Posts by Scott Green
US Philanthropist to Fund Million-Dollar Cyclist Projects Around the World
New York, USA Ten cities around the world will receive up to US$1 million (A$1.59 million) to “implement creative and impactful bike-friendly street designs to help save lives and support climate-friendly transportation”, through a philanthropic organisation created by former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. In addition to the funding, each selected city will receive…
Platform Delivers the Ride Data to Debunk Misconceptions
Portland, Oregon, USA An automated data collection service designed specifically for micromobility is enabling city officials to easily address and debunk common concerns and criticisms of shared scooter and bike schemes, while steering a more informed course for the services. The Ride Report application is enabling council officers to walk into public forums and effectively…
Lug+Carrie Prepares for US Expansion Following $5 Million Funding Boost
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne-based e-bike subscription provider Lug+Carrie has secured $5 million in bridge funding, as it prepares for expansion into the US and other new markets. “Lug+Carrie have major plans to expand their business and will be launching in the United States via a soon-to-be-announced joint venture with one of their investment partners.” Lug+Carrie says…
Alchemy Expansion Bringing Golden Age for Bike Recycling
Melbourne, Victoria Second-hand bike sales in Australia will enter a new realm as Melbourne’s Alchemy Cycle Trader prepares to relocate into much larger headquarters. The new 900m2 premises will enable the Knoxfield business to combine high-end second-hand and new bike sales with a greater focus on classic and collector bikes, including a museum to showcase…
New ACT Light Rail Brings Boost for Active Transport
Canberra, ACT Cycling, walking and public transport in the ACT will get a shot in the arm from a light rail project begins in earnest this week. The London Circuit project would create better links for cyclists and pedestrians to move through the southern part of Canberra, the ACT Government announced. Major works on the…
Hackathon to Get Gifted Students on Deck for Better Share Services
Singapore Leading e-scooter operator Neuron Mobility is running a new global competition for tertiary students to design digital solutions that optimise share scooter services. Neuron’s inaugural Global Hackathon 2022, which began this week, provides university and college students with anonymous trip data from its services and encourages them to design an algorithm and operational plan…
New Ramp Removes Barrier for Main Yarra Trail
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne’s famous Main Yarra Trail will be more accessible and bike-friendly thanks to a new ramp announced by the Victorian Government. Construction will soon begin on the 150-metre-long ramp, replacing steps on the Gipps Street Abbotsford connection to the Main Yarra Trail. The Main Yarra Trail is one of Melbourne’s most iconic trails,…
Lug+Carrie Shares Successful School of Thought at Micromobility Expo
Melbourne, Victoria An e-bike subscription service’s pioneering efforts to eliminate barriers to cycling is clearing its own upward trajectory to success, with Lug+Carrie elevating its operations to much higher levels. The three-year-old Melbourne company’s success in introducing families to e-cargo bikes has already led to expansion into Sydney earlier this year and Brisbane in recent…
Technology Solutions Plotting a Safer Path for Micromobility
Sydney, NSW A new safe cycle route algorithm and mobile app, developed in Victoria, is enabling riders to find the safest, easiest or most direct way to get to their destinations. Intelematics, a technology and mobility solutions enterprise owned by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), developed the algorithm and ridePlan app in collaboration…
E-Bike Prizes Add Momentum for Micromobility Conference
Sydney, NSW Australia’s first Micromobility Conference & Expo isn’t just enabling people to see and experience the latest in active transport and e-mobility – it’s giving participants at the conference the chance to win a top-brand e-bike. Everyone who registers for the Micromobility Conference, being held in Sydney on 25th and 26th November, is in…