Bite-Sized Forums Bringing Academics and Practitioners to the Table

University lecturer delivering a speech

Perth, WA A new series of active transport seminars in Perth is bridging a disconnect between academics and their peers in industry and government. WA cycling lobby organisation WestCycle held its first Future of Mobility seminar last month so academics can share their studies with people who can put their findings into practise. “I don’t…

WA MTB Strategy Recommends State-Wide Trail Network

Mountain bikers riding on trail

Perth, WA A Western Australian Mountain Bike Strategy released last month has proposed the development of a state-wide network of sustainable mountain bike facilities and experiences. The 10-year strategy, for mountain biking and off-road cycling in WA, says a state-wide network, based on an existing significance hierarchy would help ensure trail developments are “of the…

WA Government Announces $20 Million For Cycle Trails

On Saturday 8th August 2020 Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announced $20 million of new funding for cycle trails in Perth and surrounding towns. The funding was part of a $150 million tourism stimulus package. The trail funding is for mountain bike and general recreational trails in the Perth Hills, and the South Western region…