The Parramatta Light Rail EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) has been released. It can be viewed here, and will be on exhibition until Monday 23 October 2017. There are thousands of pages within this document and not all of the proposals are going to benefit bike riders. Bicycle NSW Advocacy Manager, Ray Rice, has made a submission on…
In response to a year of increased cycling fines
Bicycle NSW is not surprised to see a significant increase in fines issued to cyclists. NSW Police have delivered a series of operations (named Operation Pedro) over the last 18 months targeting bike riders and pedestrians to enforce the road rules that apply to them. It is disappointing however to see a large focus on…
Dockless Bike Share wheels in to Sydney
The media has been abuzz lately with talk of dockless bike share coming to Sydney and what it will mean for Sydney. Bicycle NSW is supportive of any new services and facilities that enable more people to choose to ride a bike. While our main focus has been on infrastructure funding and implementation, rider safety,…
Planning Documents
There are many different types of planning documents that are prepared by Local Councils and the State Government. They are usually revised periodically to adapt to the changing needs of residents, businesses and other stakeholders. Sometimes the period between reviews is a couple of years and sometimes it may be over ten years. The document…