BLUE MOUNTAINS guide TRANSPORT - … · ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This resource aims to provide information about transport options currently available to residents of the Blue Mountains

BLUE MOUNTAINSTRANSPORT

guide to current transport options forBlue Mountainsresidents

2nd Edition

APRIL 2014

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This resource aims to provide information about transport options currentlyavailable to residents of the Blue Mountains.

As the Getting Around in Community (GAIC) project worker I wish toacknowledge the support and assistance of those who contributed to thisguide.

I would like to thank the Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Board ofGovernance and MMNC staff and volunteers for supporting the project. Alsothanks to Community Builders NSW for funding the three year GAIC project.

Thanks also to Blue Mountains City Council for its support and partnership onproducing this edition of the guide. Also to the individuals, groups andassociations who provided information and feedback during the draft process.

Many of the photographs featured in this second edition of the Blue MountainsTransport Guide are courtesy of entrants to the Moving the MountainsPhotography Exhibition and Competition held in 2013. This competition wasfunded with the support of the ClubGrants program.

Suzan Mehmet

Getting Around in Community Project WorkerMid Mountains Neighbourhood CentreApril 2014

Disclaimer

Information contained in the Blue Mountains Transport Guide iscorrect at the time of publication (April 2014). Please check withorganisations and community groups to confirm details. Pleasecheck with transport providers regarding up to date timetablesand information.

Cover photos Ann Nidrie, David Ryan, and Moving the MountainsPhotography Competition

Published Getting Around in Community (GAIC) project 2014 ©

Information Suzan Mehmet GAIC Project Worker

Design and layout Michael Bull Web www.bullartistry.com.au

Printing Possum Printing

The Getting Around in Community Project and Mid MountainsNeighbourhood Centre recognise the Gundungurra and Darugpeople as traditional owners of the Blue Mountains area and wepay our respects to Elders past and present.

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What is sustainable transport? . . . . . . 4

Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

School Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bus Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bus Hire for Community Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CarsCarpooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Carpooling Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Carshare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Green Car Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wheelchair accessiblevehicle conversions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Community Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Aboriginal Community Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Community Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SmartLink Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Medical Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Oncology Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Shopping Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Home DeliveryFood & Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Social Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Social Transport Tours - Disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CyclingGroups and Group Rides . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cycling Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cycling Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Electric Bikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Locker Hire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Bike Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Other Cycling Resources and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lobbying Advocacy InformationCommunity Groups and Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Local Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

State and Federal Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Public TransportTrains Buses and Ferries. . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ticket information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Transport Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Users with Disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Travel Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Scooters Wheelchairs and Mobility AidsSales and Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wheelchair Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Skateboarding and ScootersSkate Ramps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

TaxisBlue Mountains Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Disabled Taxis / Special Needs Taxis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Walking GroupsBushwalking Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Church Walking Groups . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Heart Foundation Walking Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Women’s Walking Groups . . . . . . . . . 31

Walking Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Jogging Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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CONTENTS

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Sustainable transport isany form of transport that

is fuel efficient, has healthbenefits and reduces the

impact on the environment.Some examples of sustainable

transport are walking, cycling, usingpublic transport, bike share / hire, car-

sharing, car-pooling, hybrid or electric cars, or a combination of cycling andpublic transport to get to school or work. Using shared transport such ascommunity transport to get to medical appointments or shopping. Using

skateboards, skates and scooters to get around is also sustainable transport.

Why is sustainable transport good for me and the local

community?

Sustainable transport can provide us with new ways to get around, keep usconnected socially, we get to know our local community and keep us fit. It alsohelp us to share resources, use less petrol, be smart about car use, save moneyand have less environmental impact.

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Why do we need this guide?

This guide seeks to inform the community about current transport options available in the Blue Mountains. Where do I get information aboutcommunity transport? What bike or walking groups can I join? How can I access medical transport? What groups can I join to get active?How can I have a say on transport issues?

The first edition of the guide in 2011 had a print run of 2,000 copies andfeedback received was that it fulfilled a gap in providing the community withlocalised information.

Where can I get a copy of this guide?

Electronic copies (PDF) of this guide is available from the Mid MountainsNeighbourhood Centre website www.mmnc.org.au and the Blue MountainsCity Council website www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Copies of the booklet Contact Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre for hard copies. Ph 4759 2592 or Email [email protected]

Available from organisations across the Blue Mountains including: Blue Mountains City Council, libraries, bike shops, neighbourhood centres,youth services, dental and medical centres.

