1,000 Cyclists to Gather Safety Data – Automatically

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
See.Sense rear bike light

On 7th July 2021 the Victorian Government is launched an Australian-first trial, using smart bike light technology that will assist in finding new ways to reduce road trauma in cyclists. The 12-month trial will see a diverse group of 1,000 Victorians given access to a See.Sense smart bike light, with the technology capturing crucial road safety insights, as well as providing safety benefits in the form of increased visibility.

Community Cans Proposed Bike Path

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Castle Cove proposed bike path

A new bike path planned between Castle Cove and Chatswood has been rejected by the community, with residents and motorists clutching to their carparks and high speeds.

Nine Million Awarded for New England Rail Trail

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Ben Lamond Station Rail Trail

Stage 1 of the New England Rail Trail is almost ready to proceed after recently receiving nearly $9 million in funding. Under current NSW law, any new rail trail requires a special act of NSW parliament to close the rail corridor and transfer ownership from Transport NSW to Crown Lands.

Six Million Granted to Extend Popular Rail Trail

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Great Southern Rail Trail website screenshot

The increasingly popular Great Southern Rail Trail through South Gippsland is to gain a 21 kilometre extension. It currently runs from Leongatha, 133 km south east of Melbourne, to Welshpool and is popular among locals and visitors, with more than 40,000 walkers, joggers and bike riders using it each year.

$28 Million Upgrade to Mike Turtur Bikeway

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Mike Turtur Bikeway Overpass documents

Adelaide’s Mike Turtur Bikeway runs from the city centre to the popular seaside suburb of Glenelg along the land reserve of the famous Glenelg tram line. Named after South Australia’s Olympic Gold Medallist and long-time Race Director of the Tour Down Under, Mike Turtur.

New Smarter Bike Detectors Launched in Australia

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Cyclists at a busy intersection

New technology that better detects bike riders and pedestrians at intersections is being introduced to Melbourne. High-definition camera sensors that detect riders and walkers in real time are being installed at 75 intersections.