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Former BISA chair asks ACC why they are ripping up the Frome Bikeway
Former BISA chair and current Adelaide City resident has written to the Lord Mayor and Councillors asking them why they intend to replace with existing Frome Bikeway with a narrower one […]
Comment on Charles Sturt’s Transport Plan, 2016-2031
The City of Charles Sturt has released a draft Transport Plan covering the next 20 years. It talks about cycling quite a lot, which is not surprising given that new […]
BISA Submission to the Broadview, Clearview and Enfield LATM
Port Adelaide Enfield Council have commissioned a draft Local Area Traffic Management Plan to help alleviate traffic and parking problems in the Broadview, Enfield and Clearview areas. The Levels Bikeway […]
$12m for separated bike lanes in the City
Frome Bikeway extended to the Torrens.
New east west link from Mile End to Kent Town,
“Point to point” bike share scheme.
All good news, though we are worried about proposed changes to the existing Frome Bikeway.
Grange Road, Mitcham safety upgrade
Submission regarding Mitcham and DPTI’s plans for a safety upgrade of the railway crossing on Grange Road. We suggest ways to improve conditions for cyclists.
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 […]
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 […]