Getting Around in Community Project (GAIC)

The second edition of the guide has been developed as part of the GettingAround in Community Project (GAIC), sustainable transport project to provideupdated information to Blue Mountains residents about current transportoptions and activities.

The GAIC project was a 3 year community development project between 2011and 2014, auspiced by The Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre. GAICpartnered with community organisations, groups and individuals to pilotsustainable transport activities and workshops. The Blue Mountains TransportGuide second edition is a way of informing the local community abouttransport options and information.

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BusesBlue Mountains

Bus Company

The Blue Mountains Bus Company hasa fleet of 75 buses and services Emu Plainsto Mount Victoria.

Ph 4751 1077 Fax 4751 1079 Web www.bmbc.com.au

Outside of office hours contact Transport Info Line Ph 131 500

Timetables for lower, mid and upper mountains are available on the website.

Web www.bmbc.com.au/public-timetables

Announcements and travel updates or changes Blue Mountains Bus Company Ph 4751 1077 Web www.bmbc.com.au/service-bulletins

Transport Infoline Ph 13 1500 or Web www.transportnsw.info

Disability Access The Blue Mountains Bus Company has 20 low floor buses available that arewheelchair accessible. All services in the timetables displaying the disabilitylogo are operated by a wheelchair accessible bus.

SCHOOL TRAVEL

School Travel – Blue Mountains Bus Company

Blue Mountains Bus Company provides a network of school services fromPenrith to Lithgow.

School students travel on regular route and dedicated school services. Theseservices are identified by a 2 digit or 3 digit route number displayed in thefront window of the bus.

Most students residing in New South Wales are eligible to apply for free travelto and from school. This transport is provided only after presentation of acurrent and appropriate travel pass to the driver upon boarding the bus.

Web www.bmbc.com.au/school-travel

School Student Transport Scheme

The School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) provides subsidised travel foreligible school students on rail, bus, ferry and long distance coach services. A



subsidy is also available for transport to and from school in private vehicles inareas where there is no public transport.

Transport for NSW manages the School Student Transport Scheme. Transportoperators issue passes to eligible students and schools play an important rolein verifying students' eligibility and liaising with transport providers.

Web www.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

Assisted School Travel Program

Students with disabilities who are unable to travel to and from school underthe Transport for NSW's School Student Transport Scheme may be eligible fortransport assistance under the Department of Education and Communities'Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP).

The ASTP plays a significant role in meeting the needs of eligible studentswith disability by providing free specialised transport to and from schoolwhere parents and carers are unable to provide or arrange transport for thestudent either fully or in part.

Web www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/programs

BUS HIRE

Blue Mountains Bus Company - Bus Charter

Buses come in a range of sizes with a maximum of 61 seats. Low flooraccessible buses are available with a capacity of 51 seats. Coaches are air-conditioned with bin space and seating available for up to 63 passengers.

Ph 4751 1077 Fax 4751 1079 Web www.bmbc.com.au/bus-charter

Bus Hire for Community Groups

Smartlink Transport

The SmartLink Transport Register is a web-based register of vehicles ownedby member community organisations in the Blue Mountains and Penrith localgovernment areas. Vehicles are available for hire to transport disadvantagedgroups within these areas at an affordable cost.

Also listed on the register are licensed volunteer drivers who can providedriving services for community groups without their own drivers. All driverslisted on the register have undergone working with children and criminalchecks, have the correct class of licence and have provided an RTA Proof ofdriving record. Only members on the transport register can access thescheme.

Ph 1300 557 346 Web www.smartlinktransport.org.au




Blue Mountains City Council - Community Access Bus

Available for hire by local non-profit community groups for daily trips of lessthan 300km with 15-20 passengers. Cost of vehicle hire up to 300kms is$98.00 per vehicle. Groups are required to return buses cleaned and fullyrefuelled with diesel.

Community Access Bus can organise a volunteer driver if required. Fee is $30.

If you are providing your own driver they are required to hold a light rigid orhigher licence for more than 12 passengers. The driver also requires a BlueMountains City Council green card and must have completed an orientation onthe vehicle. Orientation sessions are held on the first Wednesday of the month.

