Reducing carbon emissions is a vital part of ensuring the future of our planet. We can help slow climate change by minimising our carbon footprint. This will improve public health and support the planet’s biodiversity. Transport makes a significant contribution to the carbon emissions being released into our atmosphere. By decarbonising our transport, we can…
There are over 100 rail trails in Australia but due to a legislative blockage, NSW trails are still in their pilot stages (most trails are under 1 km in length). Other states, without the bureaucratic red tape, have trails of up to 1000 kms in length and are reaping the rewards. “Due to a needless…
Police are calling for anyone with information to come forward after a man was killed in a hit-and-run near Mullumbimby today. Bicycle NSW wishes to express its condolences to the family and friends of the rider. The body of the man was discovered by a passing motorist who called emergency services after 1am on Sunday…
Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that took place around 4:45 today in Lidcombe. Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the rider. A man died after he was hit by a car near the intersection of Harry Avenue and Maud Street, Lidcombe today. The man has…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the 21-year-old woman who has died in hospital following a truck colliding with her as she rode her bike last Thursday 28 March. The collision occurred at the intersection of Parramatta Road and Western Avenue, Camperdown, and in spite of the best…
Bicycle NSW is making it easier for everyone to understand the road rules that apply to bike riding with a visual Bicycle Laws Handy Reference pocket guide. Most people start riding bikes long before they are old enough to get a driving licence. Some rules are easy to work out, others have changed…
Yesterday saw Operation Pedro target people riding bikes and walking in Leichhardt, Sydney, Surry Hills, Eastern Suburbs, Kings Cross, Newtown and Redfern. Fines issued were down overall to 242 from 323 in April this year, and the fines specifically applicable to people riding bikes were down to 148 from 258. “Most people who ride bikes…
Operation Pedro is on again on Monday August 27. NSW Police will be targeting Leichhardt, Sydney, Surry Hills, Eastern Suburbs, Kings Cross, Newtown and Redfern areas. Particularly with focus on rental bike compliance. Previously they have targeted not wearing a helmet, not having a working bell and riding on a footpath. Bicycle NSW encourage compliance…
Media Release 22/07/2018 Footpath Bike Riding Age Increased to 16 NSW has fallen behind most states around Australia in making this law legal. Now the NSW Government has increased this age from under 12 years to 16 years, but what about everyone else? “Bicycle NSW is disappointed that the age has only…