Paris Takes Further Bold Steps

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Paris skyline with Eiffel Tower

Paris will soon become even more welcoming to bikes as the city authorities extend the 30km/h speed limit to the whole city. About two-thirds of the city’s streets were already 30kmh limited, but by the end of August 2021 it will apply to all streets except the ring road surrounding Paris and major boulevards and arterials.

Far Fewer Shoppers Come by Car Than Retailers Assume – Study

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Shoppers do not always come by car

Retail traders often fear that reducing the amount of urban space made available for parking private vehicles would have a negative effect on their businesses. There have been multiple studies over the years proving that this is not the case. The latest one was just released on 20th July 2021.

Trek Announces Big Plastic Packaging Reductions

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Trek's new sustainable packaging

Amongst their many positive benefits, bicycles are renowned for their environmental friendliness. So it’s ironic that when you unpack and assemble a new bike, you end up with a huge pile of rubbish, much of it single-use plastic.

London Doubles E-Scooter Trial – With Strict Requirements

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Man and woman riding Dott eScooters in London

Scooter share companies are in competition for rights to operate in various cities around the world. But no licences are more coveted and more potentially lucrative than those of major cities that combine population density, scale, wealth and tourism, such as London, Paris and New York.

Who Will Educate the Police?

By Phil Latz | 12th August 2021 |
Dana Point Police Ebike Safety Tips Flyer

Dana Point, California, USA This is a story about the local County Sheriff’s office in Dana Point, California. But it has relevance to police forces in Australia and elsewhere. Dana point is officially classified as a city, but it’s really part of the massive greater Los Angeles post-war urban sprawl. A very pleasant part mind…

Lyft Unveils its Latest Share E-Bike

By Phil Latz | 15th July 2021 |
The new Lyft e-bike

San Francisco, California, USA Lyft may not yet be in Australia, but as it is by far the biggest bike share provider in the USA, and part of a ride share/bike share company with a US$19.3 billion (A$25.7 billion) market capitalisation, the launch of their latest model is still significant. The new model, launched in…

Bird Adds to Mixed Fleet Trend

By Phil Latz | 15th July 2021 |
Lady riding Bird Bike

California, USA Ahead of its stock market debut, e-scooter company Bird is entering the bustling e-bike sharing business with planned launches in cities in the US and Europe. Bird has been a significant player in the rapidly growing e-scooter market over recent years and much like its competitor Lime, it is now expanding into electric…

Citi Bike Breaks its All-Time Records

By Phil Latz | 15th July 2021 |
Citi Bike docking station

If you’ve followed the evolution of micromobility including bike share systems closely for many years, then you’ll probably remember when Citi Bike opened. It was just over 8 years ago in May 2013 during the final term of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadiq-Khan. At the time it was…