The local government election results are coming in thick and fast. And all indicators show strong community support for walking, cycling and better streets. While we haven’t yet analysed the final results across NSW to understand the impact of our 2024 Council Election campaign to find #councillorsforactivetransport, Bicycle NSW is feeling positive! Despite this, the…
Some fabulous new active transport links are ready to explore in Lake Macquarie. These paths augment Lake Macquarie’s extensive network of tracks, trails and off-road shared pathways, and provide more opportunities for walking and cycling – both for recreation and daily utility trips. Lake Macquarie City Council is has an excellent Walking, Cycling and Better Streets…
Bicycle NSW is excited to announce a new partnership with Matthew Gherardi of Volttrader, welcoming him as one of our latest Member benefits partners. Discover how Matthew’s dedication to advancing e-transportation in Australia is creating a significant impact by uniting conservation efforts with electromobility. Volttrader – fuelled by passion and purpose Two years ago, I…
Bicycle NSW recently learned that an important cycleway connection, part of the exciting Sydney Park Junction project, has been quietly abandoned. No official announcement or public consultation For many years, the community has been waiting for a makeover of the intersection of Sydney Park Road with Mitchell Road. This upgrade would provide a seamless, safe…
The Bicycle NSW council election campaign has been underway for 2 months. The aim to introduce Bicycle NSW and our key ‘asks’ to as many candidates as possible, and identify champions for our mission to make NSW better for bike riding. With the help of our Members, the Bicycle User Groups and the broader bicycle…
The 2024 City Ratings have been published for New South Wales. And the results show regional cities leaping ahead of the east coast metropolises in the rankings. Wagga Wagga is the highest rated location for cycling, with a rating of 40 out of 100. This is followed closely by Albury-Wodonga on 38, and Kempsey on 37. Port…
Not everyone knows this…. But Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean is an independent councillor for Camden Council’s Central Ward. It’s a role that takes a lot of energy and commitment. Especially when council work must be juggled with two other important jobs: being the best dad possible to three small girls and running the finest…
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…
Stereotypes dictate that only inner-city greenies and middle-aged men in Lycra care about cycling. But the Bicycle NSW council election campaign is finding otherwise! Bicycle NSW wrote to all current councillors standing for re-election on September 14th to introduce our organisation and our key asks. We asked them to sign a pledge to be a #CouncillorForActiveTransport2024. There are…
Bike share schemes have become a key component of transport systems in many cities around the world over the last 15 years. Public rental bikes fill gaps in the public transport network, provide ‘last mile’ accessibility, encourage people to try cycling, reduce car use and showcase a city to visitors. However, the road to a…