Awards News: Fiona Campbell & Cycling Luminaries Nominations Extended

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Sydney, NSW Leading Sydney cycling advocate Fiona Campbell has received the Unsung Hero prize at last month’s Committee for Sydney annual awards. Fiona, the manager of cycling strategy at the City of Sydney council, has been central to a change in cycling culture in Sydney, which eight years ago was regarded as the nation’s worst…

Operators Sought for New Sydney End-of-Trip Facilities

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Sydney, NSW The City of Sydney is calling for operators to manage two end-of-trip facilities for bike riders in the city centre. A new underground cycling facility has been created within Lendlease’s 53-storey tower development near Circular Quay. The Salesforce Tower development at 180 George Street also includes new community infrastructure, a business innovation space,…

Here’s Some Highlights You Can See at the Micromobility Conference & Expo

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Sydney, NSW With just one week until the inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo, here’s a recap of recent news about just some of the attractions to see and experience: Long-standing industry commentator and visionary in e-mobility, Oliver Bruce, will reveal why micromobility is fast approaching its “iPhone moment” as a major transportation force. The NZ…

Cycling Infrastructure is Good Business Says Influencer

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Sydney, NSW Cycling infrastructure is becoming an economic imperative for businesses and districts, according to long-serving cycling advocate and the City of Sydney’s Manager of Cycling Strategy, Fiona Campbell. Good public cycling infrastructure is vital to attracting businesses to an area, and many businesses are recognising the economic benefits of providing their own end-of-trip facilities.…

influencers! – Fiona Campbell

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Fiona Campbell is quietly and calmly spoken and rather small in stature. She’s also quite happy to stay out of the limelight. But when it comes to being a true influencer, Fiona is a giant. She’s highly respected by her colleagues and peers. But even those that might be trying to block her progress and…

Bike Businesses Sought for Green Square Cycling Incentives

Green Square has a wealth of cycling infrastructure and its flat topography and close proximity to the Sydney CBD make it a prime location for active transport.

e-Bike suppliers are invited to participate in a City of Sydney pilot program to make electric bikes more readily accessible to residents in the municipality’s Green Square area. “The City of Sydney is seeking to trial a panel of businesses who can provide e-bikes for Green Square residents to experience riding,” the council’s Manager Cycling…

Book Review: Cycling for Sustainable Cities

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Ralph Buehler and John Pucher are two highly regarded and widely published American academics. It has taken them almost a decade, but in early 2021 they’ve published Cycling for Sustainable Cities.