Have you been incorrectly fined for not riding in a bicycle lane? Some Members and friends of Bicycle NSW got in touch after they were fined for ‘not riding in bicycle lane’. “We naturally looked into this issue,” said Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean. “After speaking with the riders, we were able to help get…
Membership is the top priority for Bicycle NSW – our Members are the reason we exist We are pleased to announce that Yvonne Poon has been appointed as the new Membership Coordinator for Bicycle NSW. Yvonne started in the role on 17 March and has been busy getting across emails, phone calls, and all things…
Bicycle NSW is the leading voice for bicycle riders in NSW. Our small but highly effective team is dedicated to making our state safer, more accessible, and more bike-friendly – for everyone. Bicycle NSW’s advocacy influences critical policy changes, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement initiatives that benefit cyclists all across this beautiful state. We are…
The M6 Stage 1 project is delivering an underground motorway connection from the major Westconnex interchange at St Peters to President Avenue in Kogarah. There will be great bicycle infrastructure! An Active Transport Corridor (ATC) will connect fragmented existing open spaces with approximately 4.1 km of new walking and cycling pathways. The ATC stretches from…
Three interrelated road expansion projects are underway to support the future Western Sydney Aerotropolis and surrounding growth areas. The M12 is a brand new 16km motorway to provide direct access to the new Western Sydney International Airport. The M7 Motorway is being widened, from 2 lanes each way to 3, by constructing additional lanes in…
Sydney Metro is Australia’s biggest public transport project Some sections are already finished, providing fast and efficient transport for Sydneysiders. Over the next 7 years, 26 more stations will open across Sydney’s west, south west and greater west. Sydney Metro North West opened in 2019 and extends south with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest…
Sydney’s Lower North Shore is bisected by one of the world’s widest urban road corridors. The Warringah Freeway stretches to an astonishing 16 lanes in North Sydney. And it is getting wider The complex Warringah Freeway Upgrade project is constructing more lanes to feed the future Western Harbour Tunnel and the (now cancelled) Beaches Link.…
Make your donation go further this End of Financial Year Once again, we have been busy. Our small team continues to work tirelessly to make NSW better for bicycle riding. Meeting with governments, organising community campaigns, writing detailed submissions, keeping track of major infrastructure projects – the work of Bicycle NSW never stops. It is…
…. it is not big enough to make an active difference Governments around the world spend a lot of money addressing the needs of their citizens for healthcare, shelter, transport and education while trying to protect the environment. But how many of these investments can simultaneously achieve significant health and wellbeing outcomes, step towards net…
The Sydney Metro City and Southwest is a fantastic addition to Sydney’s transport network This incredibly popular project has unlocked some excellent multi-modal options that allow bike riders to make quick and efficient trips across a huge swathe of Sydney by combining cycling with the amazingly fast Metro. The Metro is perfect for ride-on, ride-off…