The Sydney metro was originally set to open on Sun 8 Aug, but was postponed to Mon 19 Aug 2024. We had some time on Sun 25 Aug and managed to check out the Metro – esp the bike parking. We also checked out Waterloo Metro station and International / Domestic airport link. How to […]
The Sydney metro was originally set to open on Sun 8 Aug, but was postponed to Mon 19 Aug 2024. We had some time on Sun 25 Aug and managed to check out the Metro – esp the bike parking. We also checked out Sydenham Metro station and International / Domestic airport link. How to […]
On Friday 26 March 2021, the High St pop-up cycleway was officially launched by Transport for NSW and Randwick Council. BIKEast was there to celebrate!
The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has, under section 5.19 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) approved the infrastructure application (for the Sydney Gateway project) subject to the recommended conditions. As you may know, BIKEast has been active in ensuring this project adds to, rather than removes active travel provision […]
The M5 (Westconnex) construction at Sydney Park is near completion, with the Campbell Rd cycleway opened in July 2020. The Campbell Street Green Link has been extended across Alexandra Canal and includes 1.2km of new and upgraded shared paths which connect Camdenville Park, Simpson Park and Sydney Park with Mascot, including a dedicated cycle connection […]
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 […]
Funding for the Regional Bike Route Network The NSW Liberal Party has committed $330 million to the development of bike route network (over the next 5 years) while the Labor Party has promised $412 million for ‘active transport’ projects (over the next 5 years). Will you lobby to ensure that the higher of these two […]
Photo by John Slaytor. Great news, BIKEast is now an official Sydney affiliate of Cycling Without Age! We are looking forward to supporting, participating and celebrating this wonderful program! What is Cycling Without Age? Cycling Without Age is a movement started in 2012 by Ole Kassow. Ole wanted to help the elderly get back on […]