Archive for the 'Commuter Tales' Category

Sydney: 10,000 Sydneysiders cycle in to work

SMH: 10,000 Sydneysiders cycle in to work
About 10,000 people pedalled in to work in Sydney during National Ride to Work Day today, Bicycle NSW’s Elizabeth Hole said. “We have contributed to less congestion on the roads today, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and first-time cyclists are every excited they can do this,” she said. Before today, [...]

Brisbane: The Great Transport Test

Courier Mail: The Great Transport TestA week of trying out different ways of getting to work in an effort to do the right thing leaves reporter Graham Readfearn frustrated. For one week, I decided to take five different forms of transport – bus, train, bicycle, car and scooter – to make the 10km journey from [...]

Tasmania: Cycling safety in Tasmania

ABC Online: Cycling safety in Tasmania
As people were encouraged to get on their bikes and ride to work as part of National Ride to Work Day, some bike riders were asking hat councils are doing to make Hobart and other Tasmanian cities better for bike riding. Anthony Stoner rides his bike about 40 kilometres to [...]