Transport for nsw

The NSW Government wants walking and bike riding, known as active transport, to be the preferred way to make short trips and a viable, safe and efficient option for longer trips.

Transport for NSW (Transport) is committed to raising the profile of bike riding as a healthy, low cost and environmentally friendly form of transport.

Lifeline and Bicycle NSW, in partnership with Transport, seek to;

• Engage NSW’s public in active transport and cycling safety through the Spring Cycle
• Support community members in NSW through Lifeline’s services
• Encourage people to change their travel behaviour and lean into walking, riding and/or using micromobility across NSW
• Showcase and promote use of the new active transport infrastructure in development or recently opened
• Support long term health benefits for NSW residents through active transport; and
• Establish riding, walking and micromobility as viable transport alternatives

We are working to improve the experience of riding as a mode of transport and have developed the Active Transport Strategy to outline the following key objectives:

• Promote cycling as a viable and sustainable option for recreation and transport
• Promote the benefits of physical of activities to support mental health and wellbeing
• Promote walking and cycling to encourage behaviour change
• Demonstrate improved safety and comfort of people walking and riding bikes in fit-for-purpose active transport infrastructure
• Facilitate children and young people’s independent mobility
• Support multimodal journeys by integrating active and public transport
• Support emerging technology choices such as e-bikes and other micromobility devices
• Enhance visitor and tourism experiences
• Work with partners such as local government and industry to accelerate positive change