This report,  published in May 2012, analyses the operation of the bicycle signals at signalised intersections on dedicated cycleways within and close to the Sydney Central Business District (CBD). The study included: the accuracy and efficiency of bicycle detection; duration of bicycle phases in relation to demand; and delays to cyclists, compared to delays to other road users.
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This research, published in May 2012, examined the behaviour of bicycle riders at three cycleway intersections in Sydney's CBD. The research examined: road space allocation and traffic signalling at intersections incorporating cycleways, including operational procedures such as signal phasing, signage and intersection configuration; intersection user behaviour and conflict resolution at intersections incorporating cycleways; and the role of induction loops embedded in the road surface used to trigger the bicycle specific signals.
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This report, published in the American Journal of Public Health in June 2012, evaluated the effects of on-street bicycle lanes installed prior to 2007 on different categories of crashes occurring on roadway segments and at intersections in New York City. The research found that the installation of bicycle lanes did not lead to an increase in crashes, despite the probable increase in the number of bicyclists. The most likely explanations for the lack of increase in crashes are reduced vehicular speeds and fewer conflicts between vehicles and bicyclists after installation of the lanes.
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The objective of this study, published in May 2012, was to develop measures of low-stress connectivity that can be used to evaluate and guide bicycle network planning. For a bicycling network to attract the widest possible segment of the population, its most fundamental attribute should be low-stress connectivity, that is, providing routes between people’s origins and destinations that do not require cyclists to use links that exceed their tolerance for traffic stress, and that do not involve an undue level of detour.
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The draft Bicycle Plan 2012-16 is the City of Melbourne’s action plan for bicycle infrastructure and programs to make Melbourne safer and more attractive for current and future cyclists. The plan recognises that investment will be required for people to feel legitimate, safe and supported when they cycle.  On 29 May 2012 Council endorsed the draft Bicycle Plan for community consultation. Feedback to the plan is invited until 2 July. The final Bicycle Plan which will be released later in the year.
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In June 2012 the City of Perth released their draft cycle plan for public comment. The plan proposes to make Perth a cycle-friendly city through development of a strategic cycle network which includes key north-south and east-west cycle routes. The draft plan is open for public comment until 10 August 2012.
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The existing Willoughby City Council Bike Plan was prepared in 2006 and has been the guiding document for the implementation of the Willoughby bicycle network for the last five years. The 2006 Bike Plan is currently being reviewed to address new priorities, guidelines, trends and best practice in designing and implementing cycling infrastructure for the Willoughby Local Government Area (LGA). The draft plan is on exhibition until 3 July 2012.
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The Cycle Instead television advertisements, by the Department of Transport WA, were leaders in their field at the time as they promoted the benefits of cycling, without an underlying or explicit safety message. They were part of a broad Western Australian promotion campaign involving industry, print media, mail outs and events. 
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This webinar, presented by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) in April 2012, shares highlights from a national study of bike share programs in large and small communities across the US. Since 2008, more than 20 jurisdictions have implemented  bike sharing in their communities.
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The Bike-sharing Blog provides information on the emerging public transport mode of bike-sharing. The Blog is provided by bike share consultants MetroBike, LLC, based in Washington DC, USA. The site includes links to tenders, feasibility studies and research as well as commentary about the performance and development of systems world wide.
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In May 2012 the City of Knox established a working group to develop a consistent Bicycle Wayfinding and Route System for the Melbourne metropolitan area. The group will be working towards developing a standard guideline for bicycle wayfinding and a route system in metropolitan Melbourne.
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33,900 people were killed or seriously injured in road crashes in Australia in 2010. The United Nations has declared 2011-2020 the Decade of Action for Road Safety. Road safety stakeholders in the non-government sector (NGO) in Australia are committed to making sure it is a Decade of Action where we all do more to improve road safety performance in Australia. 33900 is a collaboration framework for the people and organisations it represents.
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Australian Cycling Executives is a cycling centric business community for senior executives and industry leaders. The group aims to foster sustainable business connections via a shared passion for cycling. ACE hosts marquee events, networking rides, grand tour dinners and conference camps year round in NSW and Victoria.
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