Bi-partisan members bill in Federal parliament on cycling a good sign
Via the National Cycling Promotion Fund (which BISA supports):
http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/456/9/
Bi-partisan support for bicycle benefits
Monday nights private members motion, supporting the benefits of getting more Australians active on two wheels, was a first for the Australian Parliament and warmly supported by both government and the cross benches.
City of Melbourne launches first "bike pod" in City - time for these in Adelaide?
Story at: http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=228&pg=715&st=1154
Melbourne’s first bike pod – providing public shower and change facilities for cyclists who ride into the city each day - was launched today.
Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley and State Member for Melbourne Bronwyn Pike unveiled the prototype bike pod located in the City Square car park.
Prospect BUG launches campaign for keeping bike lanes on Arterial Roads in Prospect
The recently reformed Prospect Bike User Group has just launched a new campaign, including a petition, to prevent the removal of bike lanes from arterial roads in Prospect. The Prospect BUG co-ordinator Heather believes there is an important precedent involved and encourages cyclists from across SA to read up on this issue and get involved.
Find out more at the Prospect BUG group @ Adelaide Cyclists, http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/bugprospect
Tour de ... Work! (Nov 2009)
A new initiative launched by the State Government and Adelaide City Council, www.tourdework.com.au offers prizes and incentives to get on your bike and enjoy Adelaide’s cycling environment. It starts on 9th November, so check out the site and get involved!
Stimulus Funding for Cycling network & healthier transport
Please find below a link to further details on the recent good news, kindly relayed to us by the Office of Cycling and Walking. BISA put in a detailed and (obviously) pursuasive submission arguing from a significant proportion of these projects.
http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/October/aa425_2009.htm
2009 Tour de Homegrown
Enjoy riding, gardening, and (hopefully) Spring Sunshine all at the same time! :)
Details at http://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeycart/4025084701/
Ride2Work Day - all the info at AdelaideCyclists
Just a quick note that Adelaide Cyclists is hosting a nice map of National Ride2Work day events and free breakfasts next week - check out:
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/page/ride-to-work-day-wednesday
While Ride2Work day is co-ordinated by Bicycle SA, BISA and many BUGs support the event as a chance to introduce more people to cycling and for regular commuters to show their support.
Traffic Watch - report driving that endangers cyclists to new Police hotline
At our latest BISA Committee meeting, Vice-Chair Sam Powrie made us all aware of the SA Police's "Traffic Watch" service, where they have a hotline number (131 444) for quickly reporting traffic violations and dangerous driving for them to follow up.
BISA would suggest that cyclists take advantage of this service when you're subjected to dangerous driving on the roads. More info at our traffic watch page.
Jan Gehl arguing for a Bicycle culture in latest Adelaide Review
There is an interview with world-renowned architect and Urban Designer Jan Gehl in the latest Adelaide review, written during his recent return to Adelaide. Gehl says that:
“I envisage that Adelaide will be one of the cities that is overripe for a bicycle culture."
Gearing up for Ride to Work day, 14 October - North Terrace BUG
With Ride to Work Day fast approaching on Wednesday the 14th of October, Adelaide's BUGs are busy organising events like free breakfasts.
If your workplace is anywhere near North Terrace in the City, why not register as part of the North Terrace BUG and enjoy a free breakfast with other cyclists? More information is provided in the attached flyer.
