Bicycle NSW recently learned that an important cycleway connection, part of the exciting Sydney Park Junction project, has been quietly abandoned. No official announcement or public consultation For many years, the community has been waiting for a makeover of the intersection of Sydney Park Road with Mitchell Road. This upgrade would provide a seamless, safe…
The 2024 City Ratings have been published for New South Wales. And the results show regional cities leaping ahead of the east coast metropolises in the rankings. Wagga Wagga is the highest rated location for cycling, with a rating of 40 out of 100. This is followed closely by Albury-Wodonga on 38, and Kempsey on 37. Port…
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…
… 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.…
Protected cycleways that separate bike riders from both vehicles and pedestrians are gold standard facilities. Great examples of these cycleways have been built over the last 15 years in NSW. Many local governments are planning more projects. They are the best solution for busy roads with fast traffic. But it is very difficult to make…
Not according to urban planning experts! Australian cities have an abundance of affordable, subsidised and often free homes – but only for cars. Parking is a poor use of valuable public land in Australian cities. Most parking is free or heavily-subsidized. Planning codes have ensured that developments provide abundant parking ever since the private car…
The Pippita Rail Trail will transform a forgotten rail corridor into a leafy pathway linking Lidcombe town centre with the Sydney Olympic Park. It is an exciting active transport project for Western Sydney. It uses the abandoned Abattoir Branch rail line. For decades this railway transported livestock and workers to the abattoir works and brickworks…
Nicolle Kuppens is an urban planner who lives on Sydney’s lower north shore and loves riding bikes. Two years ago, Nicolle and her young family moved back to Australia after a decade in the Netherlands. And she is really missing the ease of getting around by bike! When cycling is part of the fabric of…
An interim report from BikeSpot 2023 has revealed the worst and the best places in Sydney to ride your bike. If you cycle around the city, then no doubt you are already aware that some of Sydney’s bike infrastructure is long overdue for an upgrade. However, not all cycleways are alike. Several routes in Sydney…
Bicycle NSW recently made the trip to the site of Western Sydney International (WSI) to learn more about what is happening in the area. And very importantly – to understand if the multiple projects underway are delivering the very best outcomes for active transport. Visit the airport site on two wheels – a recommended day…