Posts by Scott Green
Electric Motorcycle a Sustainable Saviour for Africa
Nairobi, Kenya Motorcycles provide essential mobility for many Africans and can now offer a more sustainable mode of transport, courtesy of Kenyan company Roam and its new lightweight and very cheap electric bike launched last month. The Roam Air – designed, developed and built in Kenya – can travel up to 180km on a pair…
Bicycle Queensland Takes Formal Stance on National Park Trails
Bicycle Queensland has released a ‘position statement’ supporting the further development of sustainable mountain bike trails in National Parks. The cycling advocacy group’s CEO, Rebecca Randazzo, said access to locations such as National Parks was central to the growth of mountain biking but it would need to be done in collaboration with agencies to ensure…
$40 Million in Get NSW Active Funding
Sydney, NSW Funding totalling $40 million has been confirmed for 55 new active transport projects in NSW, as part of the State Government’s Get NSW Active program. Projects have been chosen in six regions – Eastern Harbour, Central River, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Western Parkland and Illawarra–Shoalhaven. They include $9.8 million towards…
ScootSafe Digital Academy Launched by Neuron Mobility
Melbourne, Victoria Prominent share service operator Neuron Mobility has launched the industry’s first digital riding school, building upon the in-person ScootSafe events it has been running throughout Australia. The ScootSafe Academy interactive digital riding school was launched last month, in consultation with the Australian Road Safety Foundation, to achieve safer use of share service e-bikes…
Funding Boost for Complete Cycle Link from Brisbane to Border
Brisbane, Queensland Planning for a complete cycle link from Brisbane to the NSW border has been boosted by Queensland Government funding announced last week. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the $200,000 project would deliver a 10-year vision for a connected coast on two wheels. A new separated bikeway from Varsity Lakes to…
North American Share Service Update Reports Rocketing E-Bike Trips
Maine, US Shared e-bike trips almost doubled in number in North America from 2020 to 2021, as share services through the continent bounced back to above pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest Share Micromobility State of the Industry Report. Highlights in the third annual report, produced by the North American Bikeshare Association, included a jump…
Nominations Open for Cycling Luminaries Awards
Sydney, NSW Three weeks remain to submit nominations for the 2022 Cycling Luminaries Awards, to celebrate people, places and programs that get people riding bikes in Australia. Nominations close at 5pm on Monday 12 September, not 12 August as stated in previous publicity for this year’s awards. The 2022 winners will be announced at a…
A Right Charlie to Foster Victorian Cycling
Melbourne, Victoria Welcome to Episode 2 of transcripts from our influencers! podcasts, talking to people making a major difference to cycling or micromobility in Australia and around the world. We’re looking back at the interviews we’ve done over the past 12 months and today we’re featuring Melbourne-based Charlie Farren, who has spent a lifetime cycling…
Europe Leaders Turning to Bike Industry for Solutions
Frankfurt, Germany The European bike industry is enjoying unprecedented prominence and relevance among the continent’s top decision makers as, for the first time, the bike sector is being viewed as a central solution to environmental, energy supply and social crisis ,according to Cycling Industries Europe CEO Kevin Mayne. Speaking at a Eurobike 2022 industry leaders…
Rail Trail Legislation on Track for NSW Upper House
Sydney, NSW Draft legislation to expedite the conversion of disused rail corridors to rail trails, potentially making thousands of kilometres of abandoned railway lines available, is scheduled to be considered by the NSW Upper House on 9th August. Rail Trails Australia has welcomed the draft legislation and is appealing for people to voice their support…