Hunters Hill Council have released the final report for their bike plan outlining some of the issues riders face in their area, including access to the Gladesville Bridge. Access Issue To The Gladesville Bridge Currently the junction between Victoria Road and Burns Bay Road that leads to the Gladesville Bridge is indirect and confusing. It…
The NSW Government has announced that Greater Sydney will remain in lockdown for at least another 2 weeks, until 11:59pm, 30 July 2021. Greater Sydney Restrictions Until Friday 30 July, the following additional restrictions will be in place for Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour: Outdoor public gatherings limited to…
The NSW Government knows how to solve cycling safety issues and get more people riding, now it’s time for the back-pedalling to stop. Promises Aren’t The Same As A Final Product Bicycle NSW regularly shares announcements of funding, new infrastructure, and new government policy, anticipating positive change for riders in NSW. Unfortunately announcing pop-up cycleways…
Stage 1 of the New England Rail Trail is (almost) a go after recently receiving nearly $9 million in funding. Currently the major hold up is that an act of NSW parliament is required to close the rail corridor and transfer ownership from Transport NSW to Crown Lands. About the New England Rail Trail The…
New upgrades to Parramatta Park will see the majority of vehicles removed from within the Park’s core in order to provide more space for people to safely walk and cycle, and reduce conflict between different modes of transport. Proposed Upgrade The proposed upgrade, called the “People’s Loop” will remove cars from much of the existing…
Tougher restrictions will come into effect from 5pm today (July 9) as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in NSW. Greater Sydney Restrictions Toughened From 5pm today (Friday, 9 July) the following additional restrictions will be in place for Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour: Outdoor public gatherings limited to two…
Australia Post has announced they are adding a dedicated spot for customers to include the Traditional Place name into the address when sending post – a significant action during NAIDOC week. Why Adding Traditional Owners to Address Is Important Gomeroi woman Rachael McPhail has been petitioning Australia Post to make the change and will continue…
The current COVID-19 restrictions across NSW will be extended until 11:59pm on Friday, 16 July in order to help stop the spread. Greater Sydney Lockdown Until midnight 16 July, people in Greater Sydney including Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour can only leave home for the following four reasons: Shopping for food or other…
Glenbrook Tunnel has been the missing safe connection for bike riders between Penrith and the Blue Mountains for decades, shortly it will be opened to the public. Funding Announcement Stuart Ayres, MP for Penrith, announced last week that $2.5 million has been allocated to prepare Lapstone Hill Tunnel at Glenbrook to be used for recreational…
More mountain bike trails are on the way across NSW after a number of projects successfully secured funding from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, including Narooma, Eden and Taree. Funding When the fires hit NSW in 2019/2020 it was devastating with many lives and communities impacted. The Australian and NSW governments co-funded a $4.5…