Hills Working Group

Contact
hills@bikenorth.org.au

Next Meeting
None Scheduled

Meeting Venue
To be advised

Council Information
Hills Shire Council

Website: https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Home
Email: council@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9843 0555

Council Links:
Sydney Hills Focus Off-Road Cycleways

The Hills Shire is one of the fastest changing areas of Sydney. Previously a dormitory area for tradies with long commutes by road, the Shire has experienced huge development in businesses, higher density residential development and a new metro line. Cycling has not been a significant transport option given the geography and long commutes.

It is against this background that Bike North is attempting to influence the development of much needed cycling infrastructure in an environment where the car has been king. In 2022 The Hills Council released its new Bike Plan and Bike North and the community are now working to see it be realised.

Huge Advocacy Wins – $3.1m will help!

Posted: May 24, 2023

The latest round of Get NSW Active grants announced this week by the Minister for Transport has seen some big wins for Bike North advocates and their local councils.

In The Hills, a major project that local advocate Brian Lynne has been pursuing for seven years has received substantial funding (Congratulations Brian!). After lobbying two Ministers, two mayors and numerous councillors, $3.1m has been granted for a shared path along the Norwest Boulevard between Windsor and Old Windsor Roads in Norwest. This will connect the Metro with key businesses such as Woolworths and Resmed and will make a big impact on local travel. … Read more

One Less “Bollard!” – Bike North Success

Posted: October 12, 2022

Bike North was recently informed by a cycling member of the public about a new bollard installed on an exit ramp to Pennant Hills Road from the eastbound shoulder of the M2 (see photo above).

The bollard was considered dangerous as there was no clear line of sight to the bollard for cyclists turning the corner to take the exit.

Bike North made representations to Transurban who claimed the bollard was necessary to prevent drivers from attempting to use the bike exit rather than continuing to the NorthConnex Tunnel.

With the support of Bicycle NSW, the legal criteria for the installation of bollards and a video highlighting the issue were presented to Transurban. … Read more

Electoral Campaign Candidates

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Candidate Information

2023 NSW State Election

Winston Hills

Official Party: Greens Group Name: Greens

0447047460 winstonhills.state@nsw.greens.org.au

Links

Re: Greens NSW response to Bike North QuestionnaireThank you for reaching out on behalf of Bike North and allowing us to respond to members’questions. Please take the following as our response to your six questions.The Greens recognise the link between sustainable transport and public health as critical intackling the climate crisis and widespread chronic illness.Last year, the NSW government spent only 1% of the total transport budget on activetransport. But the Greens take active transport seriously. We are dedicated to making cyclingmore convenient and safer for everyone in NSW.The Greens Cycle Friendly NSW plan will:● Dedicate $300 million to active transport infrastructure, increasing the ‘Get NSWActive’ fund to $300 p / y and allocating $1 billion over ten years to driveimplementation of Transport for NSW’s Principal Bicycle Network plan.● … Read more

Candidate Information

2023 NSW State Election

Kellyville

Official Party: Greens Group Name: Greens

None Provided thelmaghayyem@gmail.com

Links

Re: Greens NSW response to Bike North QuestionnaireThank you for reaching out on behalf of Bike North and allowing us to respond to members’questions. Please take the following as our response to your six questions.The Greens recognise the link between sustainable transport and public health as critical intackling the climate crisis and widespread chronic illness.Last year, the NSW government spent only 1% of the total transport budget on activetransport. But the Greens take active transport seriously. We are dedicated to making cyclingmore convenient and safer for everyone in NSW.The Greens Cycle Friendly NSW plan will:● Dedicate $300 million to active transport infrastructure, increasing the ‘Get NSWActive’ fund to $300 p / y and allocating $1 billion over ten years to driveimplementation of Transport for NSW’s Principal Bicycle Network plan.● … Read more

Candidate Information

2023 NSW State Election

Kellyville

Official Party: Liberal Group Name: Liberal

None Provided kellyville@nswliberal.org.au

Links

Thank you for contacting me regarding these matters on behalf of Bike North. 

As you are aware, active transport is a fundamentally important part of NSW’s transport sector, particularly in easing last mile transport issues. It was by recognising this importance that the current NSW Government became the first in NSW history to have a Minister for Active Transport.

The Hills has a fantastic interconnecting bicycle network, with both on road and pathed routes to link much of the area to the Metro Stations, meaning it is safe and easy for cyclists to connect to existing public transport infrastructure. For those cycling for fitness / fun, rather than commuting, the bike paths both adjacent to Old Windsor Road and the M7 continue to be well used, as are back roads to popular cycling routes like Galston Gorge and the Berowra Waters Ferry. … Read more

Candidate Information

2023 NSW State Election

State » Castle Hill

Official Party: Greens Group Name: Greens

None Provided greenscastlehill@gmail.com

Links

I am passionate about delivering active transport infrastructure that is safe, more convenient and user friendly for everyone in NSW. 

Being an architect who works in the disability sector, designing accessible, walkable and cyclable networks that actually work for our communities is something that really excites me.

Re: Greens NSW response to Bike North QuestionnaireThank you for reaching out on behalf of Bike North and allowing us to respond to members’questions. Please take the following as our response to your six questions.The Greens recognise the link between sustainable transport and public health as critical intackling the climate crisis and widespread chronic illness.Last … Read more

Candidate Information

2023 NSW State Election

State » North Shore

Official Party: Greens Group Name: Greens

0420 542 516 northshore.state@nsw.greens.org.au

Links

1. How important do you believe active transport is in North Shore and why?

Active transport is very important for the Greens and I. Unfortunately the North Shore area lacks active transport infrastructure unlike the many parts of Sydney such as the Inner West and City. The North Shore is not particularly favourable for cycling, but that’s why it’s more important now more than ever that the state government provides incentives and broader plans to fix up the active transport network in our area.

As someone who doesn’t drive I understand theses shortcomings very well. Providing active transport options are not only good for people who use them but also good for motorists who will experience less traffic because of people choosing to use other modes of transport. … Read more

Candidate Information

2023 NSW State Election

State » Castle Hill

Official Party: Labor Group Name: Labor

None Provided Tina.Cartwright@nswlabor.org.au

Links

Thank you for reaching out with your views and questions about NSW Labor’s plan on active transport.

We will double the funding currently spent on active transport in the NSW Transport Budget. Currently, the NSW Government has allocated $60 million over the next four years to build active transport infrastructure. NSW Labor has committed to double that funding, meaning that we will spend $120 million over the next four years.

You can read a media release about this commitment here.

In addition to this funding, we will ensure that active transport infrastructure is included in major projects planning, rather than being added as an afterthought, as has happened time after time again by the Liberal and National Government. … Read more

Candidate Information

2023 NSW State Election

State » Castle Hill

Official Party: Nil Group Name: N/A

90005606 campaign@norgan.net

Links

Firstly, I’d like to draw attention to my work founding Sydney MTB Riders, and what is now one of the largest, most active, and on topic Facebook mountain bike groups in eastern Australia. Sydney Mountain Biking.

Secondly, I’d like to point out that I served as the MTBA NSW rep for 2 years.

Lastly, I have been an avid mountain biker on and off since I was in  my teens and I have the calves to prove it! Lol

I will also mention my advocacy work with Trailcare, if you speak with Simon Kean he will attest to my involvement and desire to save existing trails and seek new ones. … Read more