[UPDATE: In Dec 2020, we were informed that the Todman Ave pop-up cycleway was not proceeding due to technical challenges. Full details in Randwick Council papers.] Great news from Transport for NSW this month with the announcement of two additional pop-up cycleways in Randwick LGA to support safe transport options for the community during COVID-19. […]
Our friends from The Rolling Fix (mobile bike servicing) have been creating some short videos to show off Sydney’s cycling connections (some new, some old). Check it out! Cycleway network connections Bourke St, Surry Hills – Sydney’s flagship North/South cycleway from inner city suburbs to the CBD Sydney Harbour Bridge – CBD to North Sydney […]
Below are a list of initiatives the local councils in our area have implemented to support social distancing requirements. (Will update as we go). NSW Government Transport Crossing buttons automated in the CBD and health precincts (eg. Randwick). Link. Planning, Industry & Environment $15m Streets as Shared Spaces grant funding for local councils. Link. Survey […]
With over 100 experts calling for more safe walking and cycling space for health, and the NSW Government announcement for $15m grant funding for Streets as Shared Spaces, BIKEast has been writing to decision makers to support local initiatives in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. These initiatives include: Waverley Weekend lane / street closures to facilitate cycling […]
Over 100 Australian health and transport experts have today called on decision makers to enact urgent measures to support safe walking and cycling and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Government has recognised the importance of remaining physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has listed exercise as one of four essential activities. […]
(Photo by BikeSydney) For immediate release Friday 17 April 2020 – 200417 Covid-19 BIKEast calls on NSW Govt to create safer spaces for cycling (PDF) In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to public health for state and local governments to provide space for people to adhere to social distancing requirements while […]
Woollahra Council DA 477/2019 – White City Property Details: 30 Alma Street PADDINGTON NSW 2021 Type of Work: Club First stage of the development of White City for a multi-purpose sports centre and registered club facilities including site remediation Objection from BIKEast: Safe active transport management, facilities and related public access to, across and along […]
Introduction Randwick City Council is currently conducting community consultation in relation to a planning proposal and contributions plan that affects properties located within and immediately adjoining the Kensington and Kingsford (K2K) town centres. Please have your say before 1 Oct 2019. The Planning Proposal is mostly focussed on Strategic Planning (eg. zoning, heritage, building heights […]
On 31 July 2019, we launched our new Cycling Without Age trishaw, the third trishaw in Sydney, thanks to generous community grants from City of Sydney and Woollahra Council. This launch also signified the formal start of the program in the Sydney / Woollahra area. BIKEast volunteer pilots were on hand to demonstrate the operation […]
With Sydney increasing the bicycle infrastructure, and cycling participation still quite low, it is important to provide education and opportunities for young people to learn bike skills. A good way of learning bike skills is to provide facilities where people can ride and explore using their bike in a fun and safe way. Some examples […]