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NSW Bike Plan announced


Flynny's picture

By Flynny - Posted on 19 May 2010

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

More to do with cycle commuting but may be of interest

http://nsw.gov.au/bikeplan

[Mod. moved to NSW Trail advocacy]

Rob's picture

Can anyone find anywhere in this, how many KM of cycle path they think can be built with $158 million?

What are the chances of getting some of that to build off road trails?

GAZZA's picture

of those painted bikes on the roads around Mosman and the rest??????? well thats how much they cost dont they? Eye-wink

Lach's picture

2.22 Fund local recreational cycling facilities through NSW Sport & Recreation Facility Grants programs (continue and extend existing activities - may have some scope)
2.23 Promote cycle access to and through designated NSW National Parks and Crown reserves, including the use of sustainable mountain bike tracks (moderate priority - action within two years - ie after the election)

Rob's picture

Actually, someone has just mentioned there is stuff in this plan to get a little optimistic about...

http://nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/uploads/co...

2.23 Promote cycle access to and through designated NSW National Parks and Crown reserves, including the use of
sustainable mountain bike tracks.

http://nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/uploads/co...

5.1 Through the NSW Tourism Industry Plan identify and promote cycle tourism opportunities such as:
...
c. mountain biking in the Snowy Mountains and Blue Mountains, and linkages across other National Parks and
publicly managed lands.

5.9 Facilitate networking between the NSW Government, local bike businesses and cyclists to:
a. develop ideas for cycling projects and programs

So basically - the NSW bike plan is agreeing with what most MTB riders in NSW want, and what we have been asking for, for many years: "sustainable mountain bike tracks" in National Parks.

Looking at the priorities:

http://nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/uploads/co...

2.23 was given moderate priority - implement or start within 2 years.
5.1 was given highest priority - implement or start within 12 months.
5.9 was given moderate priority - implement or start within 2 years.

As usual... don't hold your breath Sad

To comment on the NSW BikePlan, or to register your interest in receiving updates on NSW Government cycling initiatives, please email Bike_Plan@rta.nsw.gov.au.

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