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After sharing the joy of riding with hundreds of thousands of students for the last 17 years, State Government budget changes have left our Ride2School program without funding.

For the first time ever we’re asking for your support: https://t.co/SnbX7DJWxp

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Volunteers will take up posts at more than 300 sites in more than 40 council areas around Australia for Bicycle Network’s Super Sunday recreational counts in November.
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The Streets People Love campaign, which aims to give scorecards to all 2211 candidates across 78 local government areas holding elections this October, is building momentum.
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The removal of a tower crane on the Chandler Highway at Alphington at the end of October will disrupt bike traffic for a day. https://t.co/ZFf0qZ1R2a

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Bicycle Network is among almost 40 Streets People Love campaign members seeking to create better neighbourhoods through the upcoming 2024 local council elections, and numbers are growing. https://t.co/oTRsGbuRa6

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The first stage of the much-anticipated Wangetti Trail has opened in northern Queensland, inviting walkers and bike riders on a one-of-a-kind journey through lush tropical rainforest. https://t.co/zF5VXadOgt

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Queenslanders will now find it a little easier to buy an e-bike, as the state government kicks off a rebate scheme aimed at cutting transport emissions. https://t.co/aVBkLOxL8F

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Finalisation of designs for the Eastern Freeway upgrade have resulted in a boost for riding facilities being delivered by the project. https://t.co/PQuYFa0N9a

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The Federation Trail through Brooklyn will close from next week for an upgrade by the West Gate Tunnel project. https://t.co/bVrc17MqdQ

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Community engagement for the integrated transport strategy being prepared for the greater Geelong region has flagged better bike infrastructure and bus services as high priorities. https://t.co/VQdSbHgrhj

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Plans are being developed for the management and expansion of the trail network through the region connected by the Great Ocean Road. https://t.co/Ss742LhrZN

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The section of the Main Yarra Trail beside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will be closed for three days in October. https://t.co/TlNxB4ksvG

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Speed camera vehicles blocking bike lanes were once a common problem for riders, but have receded in recent times. Then suddenly last month, in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon, the cameras were back. https://t.co/JUbbYsFDhv

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Riders can now get a glimpse of the future ramp that will dramatically change the experience of riding the Main Yarra Trail through Abbotsford. https://t.co/PDIGuyLFwM

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The level crossings project in Brunswick that will deliver a massive upgrade to the Upfield Trail has moved into the early planning and design phase. https://t.co/vJxVB0PZsm

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The westbound on-road bike lane along Somerville Road in Yarraville will be closed on two nights this week. https://t.co/0wDRKAmz1a

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Providing students with the skills and confidence to ride and walk to school has never been more important, so we were absolutely thrilled to gather at Doherty’s Creek P-9 College last month to kick off the new Bike Ed program thanks to @RACV_Official.

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The Transport for Melbourne lobby group will stage a free event in November to review progress with Melbourne’s transport development. https://t.co/ydROPWl8iw

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New data from the Victorian government suggests that drivers have identified and memorised the locations of fixed-position speed and red light cameras near where they live, making sure they drive more slowly and carefully close to home. https://t.co/hnUbHeSdUp

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Bike riders who will connect to the new Eastern Busway service to the city from Doncaster will benefit from new bike routes and bike parking being delivered as part of the rebuilding of the Doncaster Park and Ride. https://t.co/vFqzPSJtmw

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In the wake of recent research showing driver distraction to be increasingly involved in truck safety incidents, technical countermeasures are emerging as a potential solution. https://t.co/qtk6Dyffxq