Victoria
Victorians ‘Interested but Concerned’ About Cycling
Melbourne, Victoria A huge majority of Victorians are interested in cycling but only if adequate infrastructure was in place to protect their safety, according to a Monash University Study, “The potential for bike riding across entire cities” published this month. The study, ‘The potential for bike riding across entire cities’ found 76% of surveyed Victorians…
Ride to School Initiative Targets Early Lessons
Melbourne, Victoria One of Australia’s leading cargo bike dealers has taken the initiative to boost the number of families who cycle to school, launching a concerted campaign this month to encourage and assist people to switch to active commuting. Melbourne-based company Dutch Cargo Bike this month launched its Bike and Stay initiative, a not-for-profit venture…
Amy Gillett Foundation Helping to Deliver Courier Safety
Melbourne, Victoria Leading last-mile delivery service DoorDash has teamed with Australian bike safety advocacy group the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF) to enhance the safety of courier riders. The partnership will develop a training course for DoorDash’s new delivery riders, known as Dashers, and ongoing cycling safety information to reinforce smart and safe practices. AGF and…
New Marketing Head to Lead Ambitious Gillett Foundation Agenda
Melbourne, Victoria An Australian peak body for cycling advocacy, the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF), is expanding its team and has appointed promotions powerhouse Adam Lana as its Head of Marketing. Foundation CEO Dan Kneipp said Mr Lana, the co-founder and former brand director of internationally successful bike manufacturer Curve Cycling, would be a crucial part…
Four e-Scooter Share Trials Announced
E-scooter share schemes will be trialled in four Victorian local government areas from later this year, in a 12-month pilot coordinated by the State’s Department of Transport.
Three metropolitan councils – the cities of Yarra, Melbourne and Port Phillip – will be joined by the regional City of Ballarat for the trial announced last month.
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1,000 Cyclists to Gather Safety Data – Automatically
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.
Six Million Granted to Extend Popular Rail Trail
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.
