Bicycle NSW is the leading voice for bicycle riders in NSW. For 50 years, our small but highly effective team has been dedicated to making our state safer, more accessible, and more bike-friendly – for everyone. Bicycle NSW’s advocacy influences critical policy changes, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement initiatives that benefit cyclists all across this…
Bicycle NSW has five points to discuss with the federal candidates this year In addition, Bicycle NSW is supporting our national advocacy partners WeRide and Better Streets in calling on the next Australian Government to invest in a National Infrastructure Program for active transport in our communities.
Empowering women through bicycle riding Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women worldwide and reflect on the progress made toward gender equality. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action”, emphasises the urgency of breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for women in all aspects of life. At Bicycle NSW, we are proud to…
Bollards are a scourge on shared paths across New South Wales Although sometimes warranted to reduce the risk of vehicles damaging an asset, many bollards are unnecessary. And all bollards present a hazard to cyclists, particularly in the dark. Bicycle NSW Members are frequently hurt by bollards. Bollards discriminate against those with diverse mobility requirements,…
(M) Rating: This article contains material for mature audiences! Better to ask, why wouldn’t you? Momentum Magazine ran an article on the top 10 reasons for riding to work. And the Bicycle Review Guru’s Michael Van Gerpen has a number of excellent additional thoughts. Based on these and the experiences of Bicycle NSW Members, here…
How the Central Coast’s BUG began…. Two cycling commuters had a friendly conversation about bike riding on the NSW Central Coast on a Hornsby train platform in late 2012. Soon after, a handful of Central Coast riders got together over coffee to talk about the issues for bicycle users in the region. Following a series…
There are 128 local government councils in NSW. Each council has 5-15 councillors, including a mayor, who serve for a four-year term. The NSW Electoral Commission will be conducting elections on Saturday, 14th September 2024 to elect councillors. Head here for more information about how local government elections work. Bicycle NSW would love our community of…
80 years’ investment in streets for cars, not people, is having a profound impact on our health But after four decades we have seen a total reversal. Preventable diseases due to lifestyle ie diet and physical inactivity have eclipsed all other health factors If diabetes continues to rise at the current rates, up to 3…
Doctors for the Environment Australia demand a plan for Oxford Street that puts people first. Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) understand the vital link between a healthy environment and overall wellbeing. DEA NSW, comprising doctors from diverse specialties, strongly supports the Oxford Street East cycleway, recognizing its significant health benefits. Moreover, they highlight the…
Parents across NSW are calling for safer roads around schools to enable active transport. Making walking and cycling a priority has many benefits. Residential streets in Australian towns and cities are blighted by narrow uneven footpaths (or no footpaths at all), dangerous intersections, steep kerb cuts (where they exist!), a lack of crossings and 50km/h…