Bicycle NSW was pleased to learn that Victorians can anticipate an investment in safer bike riding. Cycling Improvements Minister for Roads and Road Safety the Hon Ben Carroll MP announced a $13 million dollar investment in 100 kilometres of pop-up bike lanes and improved cycling routes. These are to help with COVID-safe travel, similar to…
After weeks of tough design decisions, the winners of the Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club (DHBC) Design Competition were awarded today at Parliament House by NSW Minister for Transport and Roads, The Hon. Andrew Constance, MP. With the support of the Transport for NSW Community Road Safety Grant, DHBC ran a design competition to increase…
Urgent action is needed to improve the safety of cyclists on our roads. Road safety data shows that, in spite of falling levels of cycling in NSW, cycling injuries and fatalities have risen at a state and national level. Bicycle NSW successfully campaigned for the introduction of Minimum Passing Distance laws, and it was confirmed last…
Bicycle NSW successfully campaigned for the Minimum Passing Distance (MPD) law as a way to improve rider safety on our roads. Many road users make room for riders, but we all rely on police to enforce the laws when this doesn’t happen so there is a behavioural change. Photo taken from back of bicycle. Image…
With the Minimum Passing Distance being made permanent, Bicycle NSW has taken a proactive approach to educating and pushing for enforcement. You can read more about the MPD here. Recently, we visited the NSW Police Force Bike Training Course in Goulburn. Nineteen recruits were being put through their paces in order to become certified.
Bicycle NSW and Minister Pavey announced today that the Minimum Passing Distance is being made permanent. From April 2016, the MPD has been in a trial phase. Since this time, Bicycle NSW has worked with the NSW Government to educate them about the importance of this law and we are thrilled that it being made…