Bicycle NSW has been working on ways to make light rail tracks safer for people who ride bikes or use wheelchairs. Last March we wrote about crossing light rail tracks. There are things road and light rail designers, and bike riders, could do to make crossing safer. Unfortunately, in Newcastle at the intersection of Scott…
Safer Light Rail Crossings
Since March 2019, Bicycle NSW has been working to try and make light rail crossings safer. Now, we need your help! This work has included researching and writing about the issue, working with the government advising and providing feedback on signage and infrastructure development. For people riding bikes, using wheelchairs and prams crossing light rail…
Newcastle Light Rail Crossing Fatality
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the rider who died following a crash that occurred during an attempt to cross light rail tracks in Newcastle. A 51-year old man was riding his bike and tried to cross the light rail tracks at the intersection of Pacific and Scott…
Crossing Light Rail Tracks
As light rail projects are completed in Newcastle and Sydney, the safety of people crossing these tracks needs careful consideration. Light rail crossing points have not been common features of the NSW road environment, but the Newcastle and Sydney Metro, along with the upcoming Parramatta Light Rail means more people need to deal with the…
Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 1 Determination
Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail has final planning approval. Below we highlight the areas impacting cyclists. E12: Pedestrian and Cyclist Access Safe pedestrian and cyclist access must be maintained around work sites during construction. In circumstances where pedestrian and cyclist access is restricted or removed due to construction activities, an alternate equivalent route…
Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 1
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…
Highlights from the 2023 Members’ Survey
750 Members took part in the Bicycle NSW Members’ survey late last year. Thank you. Your feedback is critical in assisting Bicycle NSW to focus on the services that matter most and the activities that Members really value. Are you one of the 96% of members telling your friends about Bicycle NSW? “We are very…
Byron Shire Fills Rail Trail’s Missing Link
A new era dawns as Byron Bay joins the Northern Rivers Rail Trail In a landmark decision, Byron Shire Council has moved a step closer to realizing a long-anticipated rail trail project. This will lead to connected communities, promote outdoor recreation and unlock massive economic potential through eco-tourism. After four years investigating the feasibility of…
The Greater Sydney Bike Trail
A fantastic challenge! Looking for a spring cycling adventure close to home? Check out the 230km Greater Sydney Bike Trail from BikeTrail.blog. After spending a couple of years learning all the shared paths in Sydney, Garry Robinson, the founder of BikeTrail.blog, was soaking up bike culture at every opportunity. “One evening I listened to some…
Who is behind BikeTrail.blog?
The fantastic resources on BikeTrail.blog are no longer a Sydney secret! This treasure trove of maps, photos, ride ideas and route descriptions has become indispensable for bike riders planning trips for both recreation and transport in Sydney – and beyond. The blog and its famous maps are the brainchild of Eastern Suburbs resident and BIKEast…