WestInvest’s $33.7 Million for Active Transport Infrastructure

People cycling on dirt track

Sydney, NSW Plans for new walking and cycling tracks in western Sydney have been unveiled in a series of NSW Government announcements for its $5 billion WestInvest program. Blue Mountains City Council, Hills Shire Council and Hawkesbury City Council will benefit from new active transport infrastructure, announced by Premier Dominic Perrottet and Treasurer Matt Kean…

NSW Budget: ‘Positive Projects but Still Falls Well Short’ say Bike Groups

Sydney Cycleway

Sydney, NSW Last week’s NSW Budget has been met with reserved optimism from some cycling advocacy groups, which have highlighted numerous positive projects but called for a much greater financial commitment from government. “While there is good pockets of spending here and there, overall it is still not an exemplary year for bike budgeting.” Bicycle…

New Cycling and Walking Trails Announced

Mount Keira

Sydney, NSW The New South Wales government will spend $80m creating the state’s first “multi-day walks” including a five-day, 59km hike from Botany Bay to the Illawarra. NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean said a new mountain biking network will also be created across the Escarpment and become a major drawcard for visitors to the area.…