This week we contributed to a workshop planning of Safe Active Streets – with the aim of developing a prototype for Parramatta, to test what NSW needs in urban communities. We have become used to a ‘standard’ street; houses, apartments, and businesses adjacent to a road (hopefully) with a footpath, perhaps with a station, park,…
Riding home after a long day at work, would you be more likely to grab a few last minute dinner items at your local shop, or head to the closest shopping centre? International research, suggests the former. In London, bike riders and pedestrians are 40% more likely to spend money in local shops than car…
NSW is experiencing a construction boom, and whether it’s residential, commercial, roads or rail, most communities are impacted and it’s set to continue for decades. Bicycle NSW has been working to improve the safety of construction planning and management for vulnerable road users and communities. Bicycle user groups and members have raised issues related to…
How we choose to travel can make a big difference to our health, quality of life and life expectancy. Media reports of accidents may lead people to avoid cycling and active transport, which have enormous health benefits. Only one third of Australians are active enough according to health guidelines. People who aren’t physically active enough…
Yesterday we had the great pleasure of attending the City of Parramatta’s official opening of a key piece of cycling infrastructure connecting the Parramatta Valley Cycleway. We have been working with the Local Council and our affiliated BUGs to ensure quality bicycle infrastructure is delivered and the Subiaco Creek link delivers on all fronts, providing…