Announcements and commitments are coming thick and fast about active transport as the NSW election looms. An exciting moment was the release of networks plans for Strategic Cycleway Corridors for the Central River and Western Parkland Cities. Bicycle NSW was consulted and we thank the wonderful Bicycle User Group advocates. They spent many hours compiling…
Future Transport Strategy 2061 is Out!
The team at Bicycle NSW has taken a deep dive into the new Future Transport Strategy, attending an excellent presentation hosted by the Committee for Sydney and a webinar by Transport for NSW. We thought our friends and Members would be interested to learn more about the strategic directions that will inform future transport planning.…
Project Updates
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Bikes On Buses and Trains for Multi-Modal Magic
Daily car trips (especially under 5 km) are unsustainable in so many ways Traffic congestion currently costs the Australian economy over $19.1 billion annually and is predicted to skyrocket to $36.9 billion by 2036. For many of us already faced with rising cost of living pressures, owning one car (let alone two) is becoming unfeasible.…
Bikes In The Budget But More Work Needed
The Perrottet Government has delivered its first budget for FY 2022/23 from a strong financial position with a record spend of $112.7 billion on new and upgraded infrastructure. $76.7 billion is allocated for transport. With an election in March 2023, this is the biggest allocation yet. In terms of active transport, a number of outstanding…
Next Steps For Rozelle
As the long-suffering residents of the Inner west are extremely aware, construction is well underway on the massive Rozelle Interchange project. The (mostly!) underground motorway junction will connect the M4-M5 Link tunnel with the Anzac Bridge, Iron Cove Bridge and the future Western Harbour Tunnel, bypassing the City West Link and Victoria Road. The construction…
Meeting the new Transport Minister
This week Bicycle NSW President and GM Advocacy & Public Affairs had the chance to meet with Rob Stokes MP, the new Transport Minister for NSW. Photo courtesy of City Of Sydney. Henderson Rd Pop-Up Cycleway. A change of Minister can bring new ideas, perspectives and priorities to their portfolio. In this case there was…
Tips For Group Riding
Riding in a group is an exciting experience and can lead to some amazing adventures! St George BUG has come up with some helpful hints to ensure everyone remains safe and has a fun time. Equipment Your bicycle should be in good working order, with tyres pumped and chain oiled. Do not ride if your…
Mass Increase In Bike Riders During COVID-19
New data shows that bike riding across NSW thrived throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, during COVID-19 restrictions, when gyms closed and team sports stopped, many people (re)discovered bike riding. Riders of all kinds jumped on their bikes to explore their local area and also enjoy cycling tours across the state. City of Sydney The…
Pedalling Hard For All Bike Riders
Team Bicycle NSW has been pedalling hard for all bike riders, so whether it’s resources or road safety, we think there’s something for everyone. Advocacy Guide Kirra Zhigunov our Graphic Designer, and Kim Lavender our Communications Manager have been hard at work updating Ray’s Corner – our Engineering for Bicycles page to make this advocacy…