NSW
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…
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…
New Zoomo Partnership to Get More LEVs in Commercial Fleets
Sydney, NSW E-Bike delivery service innovator Zoomo is teaming with Australia’s leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, SG Fleets, to “put more light electric vehicles in commercial fleets across Australia and the UK”. The partnership is pairing Zoomo’s range of e-mobility vehicles and last-mile delivery expertise with SG Fleet’s vast network of mobility customers, including…
Nominations Open for Cycling Luminaries Awards
Sydney, NSW Nominations for the 2022 Cycling Luminaries Awards opened this week to celebrate the people, places and programs that get people riding bikes in Australia. This year’s award winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on 25th November, as part of the inaugural Australian Micromobility Conference, an event…
Parkland Debuts for Cautious NSW Scooter Trails
Western Sydney, NSW NSW’s introduction to shared e-scooter services has begun cautiously, with four Western Sydney parklands confirmed to host the State’s initial trials. The first shared trials began last Saturday at the Bungarribee Park, Lizard Log and Shale Hills parklands, as well as The Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan. NSW Minister for Active…
Looking Back at Our Influencers!: Osher Günsberg
Sydney, NSW It’s a year since we launched Influencers!, our podcast series of industry leaders and unsung heroes making a major difference to cycling or micromobility. The monthly podcasts have been popular among Micromobility Report readers and other viewers, and we’re celebrating the first anniversary of the series by featuring edited Q&A transcripts from each…
Cycling Infrastructure is Good Business Says Influencer
Sydney, NSW Cycling infrastructure is becoming an economic imperative for businesses and districts, according to long-serving cycling advocate and the City of Sydney’s Manager of Cycling Strategy, Fiona Campbell. Good public cycling infrastructure is vital to attracting businesses to an area, and many businesses are recognising the economic benefits of providing their own end-of-trip facilities.…
Spaces to Bring Commuters Along for the Journey
Sydney, NSW Improving cycleway networks, post-COVID efforts to lure employees back into the office and escalating pressures to attract quality staff are all adding momentum to the provision of quality end-of-trip facilities, according to leading Australia provider Five at Heart. The Sydney-based company’s founder and CEO, Mark Rossiter, says there has been a surge in…
Framework Launched to Guide More Rail Trails in NSW
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
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…