Enquiries and Bookings Ph 4759 3260 (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)

Web www.smartlinktransport.org.au

CarsCARPOOLING

Western Sydney Car Pool

Easy to use, free, online service for anyone who wants to save money, meetnew people and reduce their carbon footprint while travelling to work orstudy. Join the network via the website. Western Sydney Carpool will searchits database and match you with other people travelling in the same direction.You can now set up carpooling to events through this system.

Web www.wscarpool.org

Oz Car Pool

Web www.ozcarpool.com.au

Jayride

Find rides to your favourite locations, for groups and events, or with yourfavourite people and companies.

Web www.jayride.com.au



Carpooling Apps

Western Sydney Carpool Tap into carpooling and make a difference to your environment, Western Sydney Carpool have apps available.

iPhone via iTunes App Store: Web www.wscarpool.org/iphone_apps.php Android from Google Play Store: Web www.wscarpool.org/android_apps.php

Car Share

Car Next Door Web www.carnextdoor.com.au

Drive My Car – car rentals Web www.drivemycarrentals.com.au

Green Car Guide

Green Vehicle GuideThe Green Vehicle Guide helps rate new Australian vehicles based ongreenhouse and air pollution emissions.

Web www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE

CONVERSIONS

Freedom Motors Australia

Wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair taxi conversions. Hire, rental,new and second hand vehicles for sale. A representative can also visit you ifyou would like to view a vehicle and are unable to go to the factory. Pleasering and book for this to be arranged.

Location 17 Plasser Crescent, St Marys NSW 2760Ph 1800 672 437 Fax 9673 4264Email [email protected] Web www.freedommotorsaustralia.com.au

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Aboriginal Resource Centre Community Transport

This service provides transport for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderfrail, elderly, people with a disability and their carers who live in the BlueMountains. This transport service includes shopping trips, medicalappointments and social outings.

Ph 4782 6569


GREAT Community Transport Inc. Special Care Transport

Assistance

GREAT Community Transport Inc. exists to look at areas of transport need andwhere appropriate provide flexible, special care transport assistance, within theavailable resources, for eligible transport disadvantaged residents of the BlueMountains and Penrith Local Government Areas. They provide transportassistance to people of all ages, including the frail, elderly, people with disabilities– young or old, or with special needs, including wheelchairs and their carers.

Blue Mountains Ph 4759 2403 Web www.greatcommunitytransport.org.au

Smartlink Transport

The SmartLink Transport Register is a web-based register of vehicles ownedby member community organisations in the Blue Mountains and Penrith localgovernment areas. Vehicles are available for hire to member transportdisadvantaged groups within the same areas at an affordable cost.

Also listed on the Register are licensed volunteer drivers who can provide drivingservices for community groups that do not have their own drivers. All driverslisted on the Register have undergone working with children and criminal checks,have the correct class of licence and have provided an RTA Proof of drivingrecord. Only members of the Transport Register can access the scheme.

Ph 1300 557 346 Web www.smartlinktransport.org.au

MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Springwood Area (Valley Heights to Linden)

Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Community Cooperative Ltd. and GREATCommunity Transport offers a medical transport service for frail, aged andboth younger and older disabled residents who have difficulty using publictransport to get to medical appointments. The service is provided by volunteerdrivers and does incur a fee.

If you wish to use the medical transport service, contact the centre to discussyour eligibility (you don't need a doctor’s referral). Once your eligibility hasbeen assessed, simply provide the centre with details of your appointmentsand our receptionists will arrange your transport with one of our friendlydrivers.

Assessment and referral of your needs will be undertaken by GREATCommunity Transport prior to your first service being organised

Fees A small fee for service is requested.

Contact Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Community Cooperative Ltd.

Ph 4751 3033 Fax 4751 6957 Web www.sncc.org.au



Lower Mountains Area (Warrimoo to Lapstone)

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre and GREAT Community Transportoffers this service for frail, aged or for younger or older people with adisability. Anyone temporarily incapacitated who has difficulty getting tomedical appointments and accessing public transport.

If getting to doctors, specialists or hospital appointments is a physicalproblem, we train and support a team of caring, local volunteer drivers whocan be booked for return medical transport. Minimum advanced notice ofthree days is essential to book transport.

Assessment and referral of your needs will be undertaken by GREATCommunity Transport prior to your first service being organised.

Fees A small fee for service is requested.

Ph 4759 2403 Web www.lmnc.org.au

Oncology Transport to Nepean Cancer Care Centre

Provided by GREAT Community Transport. If transport to your treatment orspecialist is a problem.

