Infrastructure
This category includes any product or service that enables micromobility.
Vanity, Not Climate Change for Micromobility Disruption
Sydney, NSW Virtually no one rides e-bikes because of climate change, according to micromobility pioneer Oliver Bruce. Instead, people typically travel by e-bike because it’s often quicker and there’s the opportunity for a bit of exercise, he told last month’s inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo in Sydney. At the same time, advocacy for micromobility as…
Great Things Planned for NSW’s First Share Scooter Trial
Lake Macquarie, NSW Lake Macquarie has become the first council area in NSW to welcome shared e-scooters, with a 12-month trial along selected routes launched last Monday. The trial will take a very cautious approach initially, with the scooters’ use limited to five ‘quarantined’ areas, but with a view to steady expansion in vehicle numbers…
Minister Awarded for Advances in Micromobility
Sydney, NSW NSW’s first Minister for Active Transport and the linchpin behind the soon-to-be-launched Northern Rivers Rail Trails have shared the Leadership prize at this year’s We Ride Australia Cycling Luminaries Awards. In a first for the annual awards, the quality of nominees prompted the judges and organisers to split the prize into separate categories…
EOI Extension for Sydney End-Of-Trip Facilities
Sydney, NSW Expressions of interest for operators of two end-of-trip facilities for bike riders in central Sydney have been extended to 16th January. City of Sydney issued a call for operators to manage end-of-trip facilities in George Street and Barangaroo, with the deadline for EOIs originally set for last Monday. A new underground cycling facility…
Added Power for New Parliamentary Friends of Cycling
Canberra, ACT Some of Federal parliament’s most bike friendly politicians were officially inducted to the latest incarnation of a cross-party cycling alliance last month. A ceremony on the lawns of Parliament House on 23rd November announced the new co-chairs of the Federal Parliamentary Friends of Cycling, coordinated by national active transport advocacy group We Ride…
Lower Speed Advocates Slam Liverpool Trial Axing
Sydney, NSW The termination of a 30kmh speed trial in Greater Western Sydney, reverting a Liverpool thoroughfare back to 40kmh, has been condemned by road safety advocates for lower speed limits. The founder of advocacy group 30please.org, Lena Huda, said she was saddened to hear the State Government was ending the 30kmh trial in the…
Fyshwick Greenline Rail Proposal Welcomed by Pedal Power
Canberra, ACT An ACT business association’s vision to replace an existing train line in East Canberra with light rail and active travel infrastructure has been welcomed by the territory’s peak cycling lobby group. The Fyshwick Business Association’s Eastwick Greenline proposal, unveiled last month, would be a boost for sustainability and community health in Canberra, while…
Aboriginal Cycling Hero to Headline Luminaries Awards Dinner
Mimili, SA Indigenous health care worker, marathon runner and cycling role model, Zibeon Fielding – the 2020 SA Young Australian of the Year – will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Cycling Luminaries Awards, being held in conjunction with the 2022 Micromobility Conference & Expo. As a health professional in his community at Mimili,…
Brisbane Trial Further Integrates Scooters With Public Transport
Brisbane, Queensland Scooter share companies Beam Mobility and Neuron Mobility are part of a new Brisbane trail to further integrate e-scooters and public transport. The trial, starting this month, allows Beam and Neuron scooters to start and end trips at designated parking hubs around Buranda, Greenslopes and Holland Park West busway stations. To support the…
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,…