As World Sustainable Transport Day is upon us, Transport for NSW has shared encouraging findings from its regional Zero Emission Bus Program trial, informing the next steps toward cleaner, more sustainable transport in regional NSW.
Transport for NSW
Posted inEmergency management, Weather
Motorists urged to prepare for snowy and potentially hazardous conditions on New England roads
Motorists are advised to prepare for potentially hazardous road conditions across parts of the New England tomorrow, with damaging winds and snow forecast to fall overnight.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New England roads mostly ‘not safe’; beyond ‘maintenance’
There is a growing sense that regional NSW needs a fundamental rethink of how roads are funded and managed.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Rail passes quietly reinstated after backlash
Affordable long-term NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes have been quietly reinstated following a public backlash over their sudden removal
Posted inQuirindi, Roads and Infrastructure
Work finally begins to upgrade Callaghan Lane level crossing
Work has begun to upgrade a dangerous level crossing south of Quirindi as part of a $1.2 million trial aimed at improving level crossing safety in regional and remote areas.
Posted inArdglen, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Major roadworks on Waterfall Way and New England Highway next week
Motorists are advised to expect changed traffic conditions on two key local roads from next week, with essential maintenance scheduled on Waterfall Way at Deer Vale and culvert repairs on the New England Highway at Ardglen.
Posted inNSW Politics, Public Transport, Tourism
Discovery rail passes quietly disappear in ‘review’
Another service has been taken away from rural communities by stealth, with the NSW Government withdrawing the 3 and 6 month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
New England Highway damage to be fixed but long term solution needed
The New England Highway has been prioritised for repairs on both sides of the border, with the federal government committed to funding disaster repairs, but the long term solution for the declared national highway that can’t handle national highway level traffic remains elusive.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Slow down as school zones return
It’s back to school time, and time to remember to drive carefully around school zones.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Trial of glowing road markings a bright idea
Glow in the dark road marking are being trialled to improve safety on dark regional roads.