Eligibility This service is for people who through sickness or medical procedureare not able to drive or catch transport. Please call to see if you are eligible.

Donations are welcome. If cost is prohibitive please let service know whenbeing assessed.

Bookings Ph 4759 2403 Web www.greatcommunitytransport.org.au

Department of Veteran Affairs Repatriation Transport -

Taxis, Public and Community Transport

Provides transport for specialist medical or dental appointments, travel to andfrom hospital for admission and discharge or allied health visits within publichospitals for gold card holders and certain white card holders, who have anaccessed need. All other travel e.g. to local doctor can be reimbursed byDepartment of Veterans Affairs.

Ph 133 254 Web www.dva.gov.au/benefitsAndServices/transport

Taxi Subsidy Scheme

The taxi subsidy scheme enables a person with a permanent disability toaccess a taxi voucher that entitles the applicant to half price taxi fees or up toa maximum subsidy of $30 per trip.

Ph 1800 623 724 Web www.transport.nsw.gov.au/ttss




SHOPPING TRANSPORT

GREAT Community Transport –

Shopping Buses

Fortnightly shopping buses to variousshopping areas: Katoomba, Springwood, Penrith

Plaza and Lithgow.

Eligibility This service is to assist the frail aged, people with disabilities andtheir carers.

Cost $9 per person. If cost is a problem, please let the service know when youare being assessed.

Bookings Ph 4759 2403 Web www.greatcommunitytransport.org.au

Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre -

Volunteer One-to-One Shopping Service

For local residents, who for medical reasons cannot use other services (car,public transport or fortnightly shopping bus) to do their shopping. Clients arematched with a regular home visitor volunteer who will assist them to shop ona one to one basis.

Contact Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Ph 4739 1164Web www.lmnc.org.au

Fortnightly Shopping Bus

Provided for older people who are frail or people with a disability, this is afortnightly pick up and return service to your home. Each Thursday fortnightthe shopping bus travels to the Lennox Centre.

Cost $10 each or $15 per couple.

Contact Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Bookings Ph 4739 1164 Web www.lmnc.org.au

HOME DELIVERY

Home Delivery – Food and Pharmaceuticals

Blue Mountains Food Services Inc. has gathered information on businesses inthe Blue Mountains that provide home delivery services. This is not anexhaustive list but provides a guide to fruit and vegetables, meat andpharmacy suppliers in several villages. For more information on the homedelivery guide or Meals on Wheels services:

Contact Meals on Wheels Blue Mountains Ph 4759 2811Email [email protected] www.bluemountainsmow.org.au



SOCIAL TRANSPORT

Neighbourhood Centre Social Transport

For HACC eligible clients registered with Blue Mountains NeighbourhoodCentres.

Ph 4782 1117

Golden Years Bus Trips - Lower Mountains Neighbourhood

Centre

LMNC runs social bus trips four times a year. Trips advertised via website orCHATS newsletter.

Ph 4739 1164 Web www.lmnc.org.au

Social and Respite Outings – GREAT Community Transport

Bi-monthly program of social outings for clients of GREAT CommunityTransport. Various destinations planned for outings (e.g. Palm Beach, GeorgesRiver and Bathurst Panthers).

Cost Dependent on trip.

Bookings Ph 4759 2403 Fax 4759 2444 Web www.greatcommunitytransport.org.au/clients/special-out

Blue Mountains Bus Company – Travel Club

Blue Mountains Bus Company Travel Club offers excitingfun filled coach tours away. Open to travellers of allages. Extended and day tours include visits tofestivals, gardens and theatre shows.

Departing Blue Mountains, Penrith and St Marys.


Bookings and information Ph 4751 1077 Web www.bmbc.com.au

SOCIAL TRANSPORT TOURS –

ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY

Respite Tours

Provides day trips and holidays for adults with adevelopmental disability or an acquired brain injury.


Ph 4759 2611 Email [email protected]

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Tours 4 U – fun holiday and leisure opportunitiesfor adults with a disability

Cost Dependent on trip

Ph 1300 738 229 Fax 9623 9866Email [email protected]

Web www.nado.org.au/services/recreation-activities

Cycling

CYCLING GROUPS AND GROUP RIDING

Blue Mountains BMX Club

Caters for riders four years old and over.

