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…
In July 2024, the City of Sydney announced that speed limits on all city streets would be reduced to a maximum of 40 km/h. This is part of a long-term plan to save lives on city streets, reduce emissions and increase liveability. Lower speed limits are a key action in the City of Sydney’s new…
Zetland Avenue and Geddes Avenue are new tree-lined boulevards in Green Square, the much-praised regeneration area 3km south of Sydney’s city centre. They have extra-wide footpaths, elegant bronze street furniture – and some extremely high-quality separated bicycle paths. Zetland Avenue and Geddes Avenue connect people and places in the new town centre, including community facilities such the…
And New South Wales has jumped on board! A few months ago, the Assistant Treasurer accepted the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) recommendation to adopt additional bicycle helmet standards in Australia. Bicycle NSW is delighted to announce that Transport for NSW’s Safety, Environment & Regulation team has decided to approve the recommended standards following a…
Bicycle NSW continues to work hard to raise awareness of Minimum Passing Distance (MPD) legislation. Drivers must give bicycle riders at least one metre space in 60 km/h or under zones and 1.5 metres when the speed limit is above 60km/h. But we know this isn’t routinely happening. We advocate for much more enforcement and there…
Bicycle NSW volunteer Nicolle Kuppens has found bike riding in Sydney a challenge after many years of everyday cycling in the Netherlands. In particular, she is disappointed that it is so difficult for her children to ride to school. So Nicolle was delighted to learn that her local council, Willoughby on Sydney’s lower north shore,…
One of the most important goals for Bicycle NSW is to ‘create a better environment for all bicycle riders.’ In working towards this objective, rider safety on the roads has been a key focus for our team over many years. Minimum Passing Distance (MPD) legislation was introduced in NSW in 2018 after a long advocacy campaign by Bicycle…
Protected cycleways that separate bike riders from both vehicles and pedestrians are gold standard facilities. Great examples of these cycleways have been built over the last 15 years in NSW. Many local governments are planning more projects. They are the best solution for busy roads with fast traffic. But it is very difficult to make…
Take the Bicycle NSW Safe Biking Pledge for National Road Safety Week 2024 Help make NSW a safer place to bike! Take the pledge. Show your commitment. Traffic injury is one of the biggest killers in Australia and National Road Safety Week (5-12 May) is here to highlight the impact of road trauma and ways…