An interim report from BikeSpot 2023 has revealed the worst and the best places in Sydney to ride your bike. If you cycle around the city, then no doubt you are already aware that some of Sydney’s bike infrastructure is long overdue for an upgrade. However, not all cycleways are alike. Several routes in Sydney…
Police, families and supporters remember their fallen The Police Legacy Bike Ride made a triumphant return in 2023, as law enforcement officers and cycling enthusiasts pedalled from Sydney to Canberra. This annual event combines a passion for cycling with a deep commitment to honouring fallen police officers. It is also an acknowledgement of the often…
for supersized cars is mad Let Standards Australia know that this is a really bad idea! Standards Australia is considering increasing the length of off-street car parking spaces from 5.4 m to 5.6 m to accommodate oversized vehicles. At first glance, this may seem relatively inoffensive. But enlarging parking spaces would be highly irresponsible on…
The Inner West Council has conducted a study to look at reducing the speed limits to 40km/h across its neighbourhoods. This is due to growing support – and compelling evidence – for even lower speeds, especially around schools and quiet streets. Read our feedback to the Inner West @ 40 study here. A 40km/h speed limit…
Thank you for working hard to drive safely We get that this is a stressful job, particularly in heavily populated areas with pedestrians, bike riders and motorists. Not everyone looks out for you or understands how tough it is to see and stop in time. But you’re looking out for everyone and everything all the…
And the fix Active transport advocates have long been frustrated by the slow machinations of traffic where even small changes to streets to improve conditions for walking and cycling face inexplicable red tape. Projects are delayed and cancelled while seeking compliance with documents drafted decades ago. Indeed, many street design standards are no longer appropriate…
The massive cost of autobesity Lack of emissions standards and generous tax perks make Australia the dumping ground for bloated, inefficient vehicles Last year 76% of car sales comprised SUVs, utilities and light commercial vehicles – up 45% from the previous decade. According to Peter Mclean, Bicycle NSW CEO, domestic car-bloat presents massive safety and…
Whilst ignoring dangerous drivers Bicycle NSW previously wrote about the problem of perceived (or actual) police bias against bike riders. Despite meetings with senior leadership at NSW Police and some nice words, the problem has got worse. In How to Make a Metre Matter Again we discussed aggressive driving, a wicked problem that is keeping…
Fund better streets now. Not in 320 years Dear Member of Parliament, The Collaroy tragedy is a reminder of the dire state of road safety and lack of decent infrastructure. Not only in your electorate but throughout NSW. When you reflect upon the terrible numbers, and the impact upon kids, our roads are worse than war…
Dan Sobkowski is a young father who bikes for transport with his family in and around Blacktown. Dan’s observations on how difficult it can be to get around outside a car are compiled on his excellent Instagram account Copenhagenize Blacktown Bicycle NSW is delighted to meet a new ally for Better Streets and human-friendly infrastructure…