Bicycle NSW’s election campaign focuses on 5 things the Australian Government can do to support a just transition to sustainable transport. A significant chunk of funding for transport and roads is allocated to the states by the Australian Government. Vehicle and fuel taxes and rebates are managed centrally, and imports are controlled at a national level.…
Bicycle NSW is thrilled that the NSW Minsters for Roads and Transport have launched a once-in-a-generation review of the Roads Act 1993. And we have plenty of ideas to get the policy makers started! The Roads Act guides how all levels of government create, regulate, manage and protect our roads and streets. But the 30-year-old…
Bicycle NSW is working with Bicycle User Group Bike North to stop the overuse of bollards on cycling infrastructure. Our story about Bike North’s success in getting a bollard removed in Strathfield was the 4th most well-read articles of 2023! This shows how many friends and Members are impacted, injured and irritated by bollards. At the end…
One of Bicycle NSW’s three policy pillars is Safe Home Everyone deserves to arrive home safely. Bicycle NSW’s main focus is to advocate for a safe system with high-quality infrastructure, supportive legislation and proper enforcement to ensure the most vulnerable road users are protected from injury and death. But it is a very imperfect world…
Bicycle NSW welcomes the findings of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. The comprehensive 184-page report from the Transport Portfolio Committee can be found here. Or read on for our much briefer analysis! The Inquiry has addressed many concerns about e-mobility. It recognises that the current problems around…
Bicycle NSW is proud to announce Ario as our official e-mobility partner Ario, a global leader in shared mobility technology, has developed very innovative and stylish shared e-bikes and e-scooters. The e-bikes were launched in Sydney in late 2024. Bicycle NSW, the peak advocacy body for bike riders in New South Wales, has been a…
For 70 years, planners and engineers have prioritised the movement and storage of private vehicles when designing our roads and streets. Car-dominated streets are so normal that most people in the community can’t imagine things being any other way. But roads and streets are for everyone! And to help designers, planners, state government and local…
Cyclists frequently choose to ride two abreast for good reason: it enhances safety. This formation boosts their visibility to other road users and significantly lowers the risk of collisions with motor vehicles. Rider Visibility Cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users, and riding two abreast significantly enhances their visibility. When riders travel side by…
Bollards are a scourge on shared paths across New South Wales Although sometimes warranted to reduce the risk of vehicles damaging an asset, many bollards are unnecessary. And all bollards present a hazard to cyclists, particularly in the dark. Bicycle NSW Members are frequently hurt by bollards. Bollards discriminate against those with diverse mobility requirements,…
The northern access ramp for the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway is finally on site! It has taken four decades of advocacy from Bicycle NSW, Bike North and countless community members. The days of hauling your bike up 55 steps from Milsons Point should be over by the end of 2025. However, the southern side provides…