Any rider who has ridden on the road knows the danger posed by the opening of a car door. Bike Lanes Bicycle Lanes are dictated by a sign with a bike and LANE underneath. If a road shoulder has a painted bike but no Bike Lane sign then bike riders are not compelled to use…
Design and engineering in the road related environment can make a big difference to bike riders. Comparing guidelines, policies and law A significant part of our work involves reviewing plans for bike paths and roads. To do this, Bicycle NSW compares what is proposed with the applicable guidelines, policies and laws. We know how challenging…
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…
NSW drivers have been required since 2018 to provide 1m/1.5m space when passing a bike rider. However, there are still many drivers who don’t know the law. We need your help to spread the word! We recently wrote an article about how to safely overtake bike riders here. Please share this article with your network 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…
With momentum under way for Stage 1, the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Committee (NRRTC) wants to see this continue for Stage 2 – Bentley to Eltham (32km). Tommy Salmon Photographer Act Of Parliament For Stage 1 Earlier this month, we shared that the act of parliament had passed the Lower House for Stage 1 which…
Over 40 riders joined the 3rd NSW Safe Cycling Ride last weekend for a fun and educating ride. Back in June, we caught up with Gina who is passionate about creating safer cycling. She came up with the idea to help humanise bike riders to encourage vehicles to provide safer distance when they overtake riders.