Infrastructure Briefs – Some Good News!

Cycle path under construction

Two Key Sydney Infrastructure Projects Underway Construction work has begun on the much anticipated and “controversial” Liverpool St / Oxford St protected cycleway that will run from the city centre to the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Subject to approvals of future sections, the $7 million 1.8 km route underway now will eventually form part of…

Strong Demand So Far for Tasmanian E-Bike Subsidies

Bicycle store shop front

Hobart, Tasmania As we previously reported here, late last year Tasmania became the first Australian state to announce an e-bike subsidy program. There are many subsidy programs already underway or completed elsewhere in the world including Europe and the USA. They consistent pattern has been strong and immediate uptake and based on the following information,…

City of Adelaide Votes to Subsidise E-Bike Purchases

Above view of the City of Adelaide

Adelaide, SA On Tuesday, 30th January 2024 the City of Adelaide became the first government in mainland Australia to commit to subsidising the purchase of e-bikes and electric-assisted as well as unassisted cargo bikes for its residents and business operators. Australian cycling organisations, including Bike SA, have long lobbied all levels of government for just…