Posts by Scott Green
Expanding Workshop to Examine Growing Last-Mile Challenges
Sydney, NSW Effective regulation of the thriving last-mile delivery sector in Australian cities will come under the microscope when the University of Sydney hosts a free workshop, Micro-freight: Sustainable (or not) Last-Mile Delivery Solutions, later this month. What was expected to be a relatively small gathering of industry, government and academic delegates has grown into…
New BIA Sustainability Committee to Assess Industry’s Performance
Melbourne, Victoria Bicycle businesses throughout Australia will soon be consulted on their recycling practices, to determine current levels of resource reuse in the industry, after a new Bicycle Industries Australia Sustainability Committee convened for the first time last week. BIA general manager Peter Bourke said the committee’s initial tasks will include quantifying existing recycling habits…
Arterial Melbourne Cycleway to be Permanent
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne’s Yarra City Council has resolved to retain, and make permanent, its protected bike lanes along Elizabeth Street, following the completion of a trial introduced in July 2020. The lane was originally intended as a 12-month trial and, in late 2021, was extended for another 12 months after the council considered community feedback.…
Large Incentives Targetting Low-Income Households Bring Best Results
Canberra, ACT Incentive programs to promote e-bike purchases should consider eligibility criteria that target assistance for lower income residents, and often need to be a significant sum to achieve broad behavioural changes, according to a US academic specialising in e-bike incentive schemes. Speaking at a We Ride Australia webinar last month, graduate research assistant Cameron…
E-Scooters Legalised in Victoria and Share Trial Extended
Melbourne, Victoria Victoria is the latest state to legalise privately owned e-scooters, the Victorian government announced last week. Meanwhile the scooter share scheme trial is being extended by a further six months. The extension took effect from Wednesday and will enable e-scooter share schemes to operate throughout the State, subject to establishing an agreement with…
VivaCity’s Advanced AI Putting Traffic Authorities on the Front Foot
~ Sponsored Content ~ “Crikey that was close!” How many times have our adrenaline-charged hearts skipped a beat to similar thoughts as a vehicle nearly squeezes us or a co-rider crashing into the gutter? “This totally changes the way we talk about and manage road safety for cyclists and pedestrians.” Near-misses are not only frightening…
Australians Asked for Opinions on EVs Mandate for Audible Alert Systems
Canberra, ACT Audible alert systems for electric vehicles – to signal their approach to cyclists, pedestrians and other road users – are being considered in a community consultation program announced bv the Federal Government. The program is inviting public feedback on a potential mandate for “life-saving acoustic vehicle alerting systems” (AVAS) for electric cars (EVs)…
Yamaha E-Bike Debut in Australia
Sydney, NSW Yamaha’s new generation of e-bikes will make its introduction to the Australian market this month, with the YDX-Moro 07 e-MTB set to pave the way for other models. It will be the first time Yamaha e-bikes have made it to our shores, as the Japanese company this year celebrates its 30th anniversary of…
New Technology Shining Greater Light on Close Passing
Adelaide, South Australia A new study using Adelaide-developed technology to provide definitive figures on the issue of motorists passing close to cyclists is preparing to go public with its initial results. Project Velograph, being conducted by the University of Adelaide, is hoping to have a map up and running on its website from next month,…
Councils Teaming Up to Share Micromobility Knowledge
Launceston, Tasmania A new micromobility information sharing network was launched last week for local government officials throughout Australia. The Australian Local Government Micromobility (ALGM) group, hosted on the Microsoft Teams platform, was inspired by the growing number of Australian councils involved in e-scooter and e-bike share services. However, it is likely to become a source…