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Impressions of Hobart – Better Days Ahead?
Hobart, Tasmania During May I had a rare opportunity to spend two days in Hobart. This was my first visit in several years and I was able to see the latest cycling infrastructure developments, as well have off-the-record meetings with key stakeholders across the government and private sectors. It was certainly cold during my visit!…
Seminar Brings Lessons From China Micromobility Boom
Beijing, China China’s world-leading push to boost active transport, for a return to the country’s cycling heyday, will come under the spotlight at a free webinar being hosted by several micromobility peak bodies in Australia. The Asian powerhouse is building tens of thousands of kilometres of cycleways and footpaths annually, complemented by programs to restore…
Melbourne Scooter Sales Gaining Momentum
Melbourne, Victoria Well-established Melbourne e-scooter retailers have enjoyed a notable increase in sales since the Victorian Government legalised private electric scooters from early last month, according to a prominent scooter distributor. Other retailers remain optimistic of escalating sales over the remainder of this year. John Dunnachie, the sales and marketing manager for distributor Bikecorp, said…
Extraordinary Jump for Pump Tracks
Yarra Ranges, Victoria The once humble pump track is undergoing a major evolution, as developments such as the Warburton MTB destination get more strategic in how they can incorporate pump track facilities. New pump track developments are getting a lot more sophisticated in how they accommodate different users, foster skills development and become a more…
Restored Partnership a Silver Bullitt for Cargo Conversion
Melbourne, Victoria While bicycle companies around the globe are looking down the barrel of a testing economic climate for the next few months at least, one Melbourne business has turned to a Bullitt as a solution. E-Cargo and commuter e-bike specialist Dutch Cargo last week signed as a distributor for Bullitt, a lightweight, front-loading cargo…
Product Briefs: First Automatic E-Bike Motor & Mercedes E-Scooter
Girona, Italy An Italian start-up’s campaign to develop the world’s first automatic motor for e-bikes has attracted a rush of investors before its fund-raising campaign has gone public. Niche Mobility, based in Girona, is developing an Automatic Digital Transmission System (ADTC) complete with regenerative breaking. The company had scheduled to begin its Crowdcube fund-raising campaign…
R&D Assistance for Mobility Concepts
Melbourne, Victoria Australia’s national centre for transport and mobility research and development, iMove, is inviting submissions for transport technology concepts that could benefit from financial and development assistance. Up to two technology development projects will receive a maximum of $500,000 each in funding through iMove’s Impact Extension Program, to move ideas and concepts to a…
Four-Point Revolt Against Canberra’s ‘King’ Cars
Canberra, ACT ACT bike advocacy group Pedal Power has launched a four-point plan for Active Travel in Canberra, hoping to give the Territory’s government greater focus and urgency after it released its own Draft Active Travel Plan. With public submissions on the government’s draft scheduled to close today, Pedal Power’s four-point strategy calls for greater…
Survey Assesses Sentiment on Castlemaine Rail Trail
Castlemaine, Victoria Community feedback is invited to help prepare a feasibility study for a proposed rail trail between Castlemaine and Maryborough, in central Victoria. Mt Alexander Shire Council is conducting a survey until 23rd June, partnering with Central Goldfields Shire Council, as part of investigations into the 55km Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail. The council says…
Successful Warburton MTB Campaign Attracts International Attention
Warburton, Victoria Australian mountain biking will grab global attention later this month – not for the high-flying exploits of its riders but instead for a Victorian council’s capacity for jumping through hoops. Yarra Ranges Council’s executive project manager for the Warburton MTB Destination, Matt Harrington, will be the opening keynote speaker at next week’s International…