Wheel-y important: Let’s talk bike lane safety

Here are a couple of bicycle issues to watch out for:

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Nothing throws off a good ride like a car hogging the bike lane.

It creates dangerous detours for cyclists, pushing them into traffic, where they’re at greater risk of accidents.

Snapping these blockages helps keep riders safe and bike lanes flowing as intended.

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Leaf it out of the bike lane.

Overgrown trees and shrubs might seem harmless, but when they spill into bike lanes, they can force cyclists to swerve or brake suddenly, both risky moves in busy areas.

Snapping these sneaky hazards helps keep paths clear and riders' journey head-ache free.

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Celebrate World Bicycle Day by taking action

World Bicycle Day isn't just about riding, it's about advocating for safer, more accessible cycling infrastructure.

Think of each Snap you send as a little pedal push toward a safer cycling community.

And there’s good news: across Australia, new bike-friendly upgrades are popping up, making it easier than ever to pedal confidently.

Here are just a few of the latest additions worth checking out:

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Sydney

• Glebe–Ultimo cycleway: A brand new 650 m two-way bike path linking Glebe to Ultimo. Smooth, separated, and perfect for a breezy commute.
• Canterbury underpass upgrade: A safer shared path under the rail line at Cooks River, now wider, brighter, and easier to roll through.

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Melbourne

• St Kilda Road protected bike lanes: 4.5 km of fully separated bike lanes from the CBD to the beach. Ride easy without playing dodgem with traffic.
• Footscray Road veloway: A 220 m elevated bike bridge floating over the traffic. Like a fast lane in the sky.

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Brisbane

• Breakfast Creek green bridge: A slick new 80 m stretch extending the riverwalk. A scenic detour worth making.
• Kangaroo Point bridge: A stunning 460 m river crossing just for bikes and feet. A real game-changer for city riders.

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Adelaide

• Frome Street bikeway: A continuous north–south route through the CBD. Two-way, separated, and cyclist-first all the way.
• Coast Park path: A 1.3 km coastal ride through the dunes. Wide, peaceful, and postcard-worthy.

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Perth

• Boorloo Bridge: Twin bridges for bikes and walkers connecting East Perth to Victoria Park. Big views, zero cars.
• Kings Park Road shared path: A fresh 2 km path along the park edge. City access, minus the squeeze.

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Hobart

• Campbell Street cycleway: Hobart’s first separated city bike lane. A small change making a big difference.
• Knocklofty–Kunanyi Trail link: 4 km of shared trails from suburb to summit. Great for a Sunday adventure.

Darwin

• Stuart Park–Woolner path: A handy new link to the Tiger Brennan Drive cycleway.
• Vanderlin Drive upgrade: A safer, wider path through Leanyer.

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Canberra

• Kingston cycleway: protected lakeside lane connecting Kings Ave to Bowen Park. Scenic and stress-free.
• All-abilities bike precinct: A road-simulation cycling track for riders of all levels. It’s like a bike playground, signs and all.

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New Zealand

• Point Chevalier & Meola Road cycleways: New protected lanes and crossings linking Western Springs to the city fringe. Safer, smoother riding through the Inner West.
• The Whale Trail addition: A 39 km off-road trail between Ward and Seddon. Scenic and built for adventure.