Penny Hospitality founder Hugo Pedler was once a competitive track cyclist, but his aim now, through new Hutt Street retail shop and café Contour, is to build a bigger cycling community in Adelaide.
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The State Government lists the Mike Turtur Bikeway upgrade as the first success of a decade of upcoming cycling infrastructure projects, but active transport advocates are disappointed sections of the arterial bikeway are still closed due to delays.
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According to a recent national survey, only 11.4 per cent of females in South Australia cycle, compared to 23.6 per cent of males. Researchers and cycling advocates say better infrastructure is needed to increase the number of women commuting via bicycle.
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Sustainability-minded designer Lisa Penney, who transforms plastic bottles and deadstock fabric into Hey Reflecto's face masks and high-vis cycling vests, saw a significant pandemic bump last year, generating half a million dollars in sales.
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Councillors this week supported a month-long free parking scheme expected to cost the council $300,000, but several urban planners tell CityMag the initiative is unlikely to increase city patronage and contradicts the council's carbon reduction goals.
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City of Adelaide councillors this week voted to scrap plans for an east-west bikeway, with one councillor calling the move "an utter failure of leadership".
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Following a motion from Deputy Lord Mayor Mary Couros, further community consultation will be undertaken before implementing the city's proposed east-west bikeway. Some councillors are concerned the move will kill off the infrastructure project all together.
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Robert Simms speaks with CityMag about his greater political ambitions and how they fit into his role as an Adelaide city councillor.
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Lycra freaks and beginner cyclists, rejoice! Sustainable transport company EcoCaddy has released a free app featuring 20 tried-and-tested bicycle routes.
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