Anna Harvey

WalkSydney submission on the Draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan

To the NSW Environmental Protection Agency, This is the WalkSydney submission on the Draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan. WalkSydney is the peak advocacy group working to make it easier, safer and more pleasant to walk in Sydney. WalkSydney’s vision is that “Walking will be convenient, accessible, safe and enjoyable for everyone.” In particular,Continue reading “WalkSydney submission on the Draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan”

Frederick Street pedestrian crossing upgrade

Frederick Street Ashfield, Source: TfNSW

This is the WalkSydney submission on the Frederick Street pedestrian crossing upgrade. WalkSydney is the peak advocacy group working to make it easier, safer and more pleasant to walk in Sydney. WalkSydney’s vision is that “Walking will be convenient, accessible, safe and enjoyable for everyone.” With a growing population we need to ensure people canContinue reading “Frederick Street pedestrian crossing upgrade”

International Energy Agency calls for more walking, and car-free Sundays

The conflict in the Ukraine has led to huge price spikes for oil, devastating many people across the world. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a ten-point plan for advanced economies to “lower oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a day within four months – equivalent to the oil demand of all the carsContinue reading “International Energy Agency calls for more walking, and car-free Sundays”

Pedestrian fatality in Ashfield

Image shows missing barrier along pavement under the railway underpass on Frederick St, taken 3/3/21.

The news that a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver in a vehicle while on a zebra crossing on Frederick St in Ashfield on March 13 is terrible. We would like to extend their sympathies to the family and friends of the victim, and also to the driver. This is a horrible burdenContinue reading “Pedestrian fatality in Ashfield”

Friends of Iron Cove Creek

Sydney is filled with canals, funnelling water into the Parramatta, Cooks, Nepean, and other water courses. These spaces are blocked off from use by chain link fences, and cut through our neighbourhoods, blocking dog walkers and children from walking from one side to the other. When there are bridges, they are often blocked for anyoneContinue reading “Friends of Iron Cove Creek”