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ScootSafe Digital Academy Launched by Neuron Mobility
Melbourne, Victoria Prominent share service operator Neuron Mobility has launched the industry’s first digital riding school, building upon the in-person ScootSafe events it has been running throughout Australia. The ScootSafe Academy interactive digital riding school was launched last month, in consultation with the Australian Road Safety Foundation, to achieve safer use of share service e-bikes…
Funding Boost for Complete Cycle Link from Brisbane to Border
Brisbane, Queensland Planning for a complete cycle link from Brisbane to the NSW border has been boosted by Queensland Government funding announced last week. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the $200,000 project would deliver a 10-year vision for a connected coast on two wheels. A new separated bikeway from Varsity Lakes to…
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…
A Right Charlie to Foster Victorian Cycling
Melbourne, Victoria Welcome to Episode 2 of transcripts from our influencers! podcasts, talking to people making a major difference to cycling or micromobility in Australia and around the world. We’re looking back at the interviews we’ve done over the past 12 months and today we’re featuring Melbourne-based Charlie Farren, who has spent a lifetime cycling…
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…
Transport Strategies for ACT and Gold Coast
Canberra, ACT Transport strategies with an emphasis on micromobility are being developed by the ACT Government and Gold Coast City Council, with both going to their communities to gain public input to the final plans. The ACT’s proposed Active Travel Plan is a “huge leap in the right direction for Canberra”, according to the Territory’s…
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…