The Australian standard to keep cyclists safe require them to be able to see across the inside of horizontal curves, where a path passes under a road and over vertical crest curves a sufficient distance to allow them to stop or take action if required to avoid a fellow cyclist, a pedestrian or an obstacle in their path. These barriers are Austroad complaint. Austroads is the main organisation of Australasian road transport and traffic agencies. Austroads members are responsible for running over 900,000 kilometres of roads valued at more than $250 billion representing the single l  ...read more

Public transport has grown rapidly in Melbourne’s urban regions over the past two decades and with more people using trains now than ever it can be quite crowded in the carriages, especially with people carrying prams, skateboards and bicycles on board. To solve this problem, the Victorian Government had bike rails with chains and racks installed at train stations in early 2008, but people felt that this method didn’t adequately keep their bikes safe from the environment and potential thieves and continued carrying their bikes on the train. As such, anothe  ...read more

Imagine you are on the way to work and you are riding your bike. When you arrive at the site you see that all the spots at the bike shelter are already occupied leaving you annoyed and left with the problem of finding adequate protection for your bike for the day. Australian Bollards’ is able to provide you a solution to this problem with our Ned Kelly Range. An example of this is seen at NBN Co where late last year we installed our NK – 2000 Bike Rack System at their Digital Harbour facility in Docklands. Telstra’s Melbourne CBD outlet is also fitted with our NK &nd  ...read more

The City of Darebin has indicated a massive crackdown on cars, proposing to remove all-day parking in streets within 400 metres of train stations on the Mernda and Hurstbridge line. Car parks will not be affected, however parking near these 11 stations between Northcote and Reservoir will now only be able for two-hours. This is to deter people from driving their car to the train station and leaving them there all day. The council wants to encourage people to ride bikes instead, as these areas are becoming over congested. A great way for locals to keep their bikes safe is with  ...read more

Our need for greener cities has never been greater. All over the world, cities are now employing sustainable strategies to better help the environment and people who live in metropolitan areas. Since the green movement and scientists’ undeniable evidence of climate change, electric trams are replacing vehicle traffic to reduce carbon emissions and pollution which characteristically comes from metropolises. By planting green strips alongside tram tracks, cities further our green future by reducing the amount of heat emanating from buildings and  ...read more

Accor Hotels in Melbourne recently upgraded their underground parking facilities by installing Ned Kelly Bike Racks in the car park of their Southbank location. By giving guests the option to ride around and enjoy the various bike paths in and around the city, Accor Hotels has ensured their guests can reduce greenhouse emissions while also seeing the best of what Melbourne has to offer. The NK2000 by Ned Kelly Bike Racks provides space-saving parking solutions to businesses and councils Australia-wide. With a range of sizes and installations available, Ned Kel  ...read more

Victorian builders and construction companies have been at the edge of their seats since the Victorian government proposed a $50-billion train line (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-28/melbourne-suburban-train-loop-promised-by-labor/10172184) to link Melbourne’s outer suburbs. The proposed train line will span from Cheltenham to Werribee for 90 kilometres, linking outer suburbs to each other and has been described as “the biggest public transport project in Australian history.” What does this mean for Melbourne? More business opportunities: Businesses a  ...read more

Australia’s population continues to rise. Estimates from the United Nations on Wednesday delivered us a number just short of 25 million people, revealing a solid increase of over 300,000 since last year. Our larger cities’ CBD’s and university campuses are certainly noticing the increase. It’s a good thing for both tourism and education that our hot spots are so active but it does raise some issues. Notably, the lack of space for securing of bikes. If there isn’t somewhere to safely chain up bikes people may stop riding them. Less pe  ...read more

The tram corridor on St Kilda Road and Swanston Street is one of the busiest in the world. It’s also Melbourne’s most crowded and a notorious stop for commuters. The proposed new interchange, named ANZAC Station, will include what the City of Melbourne has called a “super stop”, which will reduce pressure on vehicles, trams and trains by allowing access via four entry points to bike and pedestrian paths, tram stops and a train station, all in the one place. NJM Group supports City of Melbourne taking positive steps towards a cleane  ...read more

The City of Melbourne recently announced its charismatic Queen Victoria Market will be awarded with $250 million in upgrades over the next five years. The historical 140-year-old market is considered by many as the “heart of Melbourne” and is a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike. The façade in Vic Market's food hall will be restored and so will its iconic Victoria and Elizabeth Street terraces. In keeping its heritage though, City of Melbourne has promised there will “never be a supermarket or large franchise” to accom  ...read more