Not everyone knows this…. But Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean is an independent councillor for Camden Council’s Central Ward. It’s a role that takes a lot of energy and commitment. Especially when council work must be juggled with two other important jobs: being the best dad possible to three small girls and running the finest…
In July 2024, the City of Sydney announced that speed limits on all city streets would be reduced to a maximum of 40 km/h. This is part of a long-term plan to save lives on city streets, reduce emissions and increase liveability. Lower speed limits are a key action in the City of Sydney’s new…
Stereotypes dictate that only inner-city greenies and middle-aged men in Lycra care about cycling. But the Bicycle NSW council election campaign is finding otherwise! Bicycle NSW wrote to all current councillors standing for re-election on September 14th to introduce our organisation and our key asks. We asked them to sign a pledge to be a #CouncillorForActiveTransport2024. There are…
Bike share schemes have become a key component of transport systems in many cities around the world over the last 15 years. Public rental bikes fill gaps in the public transport network, provide ‘last mile’ accessibility, encourage people to try cycling, reduce car use and showcase a city to visitors. However, the road to a…
Zetland Avenue and Geddes Avenue are new tree-lined boulevards in Green Square, the much-praised regeneration area 3km south of Sydney’s city centre. They have extra-wide footpaths, elegant bronze street furniture – and some extremely high-quality separated bicycle paths. Zetland Avenue and Geddes Avenue connect people and places in the new town centre, including community facilities such the…
And New South Wales has jumped on board! A few months ago, the Assistant Treasurer accepted the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) recommendation to adopt additional bicycle helmet standards in Australia. Bicycle NSW is delighted to announce that Transport for NSW’s Safety, Environment & Regulation team has decided to approve the recommended standards following a…
… due to one short missing link It is very disappointing that Transport for NSW has decided not to proceed with a critical section of the Alexandra Canal cycleway between Coward Street and Campbell Road. Transport for NSW claims that much effort has gone into exploring the feasibility of each section of the shared path.…
In the run up to the 2024 Council Election, Bicycle NSW is reaching out to candidates to explain how they can help make NSW better for bike riding. We will encourage each candidate to take a pledge to be a #CouncillorForActiveTransport2024. All responses received will be published on our website and shared on social media. This will help voters decide which…
Did you know that if you carry your bicycles on a roof rack then you might as well be driving a truck? This is because your vehicle dimensions then exceed a standard car. And you’re almost certainly going to be classed as a heavy vehicle when you pass through one of Sydney’s tolling points. In…
Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean has dug into the detail of this year’s state budget to understand what is offered for bike riding. And the answer is…. not very much! “The NSW Budget for 2024/25 was handed down on 18th June with a key focus on affordable housing targeted to victims of domestic violence and…