Rising cyclist death toll is mainly due to drivers, so change the road laws and culture
Recent reporting paints a picture of surging road deaths and failing safety strategies for cyclists. The Australian Automobile Association’s Benchmarking report records 1,222 road deaths in the year ending June 2018. And cyclist deaths in particular remain stubbornly…
Canberra Cycle Hub may help enliven city
A disused Civic office building could be transformed into a hub of lycra, bikes, showers, and coffee, helping to encourage cycling, enliven the city and integrate the planned light rail network. Pedal Power ACT are behind…
April 30, 2015
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Secure your Early Bird Registration to the 8th Making Cities Liveable Conference
Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the leading Conference for professionals and researchers working to improve the quality of life for residents of our capital and regional cities throughout Australia. Early Bird Registration for the…
April 13, 2015
Pedal Power has a $50 million plan for Canberra’s cyclists
Published in Canberra Times on 13 April 2015 by Tom McIlroy Pedal Power has called for a $50 million investment in cycling infrastructure and health promotion efforts from the ACT government’s coming budget, including for…
June 18, 2014
Active transport, urban form and human health: Developing the links
Walking and cycling, together referred to as active transport, are widely regarded as the healthiest and most sustainable means of transport. The health benefits, and subsequent economic benefits particularly from health-related productivity, of walkable, transit…
June 28, 2013
Yarra leading country on bike strategy
By Donna Kelly. The Fifth Estste. 27 June 2013 — CONFERENCE: In 2011, 8.5 per cent of Yarra City residents rode to work – the highest rate of people riding to work in Australia. And…
June 24, 2013
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Providing for Bikes in Inner Melbourne
Yarra City Council has been undertaking a stealth mission in the last decade –incrementally snaffling road space. This mission has provided better bicycle facilities for the community and established Yarra’s reputation as one of the…
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