On the road we indicate intent, and depend on cooperation to change lane, turn and navigate a roundabout. Merging At A Roundabout Too often marked bike lanes vanish faster than an ice-block on a hot day, and riders need to merge into traffic to travel forwards, enter a roundabout or turn. Sometimes cars and obstacles…
A member commenting on social media compared our efforts to improve the Westconnex Rozelle Interchange, to the labours of Sisyphys- Greek mythology’s metaphor for a hopeless task. Constant Issues For Bikes Just when we think we’ve made progress in the uphill battle, another round of photos or batch of emails arrives. Bicycle NSW, together with…
Traffic injury is one of the biggest killers in Australia and Road Safety Week (15-22 November) is here to highlight the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it. With over 1200 people dying and 44,000 seriously injured on Australian roads every year, changes need to be made. Take The Pledge For Road Safety…
Across NSW the riding environment is evolving, and we’re encouraging all road users to change with it. More People Riding The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly increased the demand for safe places to walk and cycle, and saw more people ride for transport, leisure and exercise. This included families, children and people who haven’t felt safe to…
A key objective of Safety on Spokes was to engage MPs from across NSW, because bike riders in every electorate need to be safe when they ride. Safety On Spokes Launch attendees: Left to Right: Christopher Gulaptis MP • Bernard Carlon, Centre for Road Safety • Jenny Aitchison MP • Jason Antony, Motorcycle Council of…
Today, Bicycle NSW held an official launch, at NSW Parliament, for our Safety on Spokes road safety campaign. Safety On Spokes Launch attendees: Left to Right: Christopher Gulaptis MP • Bastien Wallace, GM of Public Affairs, Bicycle NSW Act Spt Benjamin McFarlane • Bernard Carlon, Centre for Road Safety • Alistair Ferguson, CEO, Bicycle NSW…
At Bicycle NSW we love learning about people and companies making roads safer. When Crashes Happen Everyone wants to make it home safely, and the press is full of the stories of when things go wrong. Whilst articles and statistics about safety failure can act as a warning, or highlight the need for legislative, vehicle…
Side under-run protection on heavy vehicles can save lives, but what is it, and when is it needed? What is side underrun protection? Bicycle NSW previously explained side underrun protection are the rails that are fitted to the side of heavy vehicles to prevent pedestrians and cyclists being pulled under the wheels of a truck if…
Heavy vehicles transport goods, people and equipment, but operating them can present challenges when it comes to road safety. Difficulties For Heavy Vehicles Bicycle NSW recognises the job of heavy vehicle operators is made more difficult by the size and features of their vehicles. Difficulties include: blind-spots that make it impossible for a driver to…
Shared paths are great spaces where everyone can interact and enjoy the great outdoors. The idea is to share the space equally and respect others using the path. Bike riders are often the fastest users, and are obliged to give way to pedestrians. Tips For All Path Users We have some tips for maintaining a…