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Public and community transport

• Transport Infoline – maps, timetables and information on public transport options within NSW
• Accessibility – maps and information on accessible public transport
• Local and community transport programs – transport programs and initiatives for disadvantaged groups
• Rural and regional transport assistance schemes – transport initiatives and funding schemes for rural and regional areas

Cycling

• Cycling to work, works! - for employers – guide to bike-friendly workplaces and workplace cycling initiatives
• Cycle friendly workplaces – Standards and Guides to create a bike-friendly workplaces in the City of Sydney
• Off to work? On your bike! - for employees – guide to commuting by bicycle
• Case Study : Australian Greenhouse Office Staff Bike Fleet
• Transport Queensland Guide : Setting up a workplace Bike Pool
• Find out about Bike Locker Program – facilities available for bike security
• Road safety 2010: action plan – motorcycle and bicycle safety action plan
• Action for Bikes - Bikeplan 2010 – strategy for expanding bicycle use, facilities and safety
• Bikeability Toolkit – resources and strategies for cycling advocacy
• Cycling in NSW Fact Sheet – cycling opportunities, associations, clubs, events and activities
• Bicycle NSW – community initiatives and advocacy, user groups and events
• Pushon – directory of local cycling groups and bicycle enthusiasts
• Cycling Promotion Fund – cycling advocacy and education, tips on bike selection, maintenance and safety
• Road and Traffic changes and special events transport notices
• Cycleway Maps
  • About Sydney
  • Sydney City
  • Newcastle/Central Coast and Illawarra
  • Parramatta - Liverpool Rail Trail
  • Regional NSW
  • Random routes - cyclists share their favourite routes
  • For other cycling paths and tracks, contact your local council, BicycleNSW or the RTA on 13 22 13

Walking

• Pedestrian safety
  • Pedestrian Safety Council of Australia
  • Crossing use and safety
  • Safety tips

Vehicles

• TravelSmart Australia
• Green Vehicle Guide – Rate new vehicles on greenhouse and air pollution emissions, make a greener choice
• Tips for greener motoring
• Tips for vehicle maintenance
• Effective Speeds: Car Costs are Slowing us Down – research study - is car travel really saving us time?
• Car pooling: what it is, benefits and approaches and existing schemes

Walk to work

Find out more about the health benefits of walking and how you can encourage your workmates, colleagues or employees to walk to work.

Special events

For information about traffic arrangements for special events visit the RTA website: News and Events or call the traffic enquiry line on 132 701.

For information about public transport for special events go to the Transport Infoline website, or call 131 500.

For more information about how the RTA manages special events, visit their online Transport Management Centre.

Active transport pilot study

Learn from a trial promoting active transport at work:

Promoting active transport in a workplace setting: evaluation of a pilot study in Australia, Health Promotion Unit, Central Sydney Area Health Service, NSW Australia

Promoting active transport is an increasingly important focus of recent health promotion initiatives addressing the major public health concerns of car dependence, decreased levels of physical activity and environmental health.

Access plan development

• Mobility management – an effective method of managing the growth of car use
• Sample access plan – RTA Transport Access Guide Parramatta office
• Sample access guide map – RTA Centennial Plaza Sydney CBD office
• International case studies

Need more? 

Explore the resource centre for a wide range of useful and informative materials and tools.