Posts by Phil Latz
Citi Bike Breaks its All-Time Records
If you’ve followed the evolution of micromobility including bike share systems closely for many years, then you’ll probably remember when Citi Bike opened. It was just over 8 years ago in May 2013 during the final term of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadiq-Khan. At the time it was…
Grandfather, Grandson to Ride Across Australia for Compassion
Perth, WA Mike Jeffs, a keen amateur cyclist and businessman from Queensland, is set to take on the adventure of his life, cycling all the way across Australia to see children released from poverty. The journey will be even more special because his grandson, Elijah, will be riding beside him. “This is an amazing adventure…
Data Shows Pop-up Cycleways Success
Sydney, NSW Sydney’s pop-up inner-city cycleways installed to help commuters return to work during the pandemic have become so popular that they occasionally overtake the city’s busiest bike paths, furthering calls to make them a permanent fixture. The Pitt Street cycleway has seen an average of 4430 weekly trips since its installation in July, making…
Data Suggest that Ebikes are the Future for Bike Share
Tasmania To Host Two Rounds 2022 Enduro World Series
Maydena and Derby, Tasmania Tasmania’s two premiere mountain bike parks, Maydena and Derby have joined forces to win the rights to host the first two rounds of the 2022 Enduro World Series. Maydena will start the series on 26th – 27th March with Derby hosting round two on the following weekend 2nd – 3rd April.…
‘No More New Road Building’, a Nation Decides
Cardiff, Wales The Labour-led Welsh government is freezing new road-building projects as part of its plans to tackle the climate emergency, and an external panel will review all proposed schemes. The deputy minister for climate change, Lee Waters, told the Welsh parliament on Tuesday: “Since 1990, Welsh emissions have fallen by 31%. But to reach…
Spain Drops Speed Limit to 30kph – Nationwide!
Madrid, Spain It’s long been proven by multiple studies and expert reports that in order to minimise deaths of cyclists and pedestrians, the best speed limit for motor vehicles is 30 kph. At this speed 90% of cyclists and pedestrians survive a direct, front on impact with a motor vehicle. The fatality curve is quite…
Spain is the Next Domino to Fall
Madrid, Spain Earlier this year we wrote about Canada adopting and providing federal funding for their first national Active Transportation Strategy. Last year we wrote about Ireland’s new national strategy and funding and the UK’s new national plan. Now, on 8th June Spain adopted its first ever National Cycling Strategy. Although the first year budget…
Wellington to Ban Cars from City’s Main Streets
Wellington, New Zealand Wellington is moving ahead with plans to ban cars from four main ‘Golden Mile’ streets – Courtenay Place, Lambton Quay, Manners and Willis Streets. The Golden Mile that runs along Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Manners Street and Courtenay Place, is Wellington’s prime employment, shopping and entertainment destination. It is the city’s busiest…
Cycling Up, Speed Limits and Road Toll Down in London
London, UK London has lower speed limits, higher rates of cycling and better cycling infrastructure than most Australian cities. These enhancements flow through to a far lower road toll. Transport for London (TfL) has published casualty statistics that show a continued decline in the number of people killed or seriously injured on London’s roads in…