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Political Parties Urged to Back Recycling Scheme for Micromobility
Sydney, NSW Australia’s political parties should commit to world-leading recycling of personal transport vehicles (PTVs) such as bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters, according to an unprecedented alliance of bicycle riders, manufacturers, environmentalists, fleet providers, policy experts and recyclers. On the eve of last weekend’s Federal election, the alliance of seven bike, environment and waste organisations called…
Record Spending for Active Transport in WA Budget
Perth, WA Active transport infrastructure in WA is set to be boosted a four-year $347 million allocation in the State Budget last month. The 2022-23 WA Budget includes: $47 million to further expand local bicycle infrastructure through the Western Australian Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program and other projects $62 million to continue the Principal Shared…
e-Scooters Set For Legalisation in UK Under New Regulations
London, UK Private-use e-scooters are set to be legalised for use in public spaces in the UK, after the Government announced it will introduce new regulations for smaller, lighter and low-speed micromobility vehicles. The Department of Transport’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, last week told parliament a new transport Bill would create a “low-speed,…
Globe Lights Specialized Path to Everyday Commuting
California, US Australian buyers will have to wait patiently to access a new commuter e-bike venture launched by Specialized this month. The new business unit, Globe, will initially focus exclusively on the US market when it starts taking orders in late 2022, and Specialized Australia has confirmed there is no identified time frame for its…
Micromobility Conference Registrations and Call for Abstracts Now Open
Randwick, NSW The inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo has passed two key milestones, as the Micromobility Report prepares to hold the event at Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse on 25th – 26th November. Firstly, delegate registrations are now open. Between now and 30th June, anyone who registers will receive a 20% Super Early Bird discount on whatever…
$8 Million for WA Active Funding Initiatives
Perth, WA Fifty active transport projects in WA will benefit from a total of $8 million in funding announced recently by the State’s government. WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti announced 38 local councils would receive funding through the WA Bicycle Network Grants Program over the next two years, adding more than 57km of high-quality cycling…
Mahle Claims Title for Lightest e-Bike Drive System
Stuttgart, Germany German manufacturer Mahle is claiming the title of the lightest e-bike drive system on the market, releasing the 3.2kg x20 last month. The x20 also set a new benchmark for power-to-weight ratio, according to the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier’s e-bike division, Mahle Smartbike Systems. A statement from Mahle says the x20’s hub motor weighs…
Railway Station Upgrades as Great Southern Rail Trail Steams Ahead
Leongatha, Victoria Multi-million-dollar upgrades have been announced for two railway stations on Victoria’s Great Southern Rail Trail. A total of $6 million has been earmarked to develop the Korumburra and Leongatha stations and surrounds, to enhance community open space and boost activity in the town centres. The State Government recently confirmed it will provide $2…
Chinese Appliance Giants Buys Into e-Bike Motor Market
Wuhan, China Appliance manufacturing giant Midea Group has purchased fellow Chinese company Wuhan Tianteng Power Technology to break into the e-bike market. Midea Industrial Technology, one of five business sectors of Fortune 500 company Midea Group, indicated it plans to become a key player in the global e-bike market. It announced at the end of…
Parliamentary Friends Group Taking Politics out of Active Transport
Sydney, NSW A new Friends of Active Transport in NSW Parliament, incorporating Liberal, Labor and Greens Members, will help remove the politics from planning and policymaking for active transport in the State, according to Bicycle NSW. The cycling advocacy group’s CEO, Peter McLean, said the Friends, launched at a gathering at Parliament House late last…