There are over 100 rail trails in Australia but due to a legislative blockage, NSW trails are still in their pilot stages (most trails are under 1 km in length). Other states, without the bureaucratic red tape, have trails of up to 1000 kms in length and are reaping the rewards. “Due to a needless…
Active transport is a fundamental human right. The Federal budget however, has not prioritised lievable, walkable cities nor will the quick fixes alleviate rising inequality, cost of living, pollution and congestion. COVID 19, war in the Ukraine and an escalation in the frequency and severity of climate disasters have exposed significant structural problems impacting the…
Luminous orange e-scooters in the historic NSW Parliament forecourt signaled change was afoot. Last Wednesday night, NSW Parliamentary Friends of Active Transport (PFAT) was launched and Bicycle NSW was invited as the lead bicycle user advocate in NSW. Chaired by Shayne Mallard MLC with Hon. Rob Stokes MP (Liberal), Jo Haylen MP (Labor) and Cate…
Over the past decade, demand for package deliveries to the home has steadily risen. Along with this has been the increasing challenge of the “last mile”, where bundles of freight destined for a certain region are split off into individual packages to be delivered to the property. The complexity of the challenge is reflected in…
As drivers are well aware, the average price of unleaded petrol in Australia has recently surged well above $2 a litre. This rise has been caused by the increase in oil prices and the fuel excise levied by the Australian Government, which is currently 44.2 cents in excise for every litre of fuel purchased. The …
Driving is a necessary part of many people’s lives, but the road rules may often seem perplexing. Sometimes rules are forgotten after drivers receive their licences and experienced drivers may also be unaware of new rule and legislation changes. From Monday, March 21 through Sunday, March 27, Transport for NSW Road Rules Awareness Week will promote…
Cycling is a ticket to better health at any age, with incredible benefits like boosting heart health, lowering cancer risk, and tackling obesity. It’s not just exercise; it’s a life enhancer on wheels. Despite these perks, more than half of people over 60 aren’t getting enough physical activity (ABS, Health, 2022) to keep their health…
The Australasian Society for Physical Activity (ASPA) has recently unveiled a new campaign to make transport in general safer and active transport more viable around Australia. Partnering with We Ride Australia and other organisations, The Three Transport Priorities is aimed at the upcoming Federal Election. The three priorities (explained below) are also designed to boost…
In NSW, e-bikes are continuing to increase in popularity. E-bikes (short for electric bicycles) are bikes that have an inbuilt electric motor providing assistance to the rider in addition to the pedals. Under the Australian Vehicle Standards, e-bikes can be ridden on the road if the motor does not provide more than 250 watts of…
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…