Bicycle NSW has advocated openly, and behind the scenes, for safety improvements for food delivery riders. Their issues reflect our Members every day concerns. Unsafe Conditions All bike riders need safer infrastructure that reduces contact with motor vehicles and the risk of injuries. But these workers are more likely to be riding at night, in…
Redfern bike rider fatality
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends a male rider who was killed this evening when he was hit by a truck driver in Redfern at around 6:40pm on Monday (23/11/2020). Emergency services were called to Chalmers Street and Cleveland Street, Surry Hills to find a food delivery rider had…
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Big Country, Wider Car Lanes?
As the sixth largest country, Australia has a lot of space. Unfortunately, this also means road engineering guidelines cater for wider cars and not people walking or riding bikes. Compared to the rest of the world, Australian roads are planned around a wider car at 1.9 metres such as a Holden Commodore. For Europe and…
Australia Day 2020
This Australia Day 2020, Bicycle NSW thanks everyone who has risen to the challenges posed by droughts, fires, smoke, storms and heat. The Australia Day weekend in NSW is a time for a break, extra rides, or to hit the road and return home ready to get back to school. This year across the state…
Recent Submissions
16 April 2024 – Randwick Draft Active Transport Strategy 15 April 2024 – Letter to Minister Graham – Mount Ousley Interchange 10 April 2024 – Future of Moore Park South Feedback 05 April 2024 – City of Sydney Walking Strategy and Action Plan Submission 28 March 2024 – Clarence Valley Active Transport Strategy 15 March,…
Try An E-Bike Mixed Lolly Guessing Competition
Chance to WIN Jar of Mixed Lollies Guess the correct number of lollies to WIN the jar! HOW TO ENTER: 1. Register for the competition by entering the required information below and click ‘submit’ 2. Subscribe to our newsletter HERE 3. Wait to be notified if you have won GOOD LUCK (*t&c’s apply) Notice:…
Reframing Bicycles – from Recreation to Transportation
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been significant changes in the way people travel. Fewer cars on the road made it easier to appreciate how attractive our city streets look without traffic. More spaces for play, gatherings, cycling and walking. Sadly, fewer cars on the road also encouraged speeding and dangerous driving. Pedestrian deaths were…
SafeWork For Bike Riders
Our roads are workplaces for a range of people and now you can help make them safer for bike riders. Have you ever: tried to cycle past or through a construction site, only to be met with a dangerous hole or obstacle? seen a worker on a bike forced onto a 3 lane motorway with…
Congestion Brewing – Ban for Cyclists
Cyclists banned from light rail corridors Laws are changing to ban bicycle riding in light rail corridors. Ultimately the failure to build a network of safe separated cycleways leaves everyone stuck. This ban for cyclists sees congestion brewing! The way the light rail was constructed in Newcastle made it impossible for people riding bikes to…
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