for active transport 22 May 202022 May 2020 Photo by Simon Rae on Unsplash This week NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance announced that the state would spend $4 million establishing 6 temporary cycleways in Sydney to increase cycling…
Congestion… Melbourne riders crowdsource info on unsafe cycling infrastructure; Sydney academics warn of post-coronavirus car traffic surge 15 May 2020 On Saturday, Nine News reported that a Melbourne woman hit by a stolen car while cycling in St Kilda was issuing a public appeal to the driver to turn themselves…
Cyclists vs motorists… Turning “pop-up” promises on cycling infrastructure in to long-term solutions 8 May 20208 May 2020 The surge in cycling activity during the coronavirus pandemic has continued this week. As The Sydney Morning Herald reported, Brisbane has joined the ranks of Australian cities showing significant increases…
Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling in the news 25 Apr to 1 May 2020 1 May 20201 May 2020 Business Insider Australia reports that bicycle sales continue to increase during the coronavirus lockdown. One bicycle retailer in South Australia told Business Insider that the surge of sales was “better…
Cyclists vs motorists… Sydney lobbyists call for post-COVID cycling infrastructure boom 24 Apr 2020 Cycling in the news 18 April to 24 April, 2020. Lobbying group Committee for Sydney has urged planning authorities to embrace the COVID-19 recovery period as a unique opportunity to…
Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling during the pandemic, and other news 17 Apr 2020 Since the coronavirus outbreak, the government has placed a range of restrictions on non-essential gatherings and travel. Many Australians are working from home and reducing their trips to shops and…
