Next Monday (June 29) the future of bike riding in Wollongong will be voted on by the local council. COVID-19 Pandemic has created an unprecedented time and there have been calls across the state for more infrastructure and support for bike riding. Firstly, as a way to exercise when many gyms and sporting activities were…
As we see pop-up cycleways and lower speed zones established as part of COVID-19 measures, it’s important we share the love. Most bike riders know how strong objections can get to the removal of even one parking space to make riding safer. Campaigns can involve ‘creative’ claims. Suddenly a few lost car parks becomes hundreds,…
Bicycle NSW takes your safety seriously, but for some our concerns appear to be a joke. We regularly share our submissions on state significant infrastructure, where we provide feedback and advice to Transport for NSW and its contractors to help improve the provision of safe infrastructure for bike riders. This usually follows meetings and the…
Would you help us keep safe cycling through the Rozelle Interchange Project? We have explained the challenges and safety issues involved in current Westconnex development plans at the Rozelle interchange. This includes removing two safe overpasses for people who walk and cycle for years during construction. What’s Happening At Rozelle Interchange? The current replacement plan…
Changes for thousands of people who walk and ride bikes. The Westconnex Rozelle Interchange project proposes changing connections between the inner west and central Sydney. This is a complicated project and Bicycle NSW has devoted significant time to meetings, reviews and providing feedback. The Lilyfield Road cycleway that runs through this area has one of…
Cyclists banned from light rail corridors Laws are changing to ban bicycle riding in light rail corridors. Ultimately the failure to build a network of safe separated cycleways leaves everyone stuck. This ban for cyclists sees congestion brewing! The way the light rail was constructed in Newcastle made it impossible for people riding bikes to…
Money talks as people riding bikes in NSW pay large fines to be less safe riding bikes. Since the introduction of minimum passing laws in NSW, in March 2015, only 107 infringement notices have been issued for close passes, at the current rate of $344 each. Since 2015, 41 people have died and over 3,434…
As the largest inland city in NSW, Wagga Wagga is planning for their future. With a population expected to grow beyond 80,000 by 2036, Wagga Wagga established a new integrated cycling transport plan to help keep the city moving. Recently, the 45km Levee Link, was officially opened by the local community. It’s first section of…
With bike riding participation rates decreasing around Australia, NSW is defying the trend. According to the 2019 Cycling Participation Survey since 2017, bike riding participation around Australia has dropped from 15.5% weekly in 2017 to 13.8% in 2019. However NSW is the only state with an upward cycling participation trend, if only slightly, from 12.5%…
Bicycle NSW has been working on ways to make light rail tracks safer for people who ride bikes or use wheelchairs. Last March we wrote about crossing light rail tracks. There are things road and light rail designers, and bike riders, could do to make crossing safer. Unfortunately, in Newcastle at the intersection of Scott…