In November, Bicycle NSW had the chance to meet with Rob Stokes MP, the then-new Transport Minister for NSW. As a change of Minister can often bring new ideas, perspectives and priorities to their portfolio, Bicycle NSW took the opportunity to make a few key suggestions to the Minister. Among these were that the government…
Late last year, Bicycle NSW staff celebrated Christmas and the New Year in a fitting way by embarking on a guided electric bicycle tour of the city. The tour is operated by Sydney Harbour Bike Tours (formerly known as Boomers Bike Tours) and began at the Sydney Harbour Bike Tours shop in Darlinghurst around 9am.…
Last Monday, the NSW government revealed three potential designs for a new bike ramp on the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and is asking for feedback. Three potential designs for a new bike ramp on the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Despite being used by over two thousand cyclists a day,…
Bicycle NSW is pleased to see so much political agreement on what is needed for riders. We have come a long way since the ‘bad-old-days’ of the College St Cycleway removal. Bicycle NSW now enjoys a high level of strategic and political support for the work we do to ‘make NSW better for all bicycle…
Objections to safe cycling infrastructure on Oxford Street ignore the history of roads. Bicycle NSW has prepared a submission on the proposed Oxford Street Cycleway, and we look forward to its construction. Unfortunately, a handful of people have voiced objections, claiming bike infrastructure could threaten the historic nature of parts of Oxford Street. Historic images…
This week Bicycle NSW President and GM Advocacy & Public Affairs had the chance to meet with Rob Stokes MP, the new Transport Minister for NSW. Photo courtesy of City Of Sydney. Henderson Rd Pop-Up Cycleway. A change of Minister can bring new ideas, perspectives and priorities to their portfolio. In this case there was…
After a period of delay related to pandemic, the updated Wylde BMX and Mountain Bike Facility will be completed in early 2022. Led by the new Greater Sydney Parklands agency, the updated facility is being delivered by the NSW Government and Liverpool City Council. The $13.5 million, 86-hectare project was described by Minister for Planning…
Lake Macquarie City Council are planning a treat for BMX riders and skaters with concept plans proposed for a new skatepark and 2 new pump tracks. Aerial view of the proposed Redhead site with Redhead Beach in the background. The pump tracks, if approved, are planned for Redhead Beach and Rathmines Foreshore, with a separate…
With the announcement that Sydney’s Inner West Light Rail line needs to close for up to 18 months, bike riders have offered another solution. As people return to face to face education and work, people who depend on the Inner West Light Rail will be dreading up to 18 months of crowded replacement buses, or…
The budget estimates process is one of the important ways a government can be held to account for the way it works and spends taxpayer funds. We’ve summarised the issues that matter most to you. On page 31 of the transcript the Hon. Cate Faehrmann MLC questioned the Transport Minister on: rider safety, expenditure on…