I wrote an analysis of the City of Sydney's Bicycle contraflow streets, using OpenStreetMap data and Overpass Turbo!

Any suggestions or corrections are much appreciated.

https://jakecoppinger.com/2023/08/contraflow-streets-in-the-city-of-sydney/

#openstreetmap #overpassturbo #sydney #cycling #bicycles #contraflow #urbanism #safestreets #visionzero #betterstreets #data #datavis

Paris to charge SUV drivers higher parking fees to tackle ‘auto-besity’

> Paris city hall is to impose higher parking fees on owners of SUVs in its battle to reduce pollution in the capital.

> Details of the charges have not been announced but the size, weight of the vehicle and its motor will be taken into consideration.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/11/paris-charge-suv-drivers-higher-parking-fees-tackle-auto-besity

#autobesity #paris #cycling #congestiontax #betterstreets #visionzero

It's great to see @AucklandTransport going ahead with #saferbikelanes on Great North Road. #betterstreets #safespace4cycling
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/perfect-must-not-be-the-enemy-of-good-great-north-rd-finally-gets-its-cycleway

@walk_sydney I've added all the crossings with countdown timers in Sydney (collected via Better Intersections via ODbL) to OpenStreetMap under the `traffic_signals:countdown_green=yes` tag, which you can see a map of here: https://overpass-turbo.eu/s/1wAj

The wiki for the `traffic_signals:countdown` tag in OSM is for timers counting down the red until the green light - so I invented that tag name - open to suggestions from the worldwide OSM community on better tag names for that.

A (very empty) map of scramble crossings is at https://overpass-turbo.eu/s/1wAk, using the `crossing:scramble=yes`.

Please add any other examples you know of either to OSM, or let me know and I can add them.

#openstreetmap #sydney #visionzero #pedestrians #osm #betterstreets #walksydney #australia #datavis

City of Sydney: Sydney Square’s $35m upgrade paves the way for a transforming city

> New paving, seating and lighting will revitalise the tired square between Sydney Town Hall and St Andrew’s Cathedral, as the transformation of public space across the city centre continues.

> The City of Sydney will begin work on the $35 million upgrade of Sydney Square and its surrounding public areas in 2027.

https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/sydney-squares-usd35m-upgrade-paves-the-way-for-a-transforming-city

#cityofsydney #sydney #nsw #betterstreets #publicsquare #urbanplanning

Have your say on improved connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians at Rozelle interchange.

Feedback form closes Friday 23 June 2023.

https://yoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/rozelle-interchange

#sydney #westconnex #rozelle #pedestrians #betterstreets #activetransport #yoursay #tfnsw

Bicycle NSW is excited to welcome two additional Better Streets Campaign Coordinators, Kat Hossen and Monique Ewen to the group.

https://bicyclensw.org.au/bicycle-nsw-welcomes-campaign-coordinators/

#bicyclensw #betterstreets

ABC News 7:30 report yesterday: Australia is going through a slow but steady cycling revolution. It's a welcome trend – cycling is good for both health and the environment.

But while more people are taking up cycling, are our cities ready? Peter McCutcheon reports.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-01/are-our-cities-ready-for-the-coming-cycling/102423824

#australia #betterstreets #transport #auspol #abc #activetransport #media

Some 1min advocacy for you!

Inner West Council are planning to fix the Carrington Road Cycleway, taking it from being downright dangerous with large intersections and fast turning traffic to a safe and comfortable ride with tight corners, traffic calming, and give way lines.

It's super easy to fill out the survey and just say you support it! And of course you can give more detailed feedback if you want.

https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/carrington-road-cycleway-marrickville

#SydneyCycleways #sydney #cycling #BetterStreets #HaveYourSay

Sidewalks are some of the most important #publicspaces in our communities, but for some reason we don't treat them as such. The cities that do, like Saratoga Springs in New York, enjoy the kind of thriving sociallife we should all aim for.

https://www.sociallifeproject.org/north-america-main-street-sidewalks/

#sidewalks #footpaths #betterstreets #newyork #nsw #australia #visionzero #planning #urbanplanning

Sign the petition & show your support for a better Oxford Street!

