Minister for Transport Stephen Mullighan’s presentation to the BISA
The Transport Minister Stephen Mulligan addressed the AGM of the Bicycle Institute, 31 May. As far as we know it is the only occasion on which the Minister has shared […]
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Crossing Regency Road on the Levels Bikeway – what we’d like to see
It’s good to see the government planning to make crossing Regency Road safer for cyclists using the City-Levels Bikeway. See how we think their plans could be improved further.
Cycling initiatives for the Adelaide Hills
The seat of Mayo looks to be close, with the Liberal’s Jamie Briggs being threatened by the Nick Xenophon Team’s Rebekha Sharkie. Here’s a chance to lobby politicians for better cycling conditions.
Minister talks to the Bicycle Institute
The AGM will be held on Tuesday 31 May at 6.30. Guest speaker will be the Honorable Stephen Mulligan, Minister for Transport.
Operation Moving Traffic: some ideas
BISA committee member and traffic engineer Fay Patterson has sent DPTI lots of ideas for improving things for pedestrians, cyclists and cars. We think they are worth posting and would like to know what you think.
Peter Lumb’s Copenhagen presentation is now available
In November Peter Lumb talked to BISA members about a masterclass he had recently undertook in Copenhagen. He told us what he’d learnt, and made some interesting comparisons between Copenhagen […]
Bikes for Refugees Annual Report
The annual report of Bikes for Refugees is now available.
Minister’s reply re. Mount Barker freeway interchange
We’ve received a letter from the Minister about provision for cyclists at the new freeway interchange at Mount Barker.
Essentially, the government is not widening the Freeway underpass, so cyclists will have to be content with a 1.3m wide “advisory” bike lane, which they will have to share with pedestrians. There’s nothing for cyclists at the upgraded intersection with the old Princes Highway.
Comments on Braund Road bicycle boulevard
Click here to download a copy of our supportive comments.
November 2015 Pedal Update is now available
To download the November 2015 Pedal Update, click this link.
Frome Bikeway committee meeting Tuesday 20 October
A Council Committee meeting will vote on further steps for the Frome Bikeway tomorrow. We tell you how you can attend or watch, via the web. You can also read the text of an email that we’ve sent to all Councillors, asking them to leave the existing Bikeway as is and to put in painted bike lanes on the rest of Frome Street, pending a more permanent arrangement after 2017, when buses are scheduled to no longer use Frome Street.
The new bike laws need your help – please act now
The new pro-cycling laws that the Citizens’ Jury recommended have been announced but now the Legislative Council may reject them. Help us get them through.
September 2015 Pedal Update is now available
You can read the September 2015 edition of our newsletter here.
Frome Bikeway Further Report
Adelaide City Council’s staff have produced a new report on the Frome Bikeway. It’s due to be discussed at a Committee meeting 6 October, with the resolution forwarded to the […]
Cycling at the Bald Hills interchange
There’s a new Freeway interchange planned between Nairne and Mt Barker. What’s planned for cyclists?
UPark’s secure bike parking needs new management
We’ve had a look at the use of commercially-available secure bike parking in Adelaide. It seems that Adelaide City Council was happy to spend lots of money building the bike parking stations but then lost interest. It needs new management.
Comments on Randell Park consultation
BISA has provided comments on a possible new bike link on the hills face between Belair and Mitcham.
PhD scholarship opportunity
Adelaide Uni is offering a PhD scholarship for research into motorists sharing the road with cyclists.
July 2016 Pedal Update
The July 2016 edition of our newsletter Pedal Update can be found by clicking here.
O-Bahn Extension – our view
The Bicycle Institute has made a submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee into the O-Bahn City Access Project.