Willoughby City Council sits in the heart of Sydney’s Lower North Shore It takes in the dense, high rise and very well-connected hubs of Chatswood and St Leonards, as well as beautiful pockets of bushland, deep creek corridors and hundreds of much-loved, picture-perfect, tree-lined suburban streets. Getting around Willoughby is not always easy. Divided by…
Right NOW is a great time to get involved in local government advocacy! Across New South Wales, our recently elected councillors are reviewing strategic documents that will influence decision-making about infrastructure delivery over the next four years and beyond. Volunteer content writer Monique Ewen spoke to some councillors to find out how community advocates can…
First up, huge thanks to all of our Bicycle User Group volunteers who have made the Bicycle NSW Council Election campaign such a resounding success. We were so pleased that 111 of our 200 candidates (56%) who pledged to be a #CouncillorForActiveTransport were elected into office. The clear mandate for active transport was not a…
The local government election results are coming in thick and fast. And all indicators show strong community support for walking, cycling and better streets. While we haven’t yet analysed the final results across NSW to understand the impact of our 2024 Council Election campaign to find #CouncillorsForActiveTransport, Bicycle NSW is feeling positive! Despite this, the…
The Bicycle NSW council election campaign has been underway for 2 months. The aim to introduce Bicycle NSW and our key ‘asks’ to as many candidates as possible, and identify champions for our mission to make NSW better for bike riding. With the help of our Members, the Bicycle User Groups and the broader bicycle…
The 2024 City Ratings have been published for New South Wales. And the results show regional cities leaping ahead of the east coast metropolises in the rankings. Wagga Wagga is the highest rated location for cycling, with a rating of 40 out of 100. This is followed closely by Albury-Wodonga on 38, and Kempsey on 37. Port…
Not everyone knows this…. But Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean is an independent councillor for Camden Council’s Central Ward. It’s a role that takes a lot of energy and commitment. Especially when council work must be juggled with two other important jobs: being the best dad possible to three small girls and running the finest…
In July 2024, the City of Sydney announced that speed limits on all city streets would be reduced to a maximum of 40 km/h. This is part of a long-term plan to save lives on city streets, reduce emissions and increase liveability. Lower speed limits are a key action in the City of Sydney’s new…
Stereotypes dictate that only inner-city greenies and middle-aged men in Lycra care about cycling. But the Bicycle NSW council election campaign is finding otherwise! Bicycle NSW wrote to all current councillors standing for re-election on September 14th to introduce our organisation and our key asks. We asked them to sign a pledge to be a #CouncillorForActiveTransport2024. There are…
In the run up to the 2024 Council Election, Bicycle NSW is reaching out to candidates to explain how they can help make NSW better for bike riding. We will encourage each candidate to take a pledge to be a #CouncillorForActiveTransport2024. All responses received will be published on our website and shared on social media. This will help voters decide which…