Posts Tagged ‘Peter Bourke’
We Ride Urges Strong Bike Presence in National EV Policy
Canberra, ACT Any government incentives to promote electric transportation in Australia needs to include e-bikes, according to a submission being prepared by bicycle advocacy organisations for the Federal Government’s consultation for a National Electric Vehicle Strategy. We Ride Australia is coordinating a joint submission to the strategy from State and national bicycle advocacy groups, who…
Cycling Advocates Lament Rob Stokes’ Foreshadowed Retirement
Sydney, NSW Micromobility advocacy groups in NSW are lamenting an announcement by the State’s first Active Transport Minister, Rob Stokes, that he will retire from State politics before the next election. He has served as the Member for Pittwater for the past 15 years and late last year was appointed as the Minister for Active…
EV Summit Strengthens E-Bike Role in Transport Solutions
Canberra, ACT Micromobility is set to become a more central player in national solutions to Australia’s transport emissions and other transport problems, after cycling advocates were part of last month’s inaugural National Electric Vehicles (EV) Summit, according to We Ride Australia’s director – national relationships, Stephen Hodge. “We fully expect active travel and micromobility to…
Nominations Open for Cycling Luminaries Awards
Sydney, NSW Nominations for the 2022 Cycling Luminaries Awards opened this week to celebrate the people, places and programs that get people riding bikes in Australia. This year’s award winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on 25th November, as part of the inaugural Australian Micromobility Conference, an event…
Show of Strength to Protect Bike Lanes
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne cyclists and bike advocacy groups have come out in force to oppose what they saw as a major threat to the roll-out of separated cycleways in the city centre. A total of 1,145 submissions were received and a succession of around 40 cycling supporters spoke at a City of Melbourne meeting last…
Rider Both Beneficiaries and Targets of New ACT Road Laws
Canberra, ACT New road safety laws in the ACT will provide added protection for cyclists and other micromobility users, but will also subject them to greater regulation. The regulations, announced by the ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel last week, were intended to protect riders and pedestrians, but also to encourage safe riding practices on public…
WA Greens Take Up Campaign to Scrap Maximum Width Law
Perth, WA Lobbying for the abolition of a maximum width law for bicycles in WA is set to go to the State’s parliament, after Australian Greens politician Dr Brad Pettitt took up the cause. Dr Pettitt has joined Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) and WA bike industry representatives in calling on the WA Government to scrap…
Deadline Draws Near for New Button Battery Laws
Canberra, ACT A deadline is looming for new safety regulations covering products that use button batteries, with Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) liaising with affected businesses to help ensure they comply with the mandatory regulations. Compliance with the updated safety standard will be mandatory from 21 June, 18 months after they were announced. Key elements of…
BIA Challenges e-Bikes Omission from ACT Sustainability Loan Scheme
Canberra, ACT Bicycle Industries Australia is challenging the ACT Government’s omission of e-bikes from its Household Sustainability Loan Scheme. BIA General Manager Peter Bourke will meet with the office of the Chief Minister Treasurer and Minister for Climate Action, Andrew Barr, to call on the Government to include e-bikes in which scheme. The Household Sustainability Loan…
Report Launch a New High for Australian Cycling
Canberra, ACT Last month’s official launch of the We Ride Australian Cycling Economy Report was an unprecedented high point for the Australian cycling industry and bike advocacy in this country, according to the Director – National Advocacy for We Ride, Stephen Hodge. His comments were echoed by the General Manager of Bicycle Industries Australia, Peter…