Recent speed limit reductions in parts of Melbourne and Brisbane are expected to improve community safety and well-being. Brisbane City Council will reduce the speed limit to 40km/h around dozens of suburban shopping and dining precincts. While in Collingwood and Fitzroy in Melbourne, the speed limit will drop to 30km/h. Bicycle NSW supports decreasing…
NSW is experiencing a construction boom, and whether it’s residential, commercial, roads or rail, most communities are impacted and it’s set to continue for decades. Bicycle NSW has been working to improve the safety of construction planning and management for vulnerable road users and communities. Bicycle user groups and members have raised issues related to…
When riding a bike on roads and public paths in New South Wales, you must adhere to specific road rules to ensure safety and harmony on the roads. These rules apply regardless of the type of bike you are riding, including permitted e-bikes. Cyclists are required to wear an approved helmet, use bike lanes where…
Hand signals are used by bike riders to let people around them know their intentions. When coming up to intersections it’s great to indicate, using hand signals, which way you intend to turn. You can also let other bike riders know of any hazards. You are required by law to give a hand signal when turning…
Bicycle NSW is proud to support and advocate for bicycle riding on NSW footpaths. Update July 2018 NSW Government announced that the footpath riding age would increase to 15. This is fantastic news for children. This will encourage them to continue to cycle. However it now means NSW differs from most other states in Australia…