Meets Every second Saturday at Lawson BMX track. A calendar of otherevents available on the BMX club website.

Location Lawson BMX track (at the end of Lawson Oval). Ferris Lane offWilson Street, Lawson.

Postal Address PO Box 284, Springwood NSW 2777Web www.bluemountains.bmxnsw.com.au

Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club

Postal Address PO Box 490 Springwood, NSW 2777Web www.wsmtb.com

Blue Mountains Off Road Cyclists (BMORC)

The BMORC is a group of mountain bike riders in the Blue Mountainsinterested in environmentally sustainable recreational cycling.

The BMORC aims to bring riders together, from beginners to professional, andprovide a social link to discover different locations and meet new people. Noorganised races or fees. Some members also have an interest in trail advocacy.

We strongly support the initiatives of the Getting Around in CommunityProject, auspiced by the Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, in their effortsto encourage people to embrace cycling as an alternative form of transport.

Contact Paul King Ph 0431 170 035 Email [email protected] Web www.bmorc.com

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Penrith Cycling Club

The Club conducts road races, time trials and criteriums at the Penrith RegattaCentre. The Club has a special program for junior riders, which runs concurrentwith the regular races at the Regatta Centre. Depending on demand it alsoruns training and coaching programs from time to time. The club activelysupports members who compete in state and national races.

Contact Club President Geoff Bull Ph 0400 035 515 Email [email protected] Web www.penrithcyclingclub.com

Bikeminded – Bike Riding Groups

Meet Bikeminded shop

Location 3/295-297 Great Western Hwy Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782

Saturday rides Level Beginners ride When Saturday mornings 7am Duration 1.5 hours

Level Intermediate / Advanced ride When Saturday mornings 7am Duration 2.5 hours

Wednesday ridesLevel Intermediate / Advanced ride with Bikeminded staff. When Wednesday4pm. These rides alternate between road and mountain bike rides.

Contact Bikeminded for weekly details. Ph 4757 4607Email [email protected] Web www.bikeminded.com.au

BIKE USERS GROUPS

Upper Mountains Bike Users Group (UMBUG)

Conducts rides, holds regular meetings where cyclists can meet and discusslocal bicycle issues. Promotes all types of cycling. UMBUG assists beginner andless experience riders to start cycling. Attend community fairs and informationdays to promote cycling. More advocacy work planned as membership grows.

Contact Emma or Mark Ph 4787 8722 Email [email protected]

CYCLING EVENTS

Mountain Bike Events

CareFlight Woodford to Glenbrook Bike Run and Classic Annual Ride or Run the Oaks Fire Trail from Woodford down to the EurokaClearing near Glenbrook. Help raise much needed funds for the servicesprovided by CareFlight.



Contact GoFundraise Ph 1300 889 272Email [email protected] and registration details Webhttp://w2g11.gofundraise.com.au

Travel information Webwww.131500.com.au/events/woodford-to-glenbrook-

bike-and-run-classic

CYCLING PROGRAMS

Back On Your Bike Program

Contact Road Safety Coordinator Blue Mountains City Council Ph 4780 5000 Web www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Bike Week Activities

Contact Road Safety Coordinator Blue Mountains City Council Ph 4780 5000 Web www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Bike to School

Contact Road Safety Coordinator Blue Mountains City Council

Ph 4780 5000 Web www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

MAPS

Blue Mountains City Council Bike Map

Recommended bike rides using on road, off road and shared paths.

Contact Blue Mountains City Council Available BMCC website and local bike shopsPh 4780 5000 Web www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sustainableliving/cyclinginthebluemountains

Blue Mountains City Council – Kids Cycling brochure

Information on safe bike loops and other areas parks suitable for kids to ride.

Contact Blue Mountains City Council Available BMCC websitePh 4780 5000 Web www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sustainableliving/cyclinginthebluemountains

Mountain Biking Maps - Muddy Trails Maps

Lower Blue Mountains and Upper Mountains editions.

Available from local bike shops Cost $7

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SHOPS

Bikeminded

Bike sales, helmets, parts, bike carriers and repairs.

