Archive for November, 2007

Media Release: Greens call for federal funding for cycling

November 17: Media Release: Greens call for federal funding for cycling
Greens Senator Kerry Nettle has today launched The Greens federal cycling initiative. Joining dozens of cyclists for a mass ride into the centre of Sydney Senator Nettle announced that The Greens will be pushing for a Commonwealth commitment of $750 million dollars over ten years […]

South Korea promoting bicycle use

International Herald Tribune: South Korea promoting bicycle use
South Korea, one of Asia’s industrial powerhouses, is turning to an old-fashioned way to solve the problem of its traffic-clogged roads: encouraging people to ride bicycles. The Home Affairs Ministry announced a campaign Monday to promote bicycle use as a way to cope with heavy traffic, air […]

QLD: Plan to make Maroochy safer for bikes

Sunshine Coast Daily: Plan to make Maroochy safer for bikes
Plans to make Maroochy roads safer for bike riders are under way, and mayor Joe Natoli has promised to keep cycle safety high on the post-amalgamation agenda. Damien Jones and John Stephen from the Suncoast Cycling Alliance have met with the mayor to discuss their […]

UK: Man fined £500 over cyclist’s death

Kingston News: Man fined £500 over cyclist’s death
A man was given a suspended prison sentence and a £500 fine following the death of an Australian cyclist. David Harris, 33, of Worcester Park, was arrested after the body of Damien Jeffrey was found by the A3 dual carriageway in Surrey. Damien, 25, who had been living […]

US: Spinning its wheels no more on bicycle-friendly policies

Boston.com: Spinning its wheels no more on bicycle-friendly policies
About 100 people turned out on Oct. 22 for a forum on the “Role of Bicycling in World Class Cities,” one of several sessions that are being held to gauge public opinion on bicycling issues in Boston. Community leaders and city officials also met during the week […]

UK: Cyclists: vote for Sustrans from November 26th

Quick Release.tv: Cyclists: vote for Sustrans from November 26th
You may not live in Britain, but you could help us win $100m to transform 79 communities across the UK. The BIG Lottery Fund has unveiled the final shortlist for the People’s £50 Million Lottery Giveaway. The contest will be a public vote which will see one […]

UK: Cyclists pedal a friendlier message

Scotsman.com News: Cyclists pedal a friendlier message
They are often accused of being the bane of the motorist, but a new campaign is hoping to project a different image of Edinburgh’s cyclists - by encouraging them to mind their manners. The “Bike Polite” code, which is said to be a first in the UK, has been […]

Canada: Amazing Bike Dispensing Machine Aids Commuter Travel

CityNews.ca: Amazing Bike Dispensing Machine Aids Commuter Travel
It’s an amazing idea and technology has made it possible. Dutch commuters are now able to rent a bicycle to get to work using a device that actually dispenses the two-wheelers like a gumball machine.
The bike dispenser isn’t designed for someone looking to take a leisurely ride around […]