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Bicycle parking Track past NSW Government announcements on cycling.

Premier of NSW media releases

Erskine Park Link Road contract awarded | PDF 30.18KB - This project will provide a new shared cycle/pedestrian path.
Work has begun on the $55 million Erskine Park Link Road | PDF 32.48KB - which includes a new shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians.

Ministerial media releases

Contract awarded for Princess Highway upgrade at South Nowra | PDF 122KB - the project includes the construction of a 2.5 metre wide off-road shared path on the eastern side of the Princes Highway between McKay Road and Warra Warra Road. On-road cycling facilites are also being constructed south of Warra Warra Road.
New look for road projects on Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) website | PDF 284.33KB - the new-look website includes information on cycling projects in NSW.

Member of Parliament media release

Roads and Martime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) meets with local Western NSW Cyclists | PDF 76.56KB - Local cycling issues discussed with bicycle groups in Western NSW at a Regional Cycling Consultative Forum on October 31, 2011.

Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) media releases

Pedestrian safety set to improve on Lake Entrance Road, Oak Flats | PDF 25.26KB - Work has begun on the installation of bicycle crossing lights at Minga Avenue.
Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) meets with local Sydney Cyclists | PDF 26.14KB - The Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) is hosting a Regional Cycling Consultative Forum in Sydney on Tuesday 16 August.
NSW Bike Week funding announced - More than 50 events across NSW will receive Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) funding as part of NSW Bike Week between 17 and 25 September.
- NSW Bike Week events | PDF 30.63KB - Sydney region
- NSW Bike Week events | PDF 24.33KB - Hunter region
- NSW Bike Week events | PDF 24.08KB - Northern region
- NSW Bike Week events | PDF 32.05KB - Western region
- NSW Bike Week events | PDF 25.17KB - South West region
- NSW Bike Week events | PDF 25.50KB - Southern region
Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) encourages all cyclists to wear helmets | PDF 25.43KB - A new road safety campaign to encourage cyclists to wear a helmet.
NSW Bike Week funding applications open | PDF 28.34KB - Applications for funding to help promote your NSW Bike Week event are due by Friday 27 May.
Sapphire to Woolgoolga Pacific Highway upgrade | PDF 26.13KB - This project includes over 20 km of on and off-road cycling facilities. The community is invited to provide feedback by Monday 30 May.

News stories on cycling in New South Wales can be found here.

Cycleway disruptions

There are times when cycleways or general cycling access is restricted due to construction, maintenance or event activities. Where possible alternative cycling routes will be provided at these times.

Changed bicycle access to the F3 Freeway | PDF 2.41MB - The shoulder of the F3 Freeway has been closed in both directions between the West Wallsend Exit (George Booth Road) and the Newcastle Interchange (Newcastle Link Road). Cyclists can use signposted alternative routes until the shoulder is reopened in late 2012.

Last updated 1.12.2011