Muddy Trails Maps $7

Location Shop 3/295-297 Great WesternHighway, Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782Ph 4757 4607 Email [email protected] Web www.bikeminded.com.au

Blaxland Cycles - Blaxland

Bike sales and repair

Muddy Trails maps $7

Location 3 Station St Blaxland, NSW 2774 Ph 4739 3166 Mob 0419 393 166 Fax 4739 9909Email [email protected] Web www.principiaaustralia.com.au

CYCLING HIRE

Blue Mountain Bikes Australia - Tours and Bike servicing

Location 68 Great Western Highway Woodford, NSW 2778Ph 4758 8058 Mob 0400 052 770Email [email protected] Web www.bluemountainbikes.com.au

River Deep Mountain High – Mountain Bike Rides,

Hire and Tours

Twelve mountain bikes available for hire (helmets included).

Muddy Trails maps $7

Location 2/187 Katoomba Street Katoomba, NSW 2780 Ph 4782 6109 Email [email protected] Web www.rdmh.com.au

ELECTRIC BIKES

Gifts n Gadgets

Electric bikes available from online store.

Web www.giftsngadgets.com.au/Electric-Bicycles



CYCLING

INFRASTRUCTURE

- BIKE STORAGE

Secure Bicycle Locker Hire

Blue Mountains railway stationsBlackheath, Blaxland, Glenbrook,Hazelbrook, Katoomba, Lawson Springwoodand Wentworth Falls.

Current list Webhttps://appln.transport.nsw.gov.au/bikelockers/faces/jsp/public/findALocker.xhtml

NSW Transport network bicycle lockers can be hired via Web www.131500.com.au or Ph 131 500

Web hire page https://appln.transport.nsw.gov.au/bikelockers/faces/jsp/public/home.xhtml

Bicycle Hoops

Blue Mountains City Council has installed bicycle hoops located across the city.

Contact Blue Mountains City Council for locations.Ph 4780 5000 Web www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Bike Storage

Custom built cycle infrastructure solutions for office buildings, universities, carparks, train stations, shopping centres, schools and residential settings. Bikestorage provides Bicycle NSW endorsed, Australian standards compliant bikeracks, security cages, architectural lean-tos and bicycle parking sheds.

Email [email protected] Web www.bikestorage.com.au

Traveling with Bikes on Public Transport

Web www.transportnsw.info/en/travelling-with-us/boards-and-bikes.page?

OTHER CYCLING RESOURCES & INFORMATION

AustCycle

AustCycle is the Australian leader in providing cycling training for all peoplewho want to ride bikes for recreation and transport. We help people ridebetter, more often and more safely. This program is funded by the AustralianGovernment.

Web www.austcycle.com.au

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Bicycle NSW

Bicycle NSW is the peak advocacy group for cyclists in NSW. Bicycle NSWruns and holds events around the state.

Web www.bicyclensw.org.au/home

Blue Mountains City Council Bike Plan 2020

Web www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

BMX Track

Location The track is situated at the end of Lawson Oval in Ferris Lane, Lawson.

Off Road Cycling

Cycling permitted on national park trails and roads but not walking tracks.

Web www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks

Lobbying Advocacy and Information

ORGANISATIONS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND

MEETINGS

Groups and organisations interested in advocating on public transport issues.

Blue Mountains Commuters and Public Transport Users

Association Inc.

The Blue Mountains Commuters and Transport Users Association Inc.advocates for all public transport users in the Mountains. The Association hasbeen active in representing the needs of commuters using all modes oftransport and encourages the community to become involved in fighting forbetter commuter services. Join the association and keep up to date withissues. Annual membership $5.

Postal Address PO Box 338 Blackheath, NSW 2785Contact Michael Paag Ph 0423 596 240 Email [email protected] Web www.infobluemountains.net.au/commuters

Blackheath Highway Action Group (BAG)

The Blackheath Highway Action Group represents a diverse cross section ofthe local community and includes non-local people interested in the effect of



proposed highway upgrades on the future of Blackheath and the Blue Mountains.

Postal address PO Box 338, Blackheath NSW 2785Ph 0423 596 240 Email [email protected] Web www.bag.asn.au

Bicycle NSW

Peak advocacy group for cyclists in NSW. Bicycle NSW runs and holds eventsaround the state.

Web www.bicyclensw.org.au/home

Sustainable Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains City Council website contains resources and links tosustainable information, actions and groups.

