Beam is Focused Upon Our Region

Beam Scooters in Port Douglas

The world of bike and scooter share scheme operators has been like the wild west over recent years. Companies have started with a bang, then been refuelled by huge

Charting Transport – A Treasure Trove of Insights

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Melbourne based Chris Loader is a long-time transport analytics expert. His current role is Manager, Network Analytics (Rail) at the Victorian Department of Transport.
In his spare time, he produces the Charting Transport website and blog.

1,000 Cyclists to Gather Safety Data – Automatically

See.Sense rear bike light

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.

California to Subsidise E-Bike Purchases

Sacremento Capitol building

California may be the mecca of urban motorways and car culture, but their state government is achieving something that no Australian state has yet managed.
California’s latest state budget has allocated US$10 million (A$13.3 million) to help its citizens buy e-bikes.