Bikes for Refugees Annual Report
The annual report of Bikes for Refugees is now available.
Yearly archives: 2015
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.
July 2015 newsletter is now available.
The July 2015 edition of our newsletter Pedal Update is now available.
To download a pdf copy, click here.
Minister’s response re. Portrush bike lanes
Transport Minister Mullighan has announced a resumption in the introduction of bike lanes on Portrush Road, following complaints by BISA about the delay. But we will still be campaigning for the bike lanes for the entire road.
Progress on the Beulah Road bike boulevard
The first stage of Beulah Road bike boulevard has been completed, with new roundabouts in Norwood and a cyclist crossing of Portrush Road. Progress is underway further east, near Glynburn Road. Read more..
BISA submission re Frome St Bikeway (Aug 2013)
BISA input into the Frome Street Bikeway project (Carrington Street to Pirie Street) was sent to Adelaide City Council as part of the Community Consultation in August 2013.
Changes to Frome St Bikeway
Document from Ian Radbone, BISA Chair re the impact of the proposed changes to the Frome St Bikeway.
Comments on plans for a university-based precinct in Thebarton
Comments from BISA on plans put out by the West Torrens Council for a university-based precinct north of Phillips Street in Thebarton.