The blog post discusses the tragic death of a man in his 30s who was struck by a garbage truck while riding a legal e-bike in Sydney. The author criticizes the media for misrepresenting the incident and failing to address the lack...
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The Southern Arterial Route in Sydney has faced significant community opposition due to its detrimental effects on residents, highlighting the need for better urban planning and public involvement.
In January 2018, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) reprogrammed traffic signals in Sydney's CBD to reduce pedestrian wait times, resulting in significant improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. The maximum wait time was red...
The Cooks River Catchment Map is an interactive tool that enhances public engagement and accountability for environmental projects in the Cooks River catchment.
The article provides a comprehensive list of pedestrian, cyclist, and personal mobility device road deaths in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, for the year 2025. It highlights the increase in fatalities, particularly among pedest...
The blog post discusses the completion of the Community Walkability Map, an interactive tool developed for the Heart Foundation to promote walkable and healthier neighborhoods. It visualizes pedestrian access to various destinatio...
Better Streets supports walking and cycling improvements between South Eveleigh and Waterloo Metro, advocating for safer streets and enhanced public transport access.
The Sydney Park Junction project has undergone significant scope changes due to funding constraints, leading to the removal of a cycleway and landscaping. The Minister for Transport has been asked detailed questions in NSW Parliam...
During National Road Safety Week, Jake Coppinger wrote to the Secretary of Transport for NSW to request that Transport for NSW make SCATS traffic signal phasing data publicly accessible. The request was co-signed by the President ...
After 5 years at Atlassian, Jake Coppinger is leaving to take a gap year to travel and explore hobbies, side-projects, and consulting in the space between software and urbanism. He details his technical achievements at Atlassian a...
0Sydney Park Junction: TfNSW Won’t Commit to Original Scope Despite Ministerial Intervention - Jake Coppinger
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The Sydney Park Junction project is moving forward, but the extent to which it will align with the original 2021 design remains uncertain. The project's outcomes are essential to meet initial commitments and community expectations...
The text is a submission for the Epping Bridge Project concept design and Review of Environmental Factors written by Jake Coppinger on behalf of Better Streets. It criticizes the project for not following Transport for NSW's polic...
The text discusses the secret design changes to the Sydney Park Junction project, which includes the removal of a cycleway connection and a pedestrian crossing. It details the history of broken promises regarding the project, the ...
The text discusses the comparison between the travel time of Sydney's new metro and the time it takes to cross the road outside the metro station. It highlights the excessively long waiting times at traffic lights, the dangers of ...
Jake Coppinger has been nominated for the Committee for Sydney's Young Sydneysider of the Year award. He is focused on improving the safety and experience of pedestrians and cyclists in Sydney through urban analysis powered by ope...
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The text is a submission written by Jake Coppinger on behalf of Better Streets regarding the North Bondi Shops and Bus Terminus Upgrade. The submission supports the improvements but details concerns about the existing infrastructu...
Australian Cycleway Stats is a dashboard that provides an in-depth look at the kilometres of cycleways and safe streets in every Australian council, encompassing current, under-construction, and proposed projects, as well as inter...
The text discusses the concept of contraflow streets in the City of Sydney, particularly in the context of bicycle infrastructure. It outlines the criteria for safe contraflow streets, provides maps of current streets that permit ...
The blog post provides an overview of traffic signal operation in Sydney, focusing on the inner city. It discusses the impact of traffic signals on city life, pedestrian safety, and the uptake of active transport. The author highl...