Posts by Scott Green
Neuron Aims to be Carbon Negative by 2025
Singapore A leading e-bike and scooter share operator in Australia and NZ, Neuron Mobility last week announced its commitment to achieve carbon negative status with its global operations by 2025. The Singapore-based company secured Carbon Neutral certification last year and has signed up to a global Climate Pledge, led by Amazon, to help reach Net…
Northern Ireland Election Pledge for 10% Spend on Active Transport
Belfast, UK Northern Ireland is poised to allocate 10% of the government’s transport budget to projects for active transport, under an Active Travel Act mooted during the country’s recent election campaign. The proposed legislation has received widespread support from Northern Ireland’s political parties and, in the wake of the 5th May election, politicians have pledged…
Ford Urges Workers to Choose Bikes for Short Trips
Cologne, Germany Ford of Europe is encouraging its employees to leave their cars at home and to commute by bike. Its new Park the Car initiative is asking workers to cycle, rather than drive, for journeys less than 5km, to promote healthier lifestyles and cut pollution. “It is probably the last thing many people would…
Governments Slammed for Favouring Fuel Tax Cuts Over Sustainable Transport Incentives
Brussels, Belgium Revenue forfeited by fuel tax cuts planned by many European governments could instead be used to provide 5.3 billion free bike share rides or 194 million discounted bikes for sale – offering a more effective response to spiralling energy prices, according to a report released last week by four cycling and clean city…
Million-Dollar Pump Track For Yarra Ranges
Wesburn Park, Victoria One of Australia’s largest pump track facilities will be developed near the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination, with Yarra Ranges Council preparing to invite tenders to design and construct the pump track. The council has concept plans to establish the $940,000 pump track at Wesburn Park, which will be on a trail head…
Motoring Lobby Group Supports Cycling Incentives in Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria Victoria’s peak motoring advocacy group has posted an article promoting the benefits of more Melburnians commuting by bike – countering claims that cycling infrastructure is impeding traffic flows in the city centre. As the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive, Paul Guerra, continues his calls for some of Melbourne’s inner city…
e-Scooters Set For Legalisation in UK Under New Regulations
London, UK Private-use e-scooters are set to be legalised for use in public spaces in the UK, after the Government announced it will introduce new regulations for smaller, lighter and low-speed micromobility vehicles. The Department of Transport’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, last week told parliament a new transport Bill would create a “low-speed,…
Globe Lights Specialized Path to Everyday Commuting
California, US Australian buyers will have to wait patiently to access a new commuter e-bike venture launched by Specialized this month. The new business unit, Globe, will initially focus exclusively on the US market when it starts taking orders in late 2022, and Specialized Australia has confirmed there is no identified time frame for its…
Micromobility Conference Registrations and Call for Abstracts Now Open
Randwick, NSW The inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo has passed two key milestones, as the Micromobility Report prepares to hold the event at Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse on 25th – 26th November. Firstly, delegate registrations are now open. Between now and 30th June, anyone who registers will receive a 20% Super Early Bird discount on whatever…
First Mobile Lift for e-Cargo Bikes
Oxfordshire, UK English company EZLift has developed a mobile bicycle lift specially designed for electric cargo bikes. It builds upon EZLift’s world-first modular, battery-operated lift, released earlier this year. “Due to the recent explosive growth of e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and e-motorcycles, current shop stands are not fit for purpose,” the company says on its website.…