Posts by Scott Green
Beam Unveils Saturn 5 Scooter
Wellington, NZ A leading provider of micromobility share services in Australia, Beam, has unveiled its latest e-scooter, the Saturn 5, which it says has been developed for its more mature share service markets. The fifth-generation e-scooter is being rolled out initially in NZ capital city Wellington and caters for longer commuting journeys, according to a…
Bike Recycler’s Bid for Abandoned Mobike E-Bikes
Sydney, NSW Bike reuse enterprise Revolve ReCYCLE has embarked on a bid to acquire and repurpose more than 1,600 bicycles owned by bankrupt share service operator Onyahbike by Mobike. Revolve ReCYCLE general manager Guido Verbist confirmed he has been liaising with the liquidator brought in after Onyahbike went bankrupt approximately two months ago, leaving around…
BikesOnline Bringing Thok to Australia
Alba, Italy A new player in the Italian e-bike sector, Thok, is collaborating with Sydney-based online retailer BikesOnline to make the brand available in this country. The e-bike specialist has experienced rapid sales growth since its debut in Europe five years ago, with aggressive designs inspired by motorsport. The company reported selling 60% more bikes…
Better Streets Appoints Campaign Co-ordinator
Sydney, NSW A recently established Better Streets coalition for NSW received a major boost this month, with the appointment of a campaign co-ordinator. Manly resident Dominic Nevin, 27, has been appointed to the new full-time role with Better Streets, which was formed late last year to provide a framework to help advocacy groups, businesses, GPs,…
Underwater Garages Boost Bike Parking in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands An engineering marvel has boosted bike storage in central Amsterdam, with 11,000 extra parking spaces created within two huge underwater garages. The city officially opened the first of the garages last weekend, concluding a four-year project that included draining a lake so the garages could be built. You can see a great time…
Paris Referendum to Consider Scooter Ban
Paris, France A referendum of Paris residents in April will vote on a proposal to ben e-scooter share services in the French capital. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has indicated she supports banning e-scooters from Paris streets, despite being a globally-recognised champion for cycling commuting and active transport. She said safety concerns and managing e-scooter parking…
New School Zone Cameras Target Speeding Drivers
Brisbane, Queensland New speed cameras fixed inside flashing school zone signs were switched on across Queensland for the first time on 23rd January. The purpose-built cameras were part of a world-first pilot designed to protect students during their daily travels, according to Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey. “We know there have been…
Active Transport Improvements in Queensland Road Upgrades
Cairns, Queensland Active transport corridors have been incorporated into several Queensland main road projects open for public comment or outlined in recently-released project masterplans. Recently announcements and updates by the Queensland Government for road upgrades in Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, Bribie Island and the Gold Coast have all included improvements to active transport infrastructure. A…
New Cycling Strategy for Northern Victorian Region
Kerang, Victoria Walking and cycling infrastructure in north-western Victoria is set to be boosted by a Walking and Cycling Strategy adopted by Gannawarra Shire Council recently. The 21 actions in the strategy include a proposed 22km Kerang to Koondrook Rail Trail, along a former tramways route from Kerang from the Koondrook Wharf. The Victorian government…
Mate’s First SUV Wins Design Award
Denmark In the wake of Mate.Bike Australia’s launch in June, the parent company in Denmark has struck gold with its first e-cargo bike. The Mate SUV last week won the Gold distinction award at the German Design Award, the premier award of the German Design Council. The SUV was nominated because of its features the…