sydney Archives - BIKEast https://www.bikeast.org.au/tag/sydney/ BIKEast is the bicycle user group (BUG) representing people on bicycles in the Eastern Suburbs of Syd Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:27:04 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.bikeast.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BIKEast-1-45x45.jpg sydney Archives - BIKEast https://www.bikeast.org.au/tag/sydney/ 32 32 Sydney Metro! Sydenham Bike Parking https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/sydney-metro-sydenham-bike-parking/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:44:13 +0000 https://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=2634 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 […]

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]]> Sydney Metro! Waterloo Bike Parking https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/sydney-metro-waterloo-bike-parking/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:54:38 +0000 https://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=2618 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 […]

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]]> Transport for NSW High St pop-up cycleway official launch https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/transport-for-nsw-high-st-pop-up-cycleway-official-launch/ Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:52:36 +0000 https://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=1883 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!

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]]> Minister signs off Sydney Gateway project with cycling conditions https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/minister-signs-off-sydney-gateway-project/ Sat, 05 Sep 2020 00:31:40 +0000 http://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=1733 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 […]

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]]> M5 cycleway along Campbell Rd (aka M8 Westconnex) https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/m5-cycleway-along-campbell-rd-aka-m8-westconnex/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 03:27:04 +0000 http://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=1726 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 […]

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]]> Sydney Eastern Suburbs Space For Health cycling initiatives https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/sydney-eastern-suburbs-space-for-health-cycling-initiatives/ Sun, 10 May 2020 09:17:26 +0000 http://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=1657 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 […]

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]]> Space For Health asks in social distancing times https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/space-for-health-asks-in-social-distancing-times/ Sat, 09 May 2020 08:17:22 +0000 http://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=1644 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 […]

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]]> NSW State Election 2019 – Cycling asks & Candidate Responses – Sydney electorate https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/nsw-state-election-2019-cycling-asks-candidate-responses-sydney-electorate/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:44:09 +0000 http://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=1163 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 […]

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]]> BIKEast has joined Cycling Without Age! https://www.bikeast.org.au/bikeast/bikeast-has-joined-cycling-without-age/ Sat, 06 May 2017 01:35:35 +0000 http://www.bikeast.org.au/?p=689 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 […]

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