Transport for NSW today announced a big win for Redfern cyclists, with 50 secure bike spaces to be installed at Redfern Station.
Bike sheds providing secure spaces will be installed at more than 40 train stations and transport interchanges around Sydney and surrounding regions.
A Transport for NSW spokesperson said a tender will soon be released for the first nine locations which were selected based on demand and patronage at these locations.
“At Redfern Station, a bike shed with 50 spaces will be made available for customers,” the spokesperson said.
“We will ensure the shed is located in a convenient location close to public transport.
“Installation of the bike shed at Redfern Station is expected to start later this year.
“These bike sheds will be a great facility for cyclists in NSW, particularly those who catch public transport as part of their daily commute.
“Use of the bike sheds will be free for cyclists. They can now be confident that they are leaving their bicycles safe and secure while catching public transport.
“These facilities are being delivered as part of the Bike and Ride initiative, which is identified in Sydney’s Cycling Future, Transport for NSW’s plan to make bicycle riding a feasible transport option,” said the spokesperson.
These bike sheds will be delivered as a part of the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program, a program delivering modern, secure and accessible transport infrastructure.
Since the Transport Access Program was launched in April 2012, more than 300 projects are underway or have been completed.
“We are getting on with the job of modernising transport infrastructure and customers are now reaping the benefits of these projects,” the Transport for NSW spokesperson said.
“We’ve strived to make public transport an attractive option for people and the availability of these new bike sheds will make it easier for customers to use public transport.”
Boost for Redfern customers who cycle to public transport.pdf (pdf 218KB)