Posts by Scott Green
Zoomo Partnership Boosts Capacity for Last-Mile Sector
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Brisbane-based e-bike subscription company Zoomo is scaling up its operations in Europe and the UK, announcing a new partnership as it moved towards larger vehicles. Zoomo last week announced the new partnership with Amsterdam-based Urban Arrow, a global leader in medium-sized e-cargo bikes, to further target the last-mile delivery sector. “This partnership…
Christchurch Council Backs Call For NZ E-Bike Subsidy
Christchurch, NZ Christchurch City Council has become the first local government to publicly back demands for the NZ Government to introduce a subsidy to purchase e-bikes, similar to its $8,625 incentive to buy a new electric car. A Christchurch council meeting last month voted to support the demand, presented by School Strike 4 Climate (SS4C)…
Survey Assesses Sentiment on Castlemaine Rail Trail
Castlemaine, Victoria Community feedback is invited to help prepare a feasibility study for a proposed rail trail between Castlemaine and Maryborough, in central Victoria. Mt Alexander Shire Council is conducting a survey until 23rd June, partnering with Central Goldfields Shire Council, as part of investigations into the 55km Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail. The council says…
Successful Warburton MTB Campaign Attracts International Attention
Warburton, Victoria Australian mountain biking will grab global attention later this month – not for the high-flying exploits of its riders but instead for a Victorian council’s capacity for jumping through hoops. Yarra Ranges Council’s executive project manager for the Warburton MTB Destination, Matt Harrington, will be the opening keynote speaker at next week’s International…
Curious Approach Putting the Power in Girls’ Hands
Perth, WA When was the last time you saw a group of girls cycling together? That’s the key message being employed by a new WA pilot program aiming to increase cycling participation rates among girls and women aged 15 to 20. “That seems to cut through and really focus people’s attention. They pause and realise…
Product Briefs: OKGO, Garmin & Vittoria
Taipei, Taiwan Taiwanese manufacturer OKGO is claiming it is rapidly accelerating the progression of e-bikes towards integration and digitalisation, with its carbon-framed SmartBar e-bike unveiled at Taipei Cycle. With a futuristic monocoque carbon frame that hints at the technology contained within, the urban e-bike has a handlebar-integrated Smart Bike Display that receives voice commands, can…
Interim Replacement for Randazzo as Bicycle Queensland CEO
Brisbane, Queensland Bicycle Queensland has appointed an interim CEO, after Rebecca Randazzo this month stood down from the top job to explore new opportunities. Lisa Davies-Jones has stepped down from the BQ board to fill the interim role while the organisation develops a new strategic plan and then fills the CEO position. An experienced CEO…
Brussels Bid to More Than Halve Scooter Fleet
Brussels, Belgium One of Europe’s leading cities for active transport, Brussels, is proposing to more than half its fleet of share scooters, from a total of 21,000 down to 8,000, and limit the number of operators to two. A draft decision by the city government has reached its second reading in parliament and proposes to…
ACT Intersection Guidelines Open for Comment
Canberra, ACT ACT residents have been invited to comment on a draft best-practice design guide for Canberra streets and intersections, which the Territory’s Government claims will enhance cycling and walking infrastructure. The guidelines would improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by separating the different modes of transport at intersections, where most conflicts and crashes occur, according…
Salvaging Positives as Budget Ignores Active Transport
Canberra, ACT Peak cycling groups have salvaged some positives from last week’s Federal Budget, which they say generally falls short on key issues. We Ride Australia, Bicycle NSW and Bicycle Queensland expressed disappointment at the Federal Government’s lack of any direct financial support of active transport through the Budget, including infrastructure and incentives for Australians…