Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling in the news 3 Oct to 9 Oct 2020 9 Oct 2020 Source: Bicycling Australia (2020). http://www.bicyclingaustralia.com.au/news/passing-laws-victoria-to-finally-introduce-the-one-metre-rule Police in Sydney’s west have announced they will be targeting delivery riders who ride on the footpaths in and around Newtown. As reported by The…
Infrastructure… Cycling in the news 22 Feb to 28 Feb 2020 28 Feb 2020 Cycling infrastructure was in the news this week. On Monday, The Advertiser reported that Adelaide City Council would consider a report calling for the gradual removal of hundreds of on-street…
Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling in the news 15 Feb – 21 Feb 2020 21 Feb 202021 Feb 2020 Last Saturday a woman was struck by a cyclist while walking along the Iron Cove Bridge near Drummoyne. 7 News Sydney reported that the woman, in her 70s, had suffered…
Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling in the news 8 Feb to 14 Feb 2020 14 Feb 202014 Feb 2020 A man responsible for killing a cyclist in November 2018 has failed to appear in court on Monday and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. As News.com.au reported,…
Laws and policy Cycling in the news 18 Jan – 24 Jan 2020 24 Jan 202024 Jan 2020 The RACV has publicly called on the Victorian Government to trial minimum passing distance rules for motorists overtaking cyclists. In a media release they stated that Victoria was behind other…
Congestion… Cycling in the news: 14 – 20 December 20 Dec 201920 Dec 2019 The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Inner West cyclists fear for their safety due to increasing traffic congestion caused by major construction projects. The Sydney Morning Herald and Nine News…
Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling in the News: 16 – 22 November 25 Nov 2019 According to the Sydney Morning Herald, new research shows that cycling or walking to and from work are among the best exercises for mental health. The Facebook thread is here.…
Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling in the News: 2 – 8 November 8 Nov 20198 Nov 2019 The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Redfern Station will undergo a $100 million upgrade. The upgrade will include a new concourse, elevator access to platforms, as well as a paved…
International issues… International cycling news 3 Nov 20193 Nov 2019 The Irish Times reports that Ireland is set to introduce a new law targeting unsafe overtaking of cyclists. The law was drafted after the Attorney General shelved a proposed law…
Events… Cycling in the News: 26 October – 1 November 3 Nov 20193 Nov 2019 A new bike path in Sydney is being mocked by locals after a telegraph poll was not removed prior to construction of the path. The Chair of an Illawarra cycling…
