Infrastructure
This category includes any product or service that enables micromobility.
$6 Million Federal Budget Boost for Amy Gillett Foundation
Melbourne, Victoria National cycling safety charity the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF) received $6 million in last month’s Federal Budget, after flagging several initiatives to improve cycling infrastructure and mapping. The Melbourne-based organisation outlined four recommendations in its pre-budget submission, including updating road design guidelines, training for local decision makers and practitioners to deliver best-practice cycling infrastructure,…
Berlin Superhighway to Ensure Time is Right for Switch to Cycling
Berlin, Germany A new east-west cycle superhighway to cross Berlin is expected to enable cyclists to make the 38km journey in about the same time as cars. The new “high-speed bicycle route”, from Hönow through the city centre and out to Spandau, was announced recently by the city’s state-owned cycle planning company, Infravelo. A statement…
Bicycle Network Seeks New CEO
Melbourne, Victoria Bicycle Network has begun the search for a new CEO, with news its current head will leave the organisation at the start of July. The contract for the current CEO, Craig Richards, will end later this year after he has spent nearly a decade at the helm. “In reviewing what’s next for Bicycle…
12 Proven Measures to Curb Urban Car Use
Lund, Sweden Congestion charges and alternative mobility services are among the most effective ways to reduce car use in European cities, according to a recently published study that ranks the 12 solutions to curb urban car use and support climate goals. The study, conducted by The Conversation in collaboration with the Lund University for Sustainable…
App Nudge Reminders Escalate Rider Numbers
Tallinn, Estonia App ‘nudges’ reminding people about e-scooters as a transport option can significantly increase their use, according to a recent study by share service provider Bolt. Trials incorporating e-scooters as an option in ride-share apps found the nudges could bring a 40-200% increase in e-scooter rentals, compared to control groups who did not see…
Landmark UK Prosecution of Supplier of High-Powered e-Bike
Worcester, UK A UK vehicle standards authority had announced the country’s first successful prosecution of a company for illegally supplying high-powered electric assisted pedal cycles (EPACS) not approved for road use. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) took action against Monsterebikes Ltd for supplying Falcon-branded EAPCs fitted with motors powered up to 8,000 watts…
Beam Extension for Adelaide Coastal Councils
Adelaide, SA Three coastal councils in Adelaide have extended their partnership with Beam to provide scooter-share services until the end of October. The six-month extension for the exclusive permit, to operate in the cities of Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt and West Torrens, comes as data shows a steady increase in the distances travelled by…
Neuron Launches e-Bike Service in Sydney
Sydney, NSW Neuron Mobility now has share schemes in each Australian major city, after the Singapore-based company introduced 250 of its safety-first e-bikes to Sydney last week. It already has e-scooter operations in Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin and Perth, as well as five other Australian cities. Townsville City Council last month approved an…
Yarra Transport Strategy Aiming for Greater Sustainability
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne’s City of Yarra council has extended its community engagement campaign to develop a new transport strategy to boost the use of space-efficient and environmentally sustainable forms of transport. The deadline for community feedback has been pushed back to 25th April for the draft strategy, which aims to: Reduce car use for trips…
Spanish Ministry Proposes Compulsory e-Bike Insurance
Spain The Spanish government is considering implementing mandatory insurance for e-bikes, a policy that would put it at odds with the rest of Europe. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation’s push to incorporate “personal mobility vehicles” within regular motor vehicle regulations would bring a need for compulsory insurance for electric bicycles. The controversial proposal…