Sydney
Operators Sought for New Sydney End-of-Trip Facilities
Sydney, NSW The City of Sydney is calling for operators to manage two end-of-trip facilities for bike riders in the city centre. A new underground cycling facility has been created within Lendlease’s 53-storey tower development near Circular Quay. The Salesforce Tower development at 180 George Street also includes new community infrastructure, a business innovation space,…
Electric Riders Ready to Spark United Front for Small Devices
Sydney, NSW A fledging lobby group focused on the legalisation and promotion of electric skateboards and other small e-mobility devices is calling for a united front by industry to help take control of public dialogue and future policy about the sector. Electric Riders Australia, formed early last year, is participating in next week’s Micromobility Conference…
NSW Rail Trails on Track Following Legislation Change
Sydney, NSW NSW is poised to gain a rapid succession of new rail trails over the next few years, in the wake of recent legislative changes to remove a major obstacle to converting disused rail corridors into cycling and walking trails, according to Australia’s peak rail trails advocacy group. “Hopefully within five years we could…
Join Us For Social Drinks
Sydney, NSW If you’re based in Sydney or arriving the day before the Micromobility Conference & Expo, you’re welcome to join us for informal drinks and chat on Thursday evening 24th November. The Regent Redfern, close to Redfern Railway Station, will host the social drinks from 5.30pm. This is a completely informal, non-sponsored, social event.…
Here’s Some Highlights You Can See at the Micromobility Conference & Expo
Sydney, NSW With just one week until the inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo, here’s a recap of recent news about just some of the attractions to see and experience: Long-standing industry commentator and visionary in e-mobility, Oliver Bruce, will reveal why micromobility is fast approaching its “iPhone moment” as a major transportation force. The NZ…
High-Rise EV Share Service Expands into E-Bikes
Sydney, NSW A leading mobility as a service provider, putting shared electric cars into large residential and corporate buildings in Australian cities, is expanding its offering this month to include e-bikes. Sydney-based company Ohmie GO is preparing to announce a partnership with a large Dutch e-bike manufacturer, to incorporate micromobility to its shared mobility service…
Bosch Heads Expo Newcomers
Sydney, NSW Leading e-bike motor and battery manufacturer Bosch e-Bike Systems, bike and scooter share company Lime, cargo bike distributor and retailer Dutch Cargo Bikes and cycling eyewear brand BZ Optics are among the most recent exhibitors to sign up for next month’s Micromobility Conference & Expo. Bosch used Eurobike 2022 to unveil updates on…
Zoomo Meets Appetite for Better Bike Security
Sydney, NSW Sydney company Zoomo, a specialist supplier of light electric last-mile delivery vehicles, last month launched its rider-facing mobile app, MyZoomo. The new app is designed to enhance the courier experience, enabling riders to stay connected, track their e-bike from anywhere in the world, access instant customer support, and keep their e-bike secure. MyZoomo…
Survey Seeks Insight to Urban Cycling in NSW Cities
Sydney, NSW The urban cycling habits of residents in the Greater Sydney and Illawarra regions are being analysed by a survey conducted by the University of NSW. Researchers at UNSW are studying the demographics of who rides and who doesn’t, where people ride, and what people think about different kinds of bike infrastructure. The 20-minute…
PhD Student Sought for Active Transport Study
Sydney, NSW The University of Sydney is looking for a student to undertake PhD research on the health benefits of active transport. The position will support the university’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) and its research into sustainable and healthy urban mobility. The institute is teaming with the Sydney School of Architecture, Design…