Web www.sustainablebluemountains.net.au

Sustainable Transport Infrastructure – Moving Around the

Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains City Council has prepared a series of individual data sheetsthat contain information on the following:

Motor vehicle use, wheelchair accessible bus services, road infrastructure, bikelockers at railway stations, link roads, cycleways, commuter car parks,pedestrian access, footpath infrastructure trip hazards and footpaths at shops,community facilities and off road cycling.

Web www.sustainablebluemountains.net.au/our-progress/trend-data/built-environment-moving-around

Transition Blue Mountains

Transition town concept – practical strategies for combating the twin threatsof global warming and peak oil. Coalition of interests around environmentalsustainability. Share information, events, discussions and film nights.

Email [email protected] www.transitionbluemountains.org.au

The Sydney Alliance

The Sydney Alliance brings together diverse community organisations, unionsand religious organisations to advance the common good and achieve a fair,just and sustainable city. We do this by providing opportunities for people tohave a say in decisions that affect them, their families and everyone workingand living in Sydney. The Sydney Alliance is a non-party political organisation.Transport is one of the areas of interest for the Sydney Alliance.

Ph 8007 6055 Email [email protected] Web www.sydneyalliance.org.au



Western Sydney Community Forum – Transport Project

The WSCF - Transport Project works to improve social inclusion in GreaterWestern Sydney (GWS) by reducing transport disadvantage. It does this by;

Providing public transport information and assistance to community sectorworkers who may be able to assist the most disadvantaged people to betteraccess transport options.

Collecting information from communities in GWS and the Blue Mountainsabout their interactions with the transport systems and providing thatfeedback to the relevant government agencies with the aim of improvingtransport services for people.

Supporting local residents in GWS and the Blue Mountains to make acontribution to the discussions about transport and land-use planning in theirarea.

Developing new ideas and policies to enhance the existing systems or fill gapsin the existing system.

Contact Transport Project Worker Liz Reedy

Ph 9689 0101 Email [email protected] Web www.wscf.org.au/projects/transport

Western Sydney Public Transport Users (WSPTU)

WSPTU is an apolitical, independent umbrella group made up from WesternSydney public transport consumers, and representatives of local groups ofpeople working on public transport issues in Greater Western Sydney.

Ph 9633 5068 Email [email protected] Web www.wsptu.blogspot.com

Government

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Blue Mountains City Council

Katoomba location 2-6 Civic Place Katoomba NSW 2780

Springwood location 104 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW 2777

Postal address Locked Bag 1005 Katoomba, NSW 2780

Lower Mountains Ph 4723 5000

Upper Mountains Ph 4780 5000 Fax 4780 5555Email [email protected] Web www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au



NSW STATE GOVERNMENT

Member for Blue Mountains

Mrs Roza Sage MP Electorate Office 132 Macquarie Road, Springwood NSW 2777 Ph 4751 3298 Fax 4751 1245 Email [email protected] Web www.rozasage.com.au

Member for Penrith

Mr Stuart Ayres MPElectorate Office Shop 11, Station Street, Penrith.Postal Address PO Box 4006, Penrith Plaza 2750 Ph 4722 8660 Fax 4731 4782Email [email protected] Web www.stuartayres.com.au

NSW Minister for Transport

The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MPLevel 35 Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000Ph 9228 5266 Fax 9228 3744 Email [email protected]

NSW Minister for Roads and Ports

The Hon. Duncan Gay MLCLevel 35 Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney NSW 2000Ph 9228 5271 Fax 9228 5499 Email [email protected]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Federal Member for Macquarie

Mrs Louise Markus MP Electorate Office Shop 24, Riverview Shopping Centre, 227 George Street,Windsor NSW 2756 Postal Address PO Box 855, Windsor NSW 2756 or PO Box 4060, Winmalee 2777Ph 1300 653 841 Fax 4577 2640Email via website Web [email protected]

Federal Member for Lindsay

Ms Fiona Scott MP

Electorate Office Ground Floor, 331 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750 Postal Address PO Box 712, Penrith NSW 2750

Ph 4731 3700 Fax 4732 1812Email fiona [email protected] Web www.fionascott.com.au



Federal Minister for Transport and Regional Infrastructure

The Hon. Warren Truss MPElectorate Office 319 Kent Street, Maryborough QLDPostal Address PO Box 283 Maryborough QLD 4650Ph (07) 4121 2936 Email W. [email protected] Web www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/index.htm

Public TransportInformation

BUSES TRAINS AND FERRIES

Blue Mountains Bus Company

Servicing Emu plains to Mount Victoria. Timetablesfor lower, mid and upper mountains are available onthe Blue Mountains Bus Company website.

