Framework Launched to Guide More Rail Trails in NSW

Linda Cash riding the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail.

Tumbarumba, NSW A NSW Rail Trail Framework was released by the State Government this week to help expedite the creation of additional trails in NSW. “The framework will expedite the development of rail trails across NSW by clarifying the proposal and approval process, as well as providing guidance for general rail trail operation and maintenance.”…

Zoomo Delivers Powerful Moped Masher

Zoomo One e-bike

Sydney, Australia Sydney’s own global leader in electric last-mile deliveries, Zoomo, last month unveiled its prototype of the Zoomo One, the world’s first 45kmh e-bike built specifically for delivery. “The Zoomo One combines moped-level performance, unmatched reliability, advanced safety, and broad customisation options to empower riders and businesses to make the green switch from pollutive…

NSW Budget: ‘Positive Projects but Still Falls Well Short’ say Bike Groups

Sydney Cycleway

Sydney, NSW Last week’s NSW Budget has been met with reserved optimism from some cycling advocacy groups, which have highlighted numerous positive projects but called for a much greater financial commitment from government. “While there is good pockets of spending here and there, overall it is still not an exemplary year for bike budgeting.” Bicycle…

Expo Booth Sales Off and Racing at Randwick

QEII stand

Randwick, NSW Expo booth sales for the 2022 Micromobility Conference and Expo are off to a strong start since their recent release. “We’ve sold approximately one quarter of the total available floorspace in the opening weeks,” said the event’s co-founder, Phil Latz. “Some of the first companies to put their hand up for booth sales…

Speaker Submissions Extended for Micromobility Conference & Expo

Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse

Sydney, NSW Submissions for speakers at the inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo have been extended by a fortnight to encourage a wide variety of presentations at the November event. A Call for Abstracts for presentations is now open until 1st July. “We’ve had some high-calibre submissions and we’re looking to ensure the conference covers a…

Webinar Examines Skills Shortages to Deliver Cycleways

Cycling on city street

Sydney, NSW An Engineers Australia webinar on Tuesday 14 June will examine the skills shortages that need to be addressed to successfully roll out cycleways and other infrastructure for sustainable transport. The free Future of Active Transport in NSW webinar will consider whether there is enough people with the right skills to deliver the State…

Political Parties Urged to Back Recycling Scheme for Micromobility

Bicycle recycling

Sydney, NSW Australia’s political parties should commit to world-leading recycling of personal transport vehicles (PTVs) such as bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters, according to an unprecedented alliance of bicycle riders, manufacturers, environmentalists, fleet providers, policy experts and recyclers. On the eve of last weekend’s Federal election, the alliance of seven bike, environment and waste organisations called…

Beam Signed Up For Lake Macquarie Share Trial

Beam Ebike

Lake Macquarie, NSW Lake Macquarie will trial shared micromobility from this month, with Beam signed up to start with e-bikes and later introduce scooters. Beam will operate 500 of its Apollo e-bike fleet in the NSW coastal city, incorporating tip-resistant dual kickstands, dual brakes, a Bluetooth-locked helmet and swappable batteries. Its commitment to incorporate scooters…

Micromobility Conference Registrations and Call for Abstracts Now Open

Royal Randwick in Sydney’s inner eastern suburbs will be the venue for the 2022 Micromobility Conference.

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…

‘Radical Ideas’ Given Ministerial Endorsement at Mobility Summit

A large media contingent attended the Summit’s press conference, reflecting the level of interest and no doubt some media controversy surrounding the announcement of a major e-scooter trial for NSW.

Sydney, NSW Transport for NSW ran a Mobility Summit at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour on Thursday 28th April 2022. It was very well organised, well attended and announcements made at the summit by the Minister for Active Transport, Rob Stokes attracted huge mainstream media interest. It’s tempting for someone who has attended…