Infrastructure - Market News & Trends

New Sydney Cycleways Amid Rider Boom

By Scott Green | 9th September 2021 |

City of Sydney, Saunders and Miller St Cycleway

Three new cycleway links are being opened in central Sydney, coinciding with the release of a City of Sydney study that shows a considerable increase in the number of residents who cycle regularly.

Beam is Focused Upon Our Region

By Phil Latz | 9th September 2021 |

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

Renowned Speakers Announced for Australian Walking & Cycling Conference

By Phil Latz | 9th September 2021 |

This year’s annual Australian Walking & Cycling Conference (AWCC) will commence from Thursday morning 30th September with a strong line-up of experts presenting across two days.

E-Bikes on the Rise for Embattled but Resilient North American Share Industry

By Scott Green | 9th September 2021 |

NABSA Shared Micromobilty 2020 Report cover page

E-bikes have grabbed a much greater share of North American micromobility share systems, at a time when COVID put the brakes on the industry as a whole, according to the North American Bikeshare Association (NABSA) 2020 annual report.

Design Competition Announced for Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycle Ramp

By Phil Latz | 9th September 2021 |

Sydney Harbour Bridge Bike Path Design Competition

The future of a long-awaited cycling ramp at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be put in the hands of the public, with the state government announcing a competition to determine the final design.

Infrastructure Australia’s New Plan Embraces Micromobility

By Phil Latz | 9th September 2021 |

Infrastructure Australia (IA) is an independent statutory body that is the leading source of research and advice for governments, industry and the community on nationally significant infrastructure needs.

Scotland ‘Goes Irish’ With Huge Boost to Active Travel Funding

By Phil Latz | 9th September 2021 |

Spending on active travel initiatives in Scotland is set to more than treble to nearly £60 per (A$115) person per year – an unprecedented sum for anywhere in the United Kingdom

Charting Transport – A Treasure Trove of Insights

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

ChartingTransport.com website screenshot

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.

Bird Launches its First E-Scooter Share Scheme in Australia

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

Two people riding Bird Scooters on the waterfront

Fraser Coast residents and visitors will soon be able to rent electric scooters for short trips around Hervey Bay after Fraser Coast Regional Council announced approval on 28th July 2021 of a six-month e-scooter trial

1,000 Cyclists to Gather Safety Data – Automatically

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |

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.