In last Friday’s budget estimates hearing on proposed expenditure for Roads, Maritime and Freight (Minister Melinda Pavey’s department), The Hon. Cate Faehrmann MP asked questions on safety, infrastructure funding, the Sydney Harbour Bridge Ramp and positive provisioning for people who ride bikes. Safety Cate raised Cadel Evans’ comment in 2016 that Sydney’s roads are unsafe…
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…
Children need at least one hour of physical activity each and every day for good health However, currently 71% of children are insufficiently active to achieve this. With most children living within 2 kilometres of their school gate, walking or bike riding is an easy way for children to increase their activity levels and achieve…
The Hon. Cate Faehrmann MP, the Greens Member of the Legislative Council, asked a number of important questions for people who ride bikes in last Friday’s examination of proposed spending for the transport and infrastructure portfolio. The Hon. Cate Faehrmann MP with Bastien Wallace, Bicycle NSW General Manager of Public Affairs. Points of interest in…
Car usage has expanded exponentially in Australia since World War II. At the same time trams were removed from cities, like Sydney, and active transport declined. Congestion costs Sydney $6.1 billion dollars annually, rising to $12.6 billion by 2030. So it’s time to turn back the clock and and get walking and cycling again. Sydney’s…
Bicycle NSW successfully campaigned for the Minimum Passing Distance (MPD) law as a way to improve rider safety on our roads. Many road users make room for riders, but we all rely on police to enforce the laws when this doesn’t happen so there is a behavioural change. Photo taken from back of bicycle. Image…
How we choose to travel can make a big difference to our health, quality of life and life expectancy. Media reports of accidents may lead people to avoid cycling and active transport, which have enormous health benefits. Only one third of Australians are active enough according to health guidelines. People who aren’t physically active enough…
Yesterday saw Operation Pedro target people riding bikes and walking in Leichhardt, Sydney, Surry Hills, Eastern Suburbs, Kings Cross, Newtown and Redfern. Fines issued were down overall to 242 from 323 in April this year, and the fines specifically applicable to people riding bikes were down to 148 from 258. “Most people who ride bikes…
Operation Pedro is on again on Monday August 27. NSW Police will be targeting Leichhardt, Sydney, Surry Hills, Eastern Suburbs, Kings Cross, Newtown and Redfern areas. Particularly with focus on rental bike compliance. Previously they have targeted not wearing a helmet, not having a working bell and riding on a footpath. Bicycle NSW encourage compliance…
In late 2017 we approached Roads and Maritime Services with grave concerns over their designs for the upgrade of the intersection of Mona Vale Rd and Forest Way at Belrose. We were able to get safety measures somewhat improved during the construction process – but not in the design itself. The south-east corner of the…