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Major Car Dealership Makes Significant Move into LEVs
Brisbane, Queensland Spanning more than 75 years, Bartons Motor Group has steadily grown from a small workshop to one of the largest family-owned car dealerships in Queensland, selling multiple car brands through a range of dealerships. In many ways, its company history is similar to other car dealerships around Australia, building upon decades as a…
$43 Million Boost to Traffic Safety at Queensland Schools
Brisbane, Queensland Active transport advocates have welcomed a Queensland government announcement of $43 million projects to improve safety around schools. “The environment around our schools has to encourage people to walk, ride and scoot to school.” The government last month announced funding to two projects, the School Transport Infrastructure Program and an increase in the…
Car Tyre Dust a Far Greater Threat Than Tailpipe Emissions
High Wycombe, UK Tyre wear emissions are many times worse for environmental and health issues than vehicle exhaust fumes from modern vehicles, according to a study by a UK emissions analysis company. Figures recently released by Emissions Analytics indicated tyre wear emissions in normal driving conditions are around 1,850 times greater than “real-world tailpipe particulate…
Arts Museum Executive is New Bicycle Network CEO
Melbourne, Victoria Accountant and experienced government executive Alison McCormack has been confirmed as the new CEO of Victorian-based advocacy group Bicycle Network. “She has probably got more women riding bikes than anyone else I can think of in many years of community activism.” Alison has held numerous senior leadership roles at the State Government’s flagship…
Igus Unveils First Bike Constructed Entirely From Recycled Plastic
Cologne, Germany The world’s first urban bike made entirely from recycled plastic has been unveiled by German company igus. The igus:bike, scheduled for release later this year, is being promoted as “tomorrow’s mobility from yesterday’s waste”. With recycled plastic used to construct everything from the frame to the bearings and toothed belt, igus says the…
Webinar Examines Skills Shortages to Deliver Cycleways
Sydney, NSW An Engineers Australia webinar on Tuesday 14 June will examine the skills shortages that need to be addressed to successfully roll out cycleways and other infrastructure for sustainable transport. The free Future of Active Transport in NSW webinar will consider whether there is enough people with the right skills to deliver the State…
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…