Bicycle NSW is thrilled that the NSW Minsters for Roads and Transport have launched a once-in-a-generation review of the Roads Act 1993. And we have plenty of ideas to get the policy makers started! The Roads Act guides how all levels of government create, regulate, manage and protect our roads and streets. But the 30-year-old…
With the help of our election campaign volunteer! Ananya Sharma is a Master of Public Policy student from Madhya Pradesh in India. As part of her University of Sydney degree, Ananya has signed up for an industry placement to gain experience of a real project that impacts policy. Ananya is passionate about sustainable transport, decarbonisation,…
Bicycle NSW has five points to discuss with the federal candidates this year In addition, Bicycle NSW is supporting our national advocacy partners WeRide and Better Streets in calling on the next Australian Government to invest in a National Infrastructure Program for active transport in our communities.
As cities around the world strive to be more sustainable and liveable, bike infrastructure has become a key focus. The planners’ toolbox includes dedicated lanes and parking for bikes, comprehensive cycling networks, clever multi-modal integration and a raft of measures to reduce the danger from vehicle traffic. These initiatives have revitalised the urban environment in…
Bikes are more than just a mode of transport They are a catalyst for healthier communities, cleaner environments, and safer streets. You don’t need to ride far or fast to feel the magic. Half an hour of cycling is enough to improve your health, reduce your risk of illness, ease your stress levels and benefit…
Bicycle NSW is working with Bicycle User Group Bike North to stop the overuse of bollards on cycling infrastructure. Our story about Bike North’s success in getting a bollard removed in Strathfield was the 4th most well-read articles of 2023! This shows how many friends and Members are impacted, injured and irritated by bollards. At the end…
In the run up to the annual NSW Budget, advocacy organisations of all shapes and sizes submit proposals to the treasurer for a slice of the pie. Transport for NSW knows that active transport is essential for enabling population growth, improving physical and mental health, maximising access to opportunities, and driving down emissions and road…
Bicycle NSW welcomes the findings of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. The comprehensive 184-page report from the Transport Portfolio Committee can be found here. Or read on for our much briefer analysis! The Inquiry has addressed many concerns about e-mobility. It recognises that the current problems around…
Francis O’Neill was Head of Advocacy at Bicycle NSW from 2022 until 2024. Our staff and board were devastated learn of Francis’s sudden death on 10th January 2025. Francis suffered a severe stroke and died shortly afterwards at Royal Prince Alfred, surrounded by family and friends. He was only 55. At his funeral in a…
… who is also an urban planning graduate! Food delivery riders work in tough conditions in NSW. Like all bike riders, they are faced with disconnected bike infrastructure which often provides no option but to mix with traffic. The dangers are increased by the need to work at night, in poor weather conditions and under…