Better Streets has made a submission on the proposed Henderson Road cycleway, calling for protected cycling infrastructure, safer speeds, and a design that prioritises people of all ages and abilities. Henderson Road is a critical link in the local network — and this is an opportunity to deliver a safer, more connected street for walking and cycling.

Filtered permeability restricts through traffic while keeping streets accessible for residents, walking and cycling. It’s one of the most effective — and affordable — ways to create quieter, safer neighbourhoods. So why is Australia so slow to adopt it?

Who decides speed limits in Australia? Learn how states set default speeds, why local streets are 50 km/h, and how 30 km/h can save lives.

Sydney celebrates the opening of the Harbour Bridge cycleway north ramp — a step-free connection 93 years in the making, driven by decades of advocacy.

Happy New Year!

Nothing says freedom more than watching a bunch of kids riding away from the NYE fireworks on bikes, zipping past all the people in cars gridlocked.

Two tragic crashes — one on the Sunshine Coast, one in inner Sydney — have once again exposed how quickly Australia defaults to individual blame while ignoring the systems that create danger.

NSW has a once-in-a-generation chance to reshape the Roads Act — and we’re calling for bold reform to put people, safety and climate at the centre.

Better Streets and WalkSydney have been on the advisory group throughout 2025, but we’re concerned that it’s not enough to ensure transformational change. Here’s a short summary, and our submission to the current round of consultation.

Imagine a neighbourhood where kids can ride to the park safely, where older people feel confident crossing the street, and where conversations spill out onto the footpath because traffic no longer drowns us out. Right now, too many of our streets are noisy, stressful, and unsafe. The promise of “road safety” programs has stalled. But around the world, cities are proving that slowing traffic transforms more than just crash statistics, it reshapes daily life. Quieter, greener, more social streets aren’t a dream. They’re a choice.