Sydney Eastern Suburbs Space For Health cycling initiatives
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 […]
Space For Health asks in social distancing times
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 call for space for safer walking and cycling #SpaceForHealth
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. […]
Sydney cycling group calls on NSW Government and local councils to urgently provide safer space for cycling and walking during COVID-19 pandemic
(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 […]
