Cycling
Thousands of share bikes are back in Sydney. Will they clog the streets again?
Companies behind the latest rollout say there is untapped demand for “micromobility” and that technology will make a difference this time around.
- by Andrew Taylor
Latest
‘Massively disruptive and damaging proposal’: Eastern suburbs cycleway under siege
The cycleway was to run from Taylor Square to Centennial Park along Oxford Street. It is now facing an assault of opposition from locals, including high-profile politicians and small business owners.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
City life
Are e-bikes worth it? After four years in the saddle, here’s what I found
Push-bikes were too slow but my electric bike offers me a sweat-free way of getting around – and delivers small moments of joy.
- by Miki Perkins
Is it wrong to blame the No campaign for the Voice’s possible demise?
The Yes campaign has strayed from what it was about and has been replaced with nonsense arguments by ideologues, according to some readers.
‘Commonsense reform’: Pharmacy script rewrite will help save millions
The 60-day script is a in the interest of the millions of Australians who suffer from a chronic condition. It will save time and money for many, and take the load off GPs.
A cycling tour in a city where ‘the bike is not respected’
The great advantage of being on a bike in Florence is that you can cover much more ground than on foot – but watch out for other road users.
- by Rob McFarland
Green light for Harbour Bridge cycleway leaves opponents decrying ‘pig’ of a project
The Heritage Council has approved designs for the project, angering critics of the plan: “They’re putting lipstick on it, very expensive lipstick”.
- by Megan Gorrey
Bitter debate over what to do with Byron’s ‘jewel in the crown’
There is a huge debate underway over plans to build a sprawling bike path over old railway tracks in northern NSW.
- by Catherine Naylor
Exclusive
Public transport
Threat to boot e-scooter companies if they can’t keep them off footpaths
City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says the council could ban e-scooter hire companies if they cannot stop customers riding them on footpaths and leaving them parked haphazardly around the inner city.
- by Patrick Hatch
‘Dangerous to ride’: The suburbs getting $39m to turn drivers into cyclists
The NSW government will spend $39 million on walking and cycling projects in Sydney’s car-centric suburbs.
- by Andrew Taylor
Hit twice by cars, Antoinetta knows how vulnerable pedestrians are
Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are the victims who pay the consequences when drivers get distracted. That’s why police have launched a new crackdown on careless motorists.
- by Patrick Hatch