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: 7 – 13 December 13 Dec 201913 Dec 2019 The draft Sustainable Hobart Framework and Action Plan contains a number of ambitious measures to tackle climate change including various incentives (including financial ones) to ride bikes into Hobart CBD…
Congestion… Cycling in the News: 30 November – 6 December 9 Dec 20199 Dec 2019 The City of Melbourne is seeking a new operator to run a shared electric bike scheme. While Councillors have said that they have learned a lot from the failed O…
Congestion… Cycling in the News: 23 – 29 November 3 Dec 20193 Dec 2019 A road rage incident in Far North Queensland where a motorist punched a cyclist was caught on camera by the cyclist. The ABC News and 7 News stories both contain…
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.…
Congestion… Cycling in the news: 9 – 15 November 22 Nov 201925 Nov 2019 Glen Fuller, Gordon Waitt, Ian Buchanan, Tess Lea and Theresa Harada write about overcoming the various obstacles associated with switching to active transport in this article for The Conversation. There…
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…
Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling in the news: 12 – 18 October 22 Oct 2019 Despite the popularity of cycling among Canberrans (reported to be the fifth most popular activity in Australia), The Canberra Times points out that commuter cycling rates among women are low.…
Cyclists vs motorists… Cycling in the News: 5 – 12 October 13 Oct 201913 Oct 2019 The Sydney Morning Herald reports that cyclists are calling for more cycleways amid an increase in cycling related injuries across Sydney. Safety concerns are believed to be responsible for decreasing…
Infrastructure… Cycling in the news: 28 September – 4 October 13 Oct 201913 Oct 2019 More than 130 Sydney cyclists have been fined during a police crackdown for offences such as disobeying traffic lights, not wearing helmets, and riding on the footpath. One hundred pedestrians…
