IBUG Statement on Today’s Cycling Incidents in the Illawarra
Illawarra Bicycle Users Group extends our deepest concern and thoughts to the two cyclists seriously injured in separate collisions today, a woman in her 20s in Russell Vale and a…
IBUG’s Position on E- Bikes and Fat Bikes
The Illawarra Bicycle Users Group (IBUG) supports the safe and responsible use of e-bikes and e-mobility devices in the Illawarra and calls for evidence-based policy-making. Support for Existing Laws IBUG…
Battling bollards: A progress update
Bicycle NSW is working to bust bollards on cycling infrastructure. These pesky steel posts regularly injure bike riders – but they are too often wholly unnecessary. Our article Rethinking bollards…
A reflection by Juliana Peloche
Last year, I joined a fight that taught me everything about the power of user voice. As a cyclist, educator, and mother deeply concerned about our environment, I was devastated…
Proposal for Annual Active Transport Count – Inspired by Portland, US
At the last IBUG meeting, there was some interest in exploring how we could implement a regular active transport count here. Here is a great model from Portland, Oregon, which…
Celebrating the Mt Ousley Interchange Shared Path Bridge: A Community Victory
A huge win for the Illawarra community was achieved with the announcement of the shared path bridge over the Mt Ousley Interchange is officially progressing in the recently Fulton Hogan…
Report an issue to Council: simple how-to guide
Individuals reporting bicycle riding hazards and maintenance issues directly to Council is an important way to raise issues and advocate for prompt actions by Council. Follow these easy steps to…