Smiles and Celebrations as Two Hard-Won Projects Open

Sydney political members cutting opening ceremony ribbon

Sydney, NSW Two significant protected bike lane projects had their official opening ceremonies just one week apart in Sydney during March 2023. In both cases, it took more than a decade of struggle from cycling advocates to ensure these short but heavily used and strategically placed pieces of infrastructure were built. College Street Cycleway As…

Yamaha E-Bike Debut in Australia

Person riding e-mountain bike

Sydney, NSW Yamaha’s new generation of e-bikes will make its introduction to the Australian market this month, with the YDX-Moro 07 e-MTB set to pave the way for other models. It will be the first time Yamaha e-bikes have made it to our shores, as the Japanese company this year celebrates its 30th anniversary of…

Big Savings on Offer for Early 2023 Micromobility Conference Registrations

Delegates at Micromobility Conference

Sydney, NSW It’s Australia’s largest meeting of minds on the nation’s smallest vehicles. Registrations are now open for the 2023 Micromobility Conference. The event returns to Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th October, and Super Early Bird registration rates are available for delegates who sign up before the end of June.…

Call Goes Out for 2023 Micromobility Conference Presenters

Four presenters on stage at the Micromobility Conference

Sydney, NSW Do you have an interesting and compelling story to tell about developments in micromobility? Abstracts are now open for the 2023 Micromobility Conference. Click here and scroll down to ‘Micromobility Conference 2023’ to submit an abstract. Details on the submission process are available by clicking on ‘View Detail’. “We have a number of…

New Trail Poised to Pioneer Financial Prosperity for Other Regions

Group of people bike riding on rail trails path

Murwillumbah, NSW A new “jewel” in Australia’s rail trail network will be launched by its community on 25th and 26th March, when two days of celebration are held to officially welcome the first stage of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT). The trail from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek, in the hinterland of the NSW Far…

October Midweek Dates Confirmed for 2023 Micromobility Conference

Exterior view of Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse

Sydney, NSW Dates have been confirmed for this year’s Micromobility Conference, with a new delegate-friendly schedule that is midweek and earlier in the calendar. The 2023 event will be held on 24th-25th October and will return to Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse. “It’s an important shift to mid-week dates to be more convenient for business and…

Riding for Better Streets

Group of cyclist advocates meeting outside

Sydney, NSW The Better Streets Coalition held community action rides in Sydney and Wollongong last weekend, ahead of the NSW State election on Saturday 25th March, to ask candidates to support the recently formed lobby group’s five key asks. On Saturday 4th March, Better Streets founder Megan Sharkey addressed more than 100 participants gathered at…

E-Bike Motor Legislation Change Leaves Industry Baffled

Person sitting in e-cargo bike

Sydney, NSW A last-minute change in e-bike motor legislation in NSW has bike industry leaders confused about the purpose of the amendment. On 24th February, the Government announced the NSW Minister for Metropolitan Roads, Natalie Wards, had changed legislation limiting the maximum power of e-bike motors allowed on public roads. It increased the permissible level…

Rail Trails National Forum Riding Tandem with NRRT Launch

Group of people with Biren Cultural Group participating in opening ceremony

Murwillumbah, NSW A 2023 Rail Trails Australia Forum will be held in Murwillumbah on Friday 24th March, to coincide with a community celebration to officially launch stage one of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (NRRT). Registrations are still open for the forum, where Rail Trails Australia representatives will be joined by local government delegates. NRRT…

Labor Election Pledge to Double NSW Active Transport Funding

Sydney, NSW NSW Labor has declared it will double funding for active transport infrastructure if it wins the 25th March State election. NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns was joined by the Opposition spokesperson for transport, Jo Haylen, for an announcement in Sydney last month that the Party would allocate an additional $60 million over four…