All Other Infrastructure
This category includes any other products and services that do not neatly fit within the five defined infrastructure categories.
30kmh Precinct for Wollongong Region Town
Helensburgh, NSW South-eastern NSW has its second 30kmh speed zone precinct, with a reduced speed limit being introduced to the Helensburgh town centre. Transport for NSW announced signage would be installed from 29th August for the new speed limit, as part of a “long-term vision to make it a safe and welcoming place to visit,…
First Safe Active Street for Regional WA
Geraldton, WA Regional WA’s first ‘safe active street’ has been established in the mid-western town of Geraldton, to improve bike network connectivity and community safety. The $1.73 million project, jointly funded by the State Government and the Geraldton council, stretches 1.4km along Railway Street in Bluff Point and connects to popular community facilities, including Spalding…
Belconnen Bikeway Extension is Underway
Canberra, ACT Stage 2 construction of a Belconnen bikeway in the ACT suburb of Bruce began last month, connecting the Belconnen town centre with two tertiary education institutions. The second stage of works features two new off-road cycle paths: along the eastern side of Haydon Drive from College Street towards Purdie Street, and on the…
Ford Urges Workers to Choose Bikes for Short Trips
Cologne, Germany Ford of Europe is encouraging its employees to leave their cars at home and to commute by bike. Its new Park the Car initiative is asking workers to cycle, rather than drive, for journeys less than 5km, to promote healthier lifestyles and cut pollution. “It is probably the last thing many people would…
Wellington Adopts NZ’s Largest Cycleway Network
Wellington, NZ A 166km cycleway network has been approved for NZ city Wellington, to be established over the next 10 years. A Wellington City Council meeting last month voted to approve the $334 million project, after adding 37km to the 129km proposal put out for community consultation late last year. The council received 1,140 submissions…
New $100 million Swan River Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge
Perth, WA New designs have been revealed for a $100 million Swan River Pedestrian and Cycling Causeway Bridge linking the Perth CBD with Victoria Park. The WA Government last week announced the contractors chosen to construct the six-metre-wide bridge, which will be built close to an existing Causeway Bridge over the Swan River. WA Transport…
National e-Bike Battery Recycling Program in US
Atlanta, Georgia, US An industry-wide e-bike battery recycling program was officially launched in the US at the start of this month, with more than 800 retailers trained and equipped to handle expired or damaged packs returned to shops. The program is being administered by Call2Recycle, a not-for-profit consumer battery recycling and stewardship program created from…
Designs Completed for Toowoomba Cycleway Second Stage
Toowoomba, Queensland Queensland’s State Government has announced a series of cycling infrastructure projects in recent weeks, as part of its commitment of $252 million to active transport during the next four years. The latest announcement was the second stage of a $13.55 million Highfields Bikeway in Toowoomba. On 10th February, the Queensland Minister for Transport…
Noise Radars to Quieten Heart of Paris
Paris, France Paris authorities are implementing two measures to quieten vehicle noise in the city and curb traffic levels to create a calmer city centre. The city has switched on its first noise radars in recent weeks, setting up an automated system to identify excessively loud vehicles, such as “roaring motorcycles or cars”, and issue…
750km Milan Network to Make Cycling ‘the Most Obvious Choice’
Milan, Italy Milan is set to become Italy’s most cycle-friendly city, courtesy of a plan to develop a 750km network of cycling infrastructure and increase cycling rates to 20% of all journeys in the city. Late last year, Milan Metropolitan Council approved the €240 million (A$383 million) Cambio biciplan for 24 “super-cycle lines”: four circular, 16 radial…