Transport for NSW is planning to rejuvenate Oxford St but there is a risk that the cycleway will not go ahead. Find out more here: https://bicyclensw.org.au/oxford-street-east-1/

https://www.change.org/p/build-the-oxford-street-east-cycleway

#oxfordstreet #oxfordst #sydney #tfnsw #cycleway #bicycles #auspol #australia #sydney #nsw #cycling #visionzero #betterstreets

Wow, I somehow didn't hear about this one happening until now. They're finally removing the slip lane and that tiny waiting island at the corner of Centennial Park and Queens Park. Construction started a couple days ago. Yay!!

#SydneyCycleways #sydney #cycling #urbanism #BetterStreets

https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/building/major_projects/streets_and_public_places/york_rd_and_darley_rd_intersection_upgrade

A side project I started over the weekend - a map of how long pedestrians have to wait at traffic lights in Sydney to identify problematic intersections!

https://betterintersections.jakecoppinger.com/

It's powered by a Google Sheet, which you can contribute to with a simple Google Form: https://forms.gle/3FFGD5Jk14wUS22n6

Please have a look and if you're interested, contribute some measurements! I'll add more detailed instructions in the coming days.

#sydney #australia #nsw #betterstreets #walking #maps #mapbox #openstreetmap #opendata #map #walking #cycling

ABC News: How AI and machine learning can help make better public spaces for people: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-24/how-artificial-intelligence-can-make-spaces-better-for-people/102237850

A great article on the illustrations by Zach Katz (@betterstreetsai).

#betterstreets #urbanism #ai #generativeai #urbanplanning #planning #visionzero #betterstreetsai #dalle

The list of successful projects in the Get NSW Active 23/24 program is out, with $50m of funding by the NSW Government:
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/system/files/media/documents/2023/Get-NSW-Active_2023-2024_Project-List.pdf

Just a few projects in my local area:

- A separated cycleway link between Henderson Rd cycleway and George St cycleway at Waterloo Metro station
- A shared zone & continuous footpath treatments at Terry & Foveaux Streets, Surry Hills (the alleyway behind the Woolies Metro at Central)
- Pedestrian improvements including footpath widening and continuous footpath treatments in Wentworth Park Road,
Glebe

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/programs/walking-and-cycling-program

#urbanism #sydney #auspol #news #cycling #walking #betterstreets #activetransport #visionzero #bicycle

Randwick Council in Sydney has started construction a new pedestrian plaza on Waratah Avenue!

https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/about-us/news/news-items/2023/may/more-space-for-people-works-commence-on-waratah-avenue-plaza

#waratahavenue #randwick #publicspace #publiclife #betterstreets #urbanism #pedestrians

Check out this great video by Better Streets member Chris about the Epping Road Bridge Widening project!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ck91Y0tcLxE

The project will add two extra traffic lanes and cost $220m, more than the entire NSW Get Active Program (which is where funds for cycleways come from).

You can provide feedback by emailing parramatta[at]transport.nsw.gov.au or phoning 1800 979 577.

#betterstreets #urbanism #youtube #video

📣 Have your say: Feedback on the Curlewis Street Cycleway REF (review of environmental factors) closes this Tuesday at 5pm.

The cycleway will link Bondi Beach most of the way to Bondi Junction and the CBD. Hopefully this is the last round of consultation and it can get built in time for summer! 🌅 🏖️

https://haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/curlewisstreetscape

#SydneyCycleways #bikesydney #cycling #sydney #BikeTooter #betterstreets

Volunteer John Stace, who is almost 80 years old, just rode 5,000km all the way across Australia from Perth to Sydney, to raise awareness and funding for Better Streets! 🤯

You can check out his epic journey here: https://www.betterstreets.info/blog/volunteer-profile-john-stace-808080
And donate to his fundraising efforts here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/better-streets-for-8-to-80-year-olds

Well done John! 👏 #betterstreets #australia #cycling

Exciting news! New delegations from Transport for NSW enable councils to carry out certain street upgrades independently without having to get approval from a Local Traffic Committee, including:

🚶 Pedestrian crossings
🍸️ Alfresco dining
🚧 Traffic calming
🌳 Kerb build-outs
🧑‍🦽 Continuous footpaths
and more!

Check out the full details in our new blog post: https://www.betterstreets.info/blog/new-delegations-give-nsw-local-councils-more-control

#betterstreets #urbanism #nsw #australia