Author: Daniel Grilli
Chris + Joey
“The children ride to school and childcare and we hope to establish this as a lifetime habit.”
Wayne + Libby
“Cycling is our preferred method of commuting and a significant part of our recreation.”
August 2024 Newsletter
King William Road Bikeway Back in May, the detailed design for King William Road Bikeway (Mike Turtur Bikeway/Greenhill Road) was unanimously endorsed for construction. This much needed upgrade is a priority project in the Walking and Cycling Plan’s implementation and will facilitate greater connection between Unley and Adelaide. Benefits of the project include: *bicycle refuge…
Unley Road Futures
It’s been impossible to miss the eruption of attention that Unley Road has been receiving lately. Seemingly out of nowhere there has been a proposal to remove the bike lanes on Unley Road, with the stated aim of making space for a median strip and enabling ‘more consistent traffic flow’. Much of the discussion surrounding…
June 2024 Newsletter
Haslop Reserve Walking + Cycling Improvements Unley Council is proposing to improve walking and cycling safety and amenity to Haslop Reserve on the Rugby-Porter Bikeway. It’s the park that’s next to Unley Primary School! The proposed improvements widen the path and simplify the fencing to make it feel less like you’re walking or cycling through…
Unley BUG Latest News – September 2023
Kidical Mass 2023 – This Sunday! Join thousands of children and their families worldwide in taking over their city streets to claim their right to ride safely. “Kidical Mass is more than just a protest; it gives children a voice, creating a positive vision for the future, connecting the young and old across the cycling…
Unley BUG Latest News – May 2023
Council update Lots of active transport activity from Council at the moment! Two big ticket items were up for endorsement at Monday’s council meeting – a design for the final stage of the Wood-Weller Bikeway, and the proposed concept design for Railway Tce South. Reports from the meeting were that unanimous support was received…
Local Elections: what do Unley Council candidates think about active transport?
In the lead up to the fast approaching Council Elections, UBUG reached out to all* nominated Unley Council candidates with a series of three questions, giving the candidates an opportunity to flag where they stand on walking and cycling. The three questions posed were: 1) Will you commit to funding the 2022-2027 Walking and Cycling…
What is happening with the Mike Turtur Bikeway Overpass?
The Mike Turtur Bikeway Overpass project is a vital link in our cycling network. If realised, it will greatly improve safety for locals and visitors alike in crossing the train line at Goodwood. What is more, in facilitating safe, convenient travel by bike it will also contribute to our pressing need to promote more sustainable…
