Roads
Higher motorway tolls, petrol prices hit Sydney motorists
Tolls are increasing at a greater rate on many of Sydney’s toll roads than several years ago because they are linked to inflation, which remains high.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Driver shortage squarely to blame for cancelled, delayed bus services
A taskforce has recommended a raft of ways to recruit and retain drivers ranging from improved toilet facilities to free public transport.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Opinion
Opinion
Road mess has taken a terrible toll on Sydney. There’s only one thing to do now
The Minns government must completely overhaul the road tolling system so it’s fairer to motorists and delivers better value for taxpayers.
- by Marion Terrill
Revealed: Council’s grand plan to fix Victoria Road once bypass opens
Inner West Council has unveiled a vision of slashing Victoria Road to one car lane in each direction to make Rozelle more like its “desirable sister suburb”, Balmain.
- by Michael Koziol
The Dine and Discover-style proposal that would raise Sydney’s road tolls
A prominent think tank has told a review into NSW road tolls that the government should consider transport vouchers rather than reduce toll prices.
- by Michael Koziol
Thousands of share bikes are back in Sydney. Will they clog the streets again?
Companies behind the latest rollout say there is untapped demand for “micromobility” and that technology will make a difference this time around.
- by Andrew Taylor
Marvel of engineering, Sydney Harbour Bridge cut through neighbourhoods, razed homes
When the first sod was turned at North Sydney 100 years ago today to mark the beginning of construction, it was a day of hope-filled ceremonies and speeches.
- by Julie Power
The Sydney suburbs with the most speeding fines in school zones
Fines totalling more than $200 million have been issued to NSW drivers for speeding in school zones since 2017 – and one region of Sydney is the worst offender.
- by Andrew Taylor and Nigel Gladstone
The Sydney suburb with 6000 trees and nowhere to put them
A change in what constitutes a tree has forced North Sydney Council to find spots to plant thousands of new trees after upgrades to the Warringah Freeway.
- by Anthony Segaert