Phil Latz, Author at Micromobility Report

Six Million Granted to Extend Popular Rail Trail

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

Great Southern Rail Trail website screenshot

The increasingly popular Great Southern Rail Trail through South Gippsland is to gain a 21 kilometre extension. It currently runs from Leongatha, 133 km south east of Melbourne, to Welshpool and is popular among locals and visitors, with more than 40,000 walkers, joggers and bike riders using it each year.

Scooter Hirers Spend More – Study Reveals

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

A major study of scooter hiring tourists in Townsville has revealed that the more they rode, the more they spent at local businesses including shops and restaurants.

$28 Million Upgrade to Mike Turtur Bikeway

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

Adelaide’s Mike Turtur Bikeway runs from the city centre to the popular seaside suburb of Glenelg along the land reserve of the famous Glenelg tram line. Named after South Australia’s Olympic Gold Medallist and long-time Race Director of the Tour Down Under, Mike Turtur.

Will This New Tech Solve Key Scooter Share Issues?

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

Voi is a Swedish based scooter-share operator that claims to be the first and largest in Europe. Like almost all scooter-share companies, it has been growing fast and now has over 500 employees.

New Smarter Bike Detectors Launched in Australia

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

New technology that better detects bike riders and pedestrians at intersections is being introduced to Melbourne. High-definition camera sensors that detect riders and walkers in real time are being installed at 75 intersections.

London Doubles E-Scooter Trial – With Strict Requirements

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

Man and woman riding Dott eScooters in London

Scooter share companies are in competition for rights to operate in various cities around the world. But no licences are more coveted and more potentially lucrative than those of major cities that combine population density, scale, wealth and tourism, such as London, Paris and New York.

Five Ways to Measure If a Bike Lane is Working

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

Evaluation is a necessary part of any trial. Local and state governments need to ensure they are making good investments on facilities that are fit-for-purpose and meet the needs of the community.

Who Will Educate the Police?

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

Dana Point Police Ebike Safety Tips Flyer

Dana Point, California, USA This is a story about the local County Sheriff’s office in Dana Point, California. But it has relevance to police forces in Australia and elsewhere. Dana point is officially classified as a city, but it’s really part of the massive greater Los Angeles post-war urban sprawl. A very pleasant part mind…

influencers! – Osher Günsberg – Media Assets

By Phil Latz | 26th July 2021 |

Website Links When referring to the influencers! series in generalhttps://micromobilityreport.com.au/influencers/ When referring to the influencers! interview with Osher Günsberg:https://micromobilityreport.com.au/influencers/osher-gunsberg-interview/ Osher Günsberg Interview Transcript For any other information regarding the influencers! series. Please contact Phil Latz.

influencers! – Osher Günsberg

By Phil Latz | 15th July 2021 |

Osher Günsberg is well known as a TV presenter of many shows including Australian Idol and The Bachelor, but as you’ll see in this interview, less well known is that Osher has a great passion and knowledge about all things cycling related. Osher hasn’t just kept this interest to himself, but has done something about…