Over recent months, we’ve seen an increase in people riding bikes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. People turned to bikes as a way of avoiding crowds on public transport and needing to find a new way to exercise due to gyms being closed. Pop-up cycleways and lower speed zones have reduced barriers…
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…
We highlighted the broken connectivity of the Parramatta Light Rail cycling plan with flying bikes to make a point, but we didn’t stop there. Bicycle NSW is committed to safer light rail design and construction in Parramatta, than we saw in Newcastle or with the Sydney Light Rail. We asked the local member, the Hon.…
Tamworth’s Mountain Bike Park is thriving with the local council estimating a two- to three-fold increase in visitors. With the completion of the Forest Road Cycle Path nearing, it’s expected that these numbers will continue to increase. Jeff Benson from the Tamworth Mountain Bike Park, Mayor Col Murray and Kevin Anderson MP. With a budget of…
NSW is one step closer to having a new rail trail. Last week, the essential legislation to allow it passed in the NSW Lower House. Since its closure in 2004, there has been community support for turning the 130km of disused rail corridor between Murwillumbah and Casino into a cycling and walking trail. After many…
Some Councillors and council staff support the implementation of pop-up cycleways to help residents, but their efforts are being blocked. Across NSW elected Councillors and council staff reach out to Bicycle NSW for support, as they try to improve their local area for bike riders. We develop resources, review plans, attend audits and do whatever…
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…
Transport for NSW is in the process of updating their Trip Planner for bike riders. With 3 different trip options available for every bike route, they’re hoping to receive feedback from you, our reliable bike riders, to make the mapping better for everyone. The three sections include: Easier: Choose this option if you are new…
Over 120 km of new mountain bike trails might be on the way for Mogo and Batemans Bay as a way to revitalise the area after being ravaged by fires. That is, if the Mogo Adventure Trails Hub Masterplan goes ahead. The project aims to formalise and improve a network of approximately 30km of existing…
Wagga Wagga Council have opened their brand new jump track on the northern side of town at Gobbagombalin Park. In consultation with the community, including high school students from The Riverina Anglican College, Council wanted to ensure the track was built for all ages and abilities. The 353-metre long loop has four table top jumps,…