Improving cycling through democracy in action

Through its advocacy work, Bike North works to improve cycling in northern Sydney by influencing community decision makers.

We are committed to improvements in infrastructure, enforcement of road rules and education for all riders, whether beginner or experienced, whether on e-bikes or roadies, whether commuters or recreational cyclists.

Bike North cycling advocacy is politically impartial. We liaise with elected officials, government departments, public servants, commercial organisations, special interest groups and the public to support our advocacy goals. We also work closely with the umbrella cycling organisation in New South Wales, Bicycle NSW and other Bicycle User Groups (BUGs) to achieve outcomes that benefit the whole cycling community.
 
Bike North focuses its advocacy on:

• Development and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure that provide safe routes for cyclists, with preference for routes separated from traffic and pedestrians
• Development and maintenance of direct, continuous and convenient cycle routes to support active transport commuting
• Installation of facilities and infrastructure – such as sheltered, secure, bike parking
• Development of education programs to create better attitudes to cycling and safer behaviour by all road and path users.

Read some of our recent submissions here.
 
We encourage you to make your own contribution to safe cycling in the community. Take action!

Bike North’s Advocacy Coordinator and Advocacy Convenors monitor cycling-related issues across nine LGAs in northern Sydney. Meet our advocates below and contact them to provide information about cycling issues or to get involved by contributing your knowledge, skills and passion for cycling!

	Advocacy Coordinator
	David Thomson with Tim James MP on the Tour de Willoughby advocacy@bikenorth.org.au
Accordion Widget The Hills The Hills The shire has started to increase its action on cycling through changes of staff and a recent grant from Get NSW Active grants for Norwest Boulevard. Brian Lynne on an exploration ride with councillor Mila Kasby. hills@bikenorth.org.au Accordion Widget Kur-ring-gai Kur-ring-gai The recently formed Active Transport Reference Committee has started with great energy and is progressing several key strategies that will see an increase cycling in Ku-ring-gai. Lyness Beavis kuringgai@bikenorth.org.au Accordion Widget Parramatta Parramatta Parramatta City has been a beacon of cycling effort and resulted infrastructure.  There are too many successes to list but make mention of the Paramatta Valley Cycleway, including the new escarpment boardwalk.  These demonstrate the result of having full time bike focussed staff in council.  Kerry Tipton parramatta@bikenorth.org.au	Accordion Widget Hornsby Hornsby Hornsby Shire has introduced regular consultations with Bike North and undertaken some important work in recent years, and has other projects planned, such as completion of the Epping to Pennant Hills cycleway, completion of the shared user path along Castle Hill Rd from Cherrybrook station to Thompsons Corner and shared paths along Peats Ferry Rd and Edgeworth David Ave. Other SUPs are planned for Ramsay Rd and Bellamy St Pennant Hills. A priority for Bike North is the development of an active transport route from Pennant Hills to Hornsby.  hornsby@bikenorth.org.au   Accordion Widget Lane Cove Lane Cove Bike facilities in Lane Cove have been quiet, but there are some important projects in the pipeline, eg. along River Rd.   Accordion Widget Ryde Ryde Through the efforts of Bike North advocates, Ryde has had an ongoing commitment to cycling which has delivered infrastructure such as the highly used Epping Rd cycleway and Shrimpton’s Creek.  Future projects include continuation from Nth Ryde to Meadowbank. Alison Pryor ryde@bikenorth.org.au	Accordion Widget Hunters Hill Hunters Hill Small but important, Hunters Hill has allocated funding for cycling but would benefit from input from cyclists in how it is spent. Alister Sharp  hunters.hill@bikenorth.org.au Accordion Widget North Sydney North Sydney The Sydney Harbour Bridge Ramp has been a focus and Bike North advocates have played a major role in its implementation.  The next focus is a route from the Bridge to Cammeray, including West St and the Pacific Highway.   Carolyn New north.sydney@bikenorth.org.au Accordion Widget Willoughby Willoughby Willoughby continues to prioritise sustainable transport and has undertaken significant projects such as the shared path along the Pacific Highway.  In 2023-24 the intersections on this shared path will be upgrade to bike crossings and a detailed design for the Hampden/Herbert Street bike path will be finalised.  Willoughby has also recently setup a new Integrated and Active Transport Advisory Committee with a large group of keenly interested resident riders and other transport enthusiasts. Their first area of advice has been on defining the scope of the proposed upgrade to Willoughby’s Bicycle Strategy. Carolyn New willoughby@bikenorth.org.au

Bike North advocates riding with Mayor of The Hills, Dr Peter Gangemi