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Northern Rivers Rail Trail Charging Ahead

The Tweed leg of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is one step closer to development after last week’s council meeting.  Approved in Council Meeting Councilors of Tweed Shire Council awarded an $11.8 million contract to Hazell Bros (Qld) Pty Ltd, of 4 preferred tenderers.  In an interesting council meeting, the final decision was made in

Help Us Improve North Sydney For Bike Riders

North Sydney Council needs our support for their new infrastructure plans in order to provide better facilities for bike riders. Bicycle NSW Bike Planner, Sarah Bickford, has prepared a submission responding to the Young Street plans and will be doing so for the Kirribilli to Cremorne Walking, Cycling and Streetscape Upgrades.   Now it’s your turn. 

Bike Data Is Important But How Is It Measured

Being able to measure bike data dictates what actually gets done for bikes. So how is bike data measured? Why We Need To Know Bike Data Bicycle NSW and others need to communicate with government, police, construction contractors, building managers and private developers about the needs of bike riders, but getting bike measurements is a

Good News on Sydney Airport

If you travel to, from or past Sydney Airport, great changes are on the way. Artist impression  Speaking Up Matters We shared the good news that our advocacy had paid off and rideable connections to and around the Sydney Airport would be developed and enhanced as part of new development plans.  Bicycle NSW, BIKEast, Councils,

Mass Increase In Bike Riders During COVID-19

New data shows that bike riding across NSW thrived throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  Last year, during COVID-19 restrictions, when gyms closed and team sports stopped, many people (re)discovered bike riding. Riders of all kinds jumped on their bikes to explore their local area and also enjoy cycling tours across the state. City of Sydney  The

A Tale of Two Sydneys

On the same day the work of two Councils on safe cycling couldn’t have been more different. On Monday afternoon Bicycle NSW attended two very different meetings. North Sydney  At the first, residents and the Mayor of North Sydney Council spoke against plans for a cycleway ramp to enable more inclusive access for riders trying

Tamworth’s Growing Active Transport Network

Tamworth Regional Council is planning to double their active transport trips by 2031. About Tamworth  The number of daily vehicle trips within Tamworth is expected to rise by 70 per cent over the next decade, due to increasing population and tourism.  Current predictions are that over the next decade, the population will increase to 100,000

Bikes Deliver Accessibility

Bicycles provide mobility assistance to help more people travel further than they could by foot. 30 Minute City  Not many people can spare 90 minutes to walk 10km to work or school, but on a bicycle, the same journey can take around 30 minutes.  Bicycle riding can help all of us achieve the ‘30 minute

Goulburn Pop-Up Cycleway To Be Removed

Bicycle NSW was thrilled to see pop-up cycleways being built across NSW last year as a way to encourage more people to utilise bikes through the COVID-19 pandemic.  The regional city of Goulburn was even set to get their very own. Transport for NSW wanted to ensure that all across NSW, bike riders were benefitting