Bicycle NSW members can be proud that last Friday in Budget Estimates Labor, Green and Liberal politicians all discussed safety issues for bike riders in the NSW Parliament. Politically engaging issues raised The Hon. Cate Faehrmann MLC (p. 21-23) began asking the Minister for Transport the Hon. Andrew Constance about the 38% increase in rider…
Everyday Road User – Dialogue Panels Are you a Sydney road user? The University of Sydney and City of Sydney Council are looking for participants for their Everyday Road User – Dialogue Panels. This is part of a three year project is called ‘City Cycling: policy cultures, traffic congestion and community solutions’. It will explore…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the boy who died riding his bike to school this morning in Raymond Terrace. The 15 year old boy was riding his bike along Mount Hall Road before crossing at the intersection at Clyde Circuit, where the school bus hit him outside…
Bicycle NSW was pleased to attend today’s Cycling Without Age trishaw and program launch event jointly supported by Woollahra and City of Sydney Councils. Lord Mayor of Sydney Ms Clover Moore, and the Mayor of Woollahra Mr Peter Cavanagh were proud to launch the trishaw having jointly committed funds for its purchase. The Danish Consul…
NSW Labor has appointed Ms Jodi McKay MP as its new leader she has announced her cabinet. Bicycle NSW was pleased to meet with the new Shadow Active Transport Minister, Ms Jo Haylen MP, on her first Friday in the job. It was clear to us that Jo has a strong grasp on the opportunities…
Police are calling for anyone with information to come forward after a man was killed in a hit-and-run near Mullumbimby today. Bicycle NSW wishes to express its condolences to the family and friends of the rider. The body of the man was discovered by a passing motorist who called emergency services after 1am on Sunday…
The NSW Government listened to you and changed their plans. Bicycle NSW is encouraging everyone to have their say on the revised Sydney Gateway plans. Your efforts stopped the active transport sabotage. The previous NSW State Government Sydney Gateway Project involved cutting access to the Alexandra Canal shared path. As a result of thousands of…
Police have charged a woman following the fatal hit and run crash that killed a man riding his bike at Lidcombe last Tuesday (7 May 2019). The 66-year-old Neutral Bay man was hit by the Toyota Corolla and died at the scene, in spite of the efforts of emergency services. Police have arrested a 47-year-old woman…
Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that took place around 4:45 today in Lidcombe. Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the rider. A man died after he was hit by a car near the intersection of Harry Avenue and Maud Street, Lidcombe today. The man has…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the 21-year-old woman who has died in hospital following a truck colliding with her as she rode her bike last Thursday 28 March. The collision occurred at the intersection of Parramatta Road and Western Avenue, Camperdown, and in spite of the best…