The NSW Government has recently published a strategic plan for Sydney The Sydney Plan sets the 20-year vision for how Sydney is going to grow. It aims to provide a clear roadmap for where homes, jobs and infrastructure need to go as the metropolitan population jumps from 5.3 million to 6.6 million people by 2046.
A decade of making walking and riding the best choice for everyone in NSW Changing Gears is a strategic advocacy plan that builds on Bicycle NSW’s 50-year legacy of making NSW better for bike riding. It will provide important evidence to inspire politicians to lead change. Our key objectives: Provide a compelling business case to…
Not so many years ago, Bicycle NSW and over 30 councils worked incredibly hard to map a network of connected bike infrastructure for Greater Sydney. The resulting Principal Bicycle Network, or PBN, was intended to be a blueprint for the delivery of all the cycleways Transport for NSW committed to in Future Transport Strategy 2056.…
The NSW Productivity and Equality Commission has rejected mandatory e-bike insurance Bicycle NSW is very pleased that the Commission agrees with our position that insurance is not the key to safer streets. A newly published review of insurance options found that education and enforcement are much more important than compulsory insurance to address genuine community…
And what is needed to make a difference As discussed in the recent blog article A half billion dollar win for walking and riding!, Bicycle NSW is extremely pleased that the Australian Government has made an ongoing commitment to a National Active Transport Fund. $500 million over 10 years was allocated in the 2026/27 Budget…
From 1 March 2029 only EN-15194 certified e-bikes will be legal on NSW roads The NSW Government changed the definition of a legal e-bike and reinstated the European safety and quality standard EN-15194 in March 2026. This sets the maximum motor output of 250 watts and a 25km/h speed limit for pedal assistance, and ensures…
Originally posted Sep 2025, updated in June 2026 If you are working in transport, planning and the built environment industry and are keen to expand your knowledge of providing high quality active transport facilities, there are two courses for you in NSW! Designing for Pedestrians and Bicycle Riders UNSW Cycleway Design short course Designing for…
Bicycle NSW is 50 years young in 2026, and we are looking ahead to our next decade of making NSW better for bike riding As part of the anniversary celebrations, we have embarked on a serious task – developing a strategic advocacy plan for ‘A Cycle-friendly NSW’. ‘A Cycle-friendly NSW’ is a compelling business case…
But is it enough? Bicycle NSW is extremely pleased that the Australian Government has made an ongoing commitment to a National Active Transport Fund. $500 million over 10 years has been allocated in the 2026/27 Budget to support the construction of bicycle and walking paths across the nation. Why this is a win? In just…
Transport for NSW is developing a new Road Safety Action Plan to guide efforts to reduce death and injuries on NSW roads over the next 5 years. Bicycle NSW has been involved with early engagement on the new strategy. We met the project team at a stakeholder workshop in late 2025, submitted feedback and ideas,…