Posts by Scott Green
Paris Votes to Ban E-Scooter Share Services
Paris, France A referendum of residents in Paris, once a pioneer of e-scooter share services, has voted overwhelmingly to ban them from the city. More than 89% of participating residents voted for the end of self-service scooters in Paris, which was an early adopter of scooter share services when it introduced them in 2018. Three…
Nominations Invited for Bike Sustainability Committee
Melbourne, Victoria Peak lobby group Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) is calling nominations for its new sustainability committee. Nominations are invited from importer and retail industry members for the committee, which will provide advice to the BIA board in its efforts to help the bicycle sector achieve its sustainability goals. “Our initial focus is on the…
Darwin Proposes 40kmh Speed Limit and Cycleways for CBD
Darwin, NT Darwin residents have been invited to give their opinions on a proposed introduction of bike lanes in the city centre, and plans to cut CBD speed limits. The City of Darwin wants to know the public’s view on the introduction of defined bicycle lanes in the CBD, Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis said. “More…
Beam Doubles Fleet in Cairns
Cairns, Queensland Beam added another 200 e-scooters to its share service in Cairns last week, doubling its fleet in the Far North Queensland city, after activating 10 more parking hubs during the past three months. The company now partners with more than 30 businesses throughout Cairns, with e-scooters parked at partner business locations using fixed…
Another $9.6 Million for WA Bike Infrastructure
Perth, WA Communities in 37 WA local government areas will benefit from $9.6 million in funding announced in the latest round of the State’s Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program. The funding round, announced late last month, will assist 47 new projects delivered over the next two years, comprising the equivalent of approximately 38 kilometres of…
Life-Changing Lessons as Chicks Turn 10
Brisbane, Queensland A leading movement to encourage more Australian women to ride bikes will celebrate its 10 anniversary this month. Chicks Who Ride Bikes has attracted 23,000 members since it was established on 15 April 2013, as a way for founder Jordana Blackman to foster her own newfound love of cycling. Recovering from cancer and…
Big Savings on Offer for Early 2023 Micromobility Conference Registrations
Sydney, NSW It’s Australia’s largest meeting of minds on the nation’s smallest vehicles. Registrations are now open for the 2023 Micromobility Conference. The event returns to Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th October, and Super Early Bird registration rates are available for delegates who sign up before the end of June.…
Call Goes Out for 2023 Micromobility Conference Presenters
Sydney, NSW Do you have an interesting and compelling story to tell about developments in micromobility? Abstracts are now open for the 2023 Micromobility Conference. Click here and scroll down to ‘Micromobility Conference 2023’ to submit an abstract. Details on the submission process are available by clicking on ‘View Detail’. “We have a number of…
Get in Quick for Micromobility News in April
It’s been a busy start to the year for micromobility in Australia and the global industry, and we’re ready for a bit of a breather. After today’s Micromobility Conference special issue, we will have another – more conventional – instalment of the Micromobility Report newsletter on Thursday 6th April. We normally always post our newsletter…
New Trail Poised to Pioneer Financial Prosperity for Other Regions
Murwillumbah, NSW A new “jewel” in Australia’s rail trail network will be launched by its community on 25th and 26th March, when two days of celebration are held to officially welcome the first stage of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT). The trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, in the hinterland of the NSW Far…