NSW Parliament has debated 30 km/h safer speed limits for local streets — and while the bill didn’t pass, the conversation has shifted. The challenge now isn’t the evidence, but building the local case studies and confidence to make safer speeds a reality.

Usage tripled in its first fortnight. Seven hectares of new public open space unlocked. Twenty-five years in the making. Better Streets Australia brought together some of the people who made it happen, to unpack the GreenWay story - and what it means for the future of walking and cycling in Sydney.

NSW Parliament will debate a bill to introduce 30 km/h speed limits on local streets. Email your MP or attend Parliament to support safer streets.

The Sydney GreenWay did not happen overnight. It required sustained advocacy, cross-boundary coordination, funding innovation and long-term commitment. This conversation will unpack what it really takes to deliver city-shaping infrastructure, and what Australian cities can learn from the journey.

Join our panellists Bruce Ashley (GreenWay visionary and advocate), Nick Chapman (former GreenWay Place Manager at Inner West Council), Kobi Shetty MP for Balmain (former Inner West Councillor), and Cr Kerrie Fergusson (current Inner West Councillor), as they join moderator Matt Faber for an engaging discussion exploring:

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?

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.

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.