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$40 Million in Get NSW Active Funding
Sydney, NSW Funding totalling $40 million has been confirmed for 55 new active transport projects in NSW, as part of the State Government’s Get NSW Active program. Projects have been chosen in six regions – Eastern Harbour, Central River, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Western Parkland and Illawarra–Shoalhaven. They include $9.8 million towards…
Rail Trail Legislation on Track for NSW Upper House
Sydney, NSW Draft legislation to expedite the conversion of disused rail corridors to rail trails, potentially making thousands of kilometres of abandoned railway lines available, is scheduled to be considered by the NSW Upper House on 9th August. Rail Trails Australia has welcomed the draft legislation and is appealing for people to voice their support…
Parkland Debuts for Cautious NSW Scooter Trails
Western Sydney, NSW NSW’s introduction to shared e-scooter services has begun cautiously, with four Western Sydney parklands confirmed to host the State’s initial trials. The first shared trials began last Saturday at the Bungarribee Park, Lizard Log and Shale Hills parklands, as well as The Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan. NSW Minister for Active…
Framework Launched to Guide More Rail Trails in NSW
Tumbarumba, NSW A NSW Rail Trail Framework was released by the State Government this week to help expedite the creation of additional trails in NSW. “The framework will expedite the development of rail trails across NSW by clarifying the proposal and approval process, as well as providing guidance for general rail trail operation and maintenance.”…
Expedited NSW Scooter Trial Open to All Councils
Sydney, NSW Local governments throughout NSW are being invited to participate in a state wide trial of e-scooter share services, after NSW Active Transport Minister Rob Stokes last week announced the pilots had been brought forward to July. Speaking at an Active Transport Mobility Summit organised by the State Government, the Minister said the trial…