Biketober was back this October and it was the most successful year yet! 4,224 participants from 567 organisations rode 946,153 km. Importantly Biketober also shows the riders that they saved 24,130 kg in CO2. What an achievement! Biketober is a great way for businesses to encourage their staff to ride bikes for transport, health and…
Across NSW the riding environment is evolving, and we’re encouraging all road users to change with it. More People Riding The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly increased the demand for safe places to walk and cycle, and saw more people ride for transport, leisure and exercise. This included families, children and people who haven’t felt safe to…
Over 10km of pop-up bike lanes have been delivered around Sydney’s CBD in a partnership between Transport for NSW and the City of Sydney. Sydney’s Pop-Up Cycleways A key public health measure, COVID-19 pop-up cycleways are designed to make it easier and safer to ride. Transport for NSW has been implementing changes across the State’s…
Based in Lucas Heights, Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) now has a new 1.2km shared path which connects ANSTO to the neighbouring suburb of Barden Ridge and onwards to the Sutherland Shire Cycling Network. The new shared path is a great addition for ANSTO staff and local residents. With 53 staff members…
In the middle of a global pandemic, it’s easy to forget to check in with your own health. Women’s Health Week is coming up next week (7-11 September) and we’re encouraging all women to take time out to look after themselves and make positive changes for a healthier life. Add Your Kilometres And Ride Around…
Sydney will soon see another 20km of pop-up cycleway to encourage people to ride instead of catching public transport or driving amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Stage 1 developed 6 pop-up cycleways in the City of Sydney totalling over 10km. Stage 2 will see over 20km through 8 council areas: Bayside, City of Sydney, Inner West,…
Our latest road safety campaign launched recently and the waste disposal trucks are now active. Have you seen them in your area yet? Working with SUEZ and NSW Police, Bicycle NSW launched this campaign to help create more awareness for bike rider safety. There are 2 SUEZ trucks wrapped with 4 different images. Each image…
As one of Sydney’s most precious resources, green spaces are a vital part of our future for exercise, relaxation, rest and community building. In recent times with COVID-19 restrictions putting a halt to gyms and normal sporting activities, our local parks became an even more important part of our day to day lives. 45 per…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are all being asked to make changes to reduce transmission. The Transport Minister has urged people to avoid using public transport. For many this is impossible, but if more people ride bikes and walk, this helps free up space and reduces infection risk for those who need to use…
Across Australia, our cities aren’t coping with the level of traffic congestion and pressure on public transport. Greater Sydney has 5 million residents but only 1% cycle to work, opening up a travel opportunity. A recent report by the City of Sydney and C40 Cities looked at how women moved around Sydney, to help them…