The NSW Government is preparing a new road safety strategy, and we want to ensure your needs are included. Total Road Fatality The 2012-2021 Road Safety Plan for NSW set a “..State Priority Target to reduce road fatalities by 30% by 2021 (from 2008–10 levels).” So how did it perform? The total average fatality rate…
Team Bicycle NSW has been pedalling hard for all bike riders, so whether it’s resources or road safety, we think there’s something for everyone. Advocacy Guide Kirra Zhigunov our Graphic Designer, and Kim Lavender our Communications Manager have been hard at work updating Ray’s Corner – our Engineering for Bicycles page to make this advocacy…
E-bikes enable people to carry heavy loads, travel further and tackle steep hills, but they require some extra care and maintenance. Recent E-bike Accidents Last Friday seven people escaped a serious fire in a terrace home which fire authorities determined was started by an electrical bicycle charger left charging overnight. It took six fire trucks…
Bike riders we need you to speak up and have your say whenever bike infrastructure is built that helps you. Hint – all bike infrastructure helps reduce road and transport congestion, carbon pollution, health costs and saves the public purse – it all helps. Opportunities To Share Your Thoughts We share opportunities to ‘have your…
Transport for NSW has shared a range of new resources and policies which, if followed, will make NSW better for all bicycle riders. Ensuring People Comply We understand if another announcement of policies and plans inspires more cynicism than trust. But we think they can be made to work for you. In our submissions and…
The first anniversary of Tumbarumba to Rosewood is just around the corner, and we’re excited. Since opening, thousands of people have used the rail trail and the local economy is booming as a result. NSW Rail Trail Forum To celebrate, there will be a forum on Friday, 9 April at the Tumbarumba Bowling Club to…
Wagga Wagga will be home to over 56km of cycle path by the end of 2021, making the city host to the largest regional cycling network anywhere in Australia. About The Network The 56km network of dedicated cycling paths was designed to link all corners of Wagga Wagga to the CBD in order to encourage…
Bike riders want to know where funding will be allocated to make their journeys better. Budget Estimates On Thursday, 25 February hundreds of detailed questions were asked during Budget Estimates, and provided on notice, covering many of the issues that are important to you. It’s not every day we’d recommend reading the transcript from NSW…
Lake Macquarie Council have released their draft Walking, Cycling and Better Streets Strategy which outlines their process to achieve safer and more convenient streets for all road users. Current Bike Network Currently the council has 105km of traffic separate cycling infrastructure and seeks to increase this to 254km as part of their Principle Bike Network…
The COVID-19 vaccine roll out has begun across NSW, however it’s still too soon to ease basic safety measures. Current Health Restrictions Since the COVID-19 outbreak over the Christmas period, the NSW Government has slowly started to roll back restrictions. Currently, all community sporting activities are allowed. A COVID-19 Safety Plan is needed for any…