Infrastructure
This category includes any product or service that enables micromobility.
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…
Governments Slammed for Favouring Fuel Tax Cuts Over Sustainable Transport Incentives
Brussels, Belgium Revenue forfeited by fuel tax cuts planned by many European governments could instead be used to provide 5.3 billion free bike share rides or 194 million discounted bikes for sale – offering a more effective response to spiralling energy prices, according to a report released last week by four cycling and clean city…
Motoring Lobby Group Supports Cycling Incentives in Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria Victoria’s peak motoring advocacy group has posted an article promoting the benefits of more Melburnians commuting by bike – countering claims that cycling infrastructure is impeding traffic flows in the city centre. As the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive, Paul Guerra, continues his calls for some of Melbourne’s inner city…
e-Scooters Set For Legalisation in UK Under New Regulations
London, UK Private-use e-scooters are set to be legalised for use in public spaces in the UK, after the Government announced it will introduce new regulations for smaller, lighter and low-speed micromobility vehicles. The Department of Transport’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, last week told parliament a new transport Bill would create a “low-speed,…
Micromobility Conference Registrations and Call for Abstracts Now Open
Randwick, NSW The inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo has passed two key milestones, as the Micromobility Report prepares to hold the event at Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse on 25th – 26th November. Firstly, delegate registrations are now open. Between now and 30th June, anyone who registers will receive a 20% Super Early Bird discount on whatever…
‘Radical Ideas’ Given Ministerial Endorsement at Mobility Summit
Sydney, NSW Transport for NSW ran a Mobility Summit at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour on Thursday 28th April 2022. It was very well organised, well attended and announcements made at the summit by the Minister for Active Transport, Rob Stokes attracted huge mainstream media interest. It’s tempting for someone who has attended…
Free and E-asy Entry to e-Bikes
Manchester, UK Free e-bike loans are available to residents in five UK regions, in a new Cycling UK initiative to encourage more people to take up e-mobility. The Cycling made e-asy scheme – funded by the Department for Transport and run by Cycling UK and partners – provides free access to try and ride sessions…
Victoria Expands Cycling Education for School Children
Melbourne, Victoria Victoria’s Bike Ed program for school children has been modernised and expanded to cover a much broader age spectrum. The updated version, now incorporating detailed lesson plans, modern animated and real-life videos, was launched to coincide with national Ride2SchoolDay in March. Bike Ed was previously offered to Grade 5 and 6 students but…
Neuron Sets Sights on Road Safety Week Messages
Melbourne, Victoria Share scooter operator Neuron Mobility is teaming with Blind Citizens Australia and the Australian Road Safety Foundation for a safer riding campaign as part of this year’s Road Safety Week on 16th – 22nd May. The partnership is producing a range of rider education materials and parking guidelines to help raise awareness of…
$904 Million Pledge for New York Road Safety Infrastructure
New York, US New York Mayor Eric Adams recently announced a $904 million (A$1.318 billion) allocation for road safety infrastructure over the next five years, including additional bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes. During Car Free Earth Day last month, the Mayor announced what he called the largest investment in street safety in the city’s…