Cycling
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Road to Brisbane 2032
New Brisbane cycling venue on track to foster Olympic stars
The long ride to Brisbane Olympic glory could well begin in Murarrie, with the city council committing to a new cycle centre in the city’s east.
- by Cameron Atfield
Latest
Melbourne city council slams brakes on new bicycle lane construction
The City of Melbourne received more than 1000 submissions supporting the new bike lane rollout. Â
- by Cara Waters
Opinion
City life
Can we cycle through the outrage to imagine a better Melbourne
Is there anything more parochial than arguing over narrow strips of asphalt? When the future of the city itself is at stake, could there be anything more mundane than fighting over bike lanes?
- by Dan Hill
Opinion
Opinion
Melbourne City Council’s bike lane backflip a disappointing manoeuvre
I’ve lived in the city for more than 15 years, and the City of Melbourne’s decision to pause building bike lanes is bizarre and short-sighted.
- by Alice Clarke
City of Melbourne urged not to put brakes on bike lanes
The City of Melbourne could find solutions to ensure delivery drivers have access to CBD streets without abandoning plans for new bicycle lanes, transport and planing experts say, with some concerned that the city is already underinvesting in cycling infrastructure. Â
- by Patrick Hatch and Marta Pascual Juanola
Council wobbles on bike lanes: Drivers, business owners force rethink
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has defended her council’s decision to halt construction of separated bike lanes in the CBD, deepening a stalemate between drivers and cyclists.Â
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Jackson Graham
Exclusive
City of Melbourne
No more new bike lanes for CBD after council cops complaints
Bike lanes have been criticised by some traders and delivery drivers who say they increase congestion and make it difficult to park.
- by Cara Waters
‘Absolute agony’: Brighton cyclist left for dead by hit-and-run driver
Kevin Hall was on his morning ride just after 6am on Saturday when he was struck from behind. His son has addressed the driver, pleading with him to come forward.
- by Staff reporter
Cyclist dies after collision with truck in CBD
Police say the cyclist and truck collided at the intersection of La Trobe and King streets.
- by Tom Cowie
Exclusive
Roads
Congestion tax in the mix for Sydney CBD, secret document reveals
Distance-based road user charges and a congestion tax will be considered by the NSW government under plans to overhaul the transport network.
- by Tom Rabe and Matt O'Sullivan
Opinion
City life
Removing bike lanes is not just a bad idea, it’s economic vandalism
Melbourne’s future does not lie with ever more car lanes. Bicycles are the sign of an economically, socially and environmentally healthy city.
- by Rohan Leppert