25 Great Western Highway, Valley Heights NSW 2777

Ph 4751 1077 or Ph 131 500 Web www.bmbc.com.au

Trains – Sydney Trains

Ph 131 500 Web www.sydneytrains.info Timetables www.sydneytrains.info/timetables

Service interruptions and Trackwork Updateswww.cityrail.info/service_updates

Accessible Services www.sydneytrains.info/accessibility

Transport Info line

Information – buses, trains and ferries.

Ph 131 500 For hearing and speech impaired customers TTY 1800 637 500 Web www.131500.com.au and www.sydneytrains.info under ‘about us’ heading Trip Planner www.131500.com.au/plan-your-trip

Ticket Information

Web www.transportnsw.info/en/tickets

Family Funday Sunday

For $2.50 per person, families can enjoy a day out anywhere in Greater Sydneywith unlimited travel on all trains, buses and ferries.

Web www.sydneytrains.info/tickets/which/funday


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INFORMATION - APPS

Apps help you plan your trip and track your service. Apps allow you to viewinformation such as: where your train and bus is now, service updates such ascancellations and delays, if selected train stations have a lift or escalator, theclosest bus stops and routes and estimated bus arrival times.

Useful Transport Apps include:

• Arrivo Sydney • Jaunt! Sydney

• TransitTimes+ • Transport Info

• TripGo • Triptastic

• Tripview

For reviews, ratings and more information on each app, go to the App Store orGoogle Play and download the best app for you.

Web www.transportnsw.info

PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION -

SOCIAL MEDIA

Includes Transport info,Twitter accounts, Facebook and YouTube.

Web www.transportnsw.info/social

PUBLIC TRANSPORT USERS WITH DISABILITIES

Accessing City Rail – your guide to accessible services

Contains information on planning your trip, mobility aids, stations and trains.Booklet also available at railway stations.

Web www.transportnsw.info/en/travelling-with-us/access.page?

Request a large print version. Ph 131500 transport information line

For hearing and speech impaired customers TTY 1800 637 500

Blind and visually impaired persons travel free on City Rail, Sydney Buses,Sydney Ferries and Newcastle Buses and Ferries if you hold a vision impairedperson’s pass.

Companion Card

The Companion Card entitles NSW and interstate residents (from participatingstates) with significant and lifelong disabilities to bring an attendant with themon public transport free of charge. Visit the website for further information.



Free call 1800 893 044 Email [email protected] Web www.nswcompanioncard.org.auFacebook www.facebook.com/companioncard.newsouthwales

For details of public transport services available to Companion Card holders,refer to the Companion Card information sheet for public transport users.Web www.131500.com.au/plan-your-trip/accessible-transport/CompanionCardInfoSheet.pdf

Blue Mountains Railway Stations with Lifts

Katoomba, Blaxland, Springwood, Emu Plains, Penrith and Lithgow.

TRAVEL CONCESSIONS

The NSW Government provides transport concessions for the followinggroups; young people, students, people with disabilities and their carers,pensioners, jobseekers, apprentices, War Widow(er)s and Veterans.

Ph 8202 2200 Fax 8202 2209 TTY 9268 2244

Web www.transport.nsw.gov.au/concessions/rural-regional-concession-changes.html

Motorised ScootersWheelchairs and OtherMobility Aids

SALES AND HIRE

Blaxland Day ‘n’ Night Pharmacy

Sales and hire of mobility aid equipment including wheelchairs, walkers,crutches and walking frames.

Location 138 Great Western Highway Blaxland, NSW 2774Ph 4739 1611 Email [email protected]

Blooms - The Chemist

Wheelchairs, walkers and crutches available for hire. Walkers, crutches andother mobility aids are also available for sale.

Location 161 Macquarie Street Springwood, NSW 2777Ph 4751 2963 Web www.blooms.net.au



Blue Mountains Mobility Aids

Sales, maintenance and service of mobility aids. Including wheelchairs, electricscooters and other mobility items.

Location 30 Great Western Highway Blaxland NSW 2774Ph 4739 9001 Fax 6351 3203Email [email protected] Web www.lbmobility.com.au

Lithgow Mobility Aids

Buy or hire medical and homecare equipment including scooters, wheelchairs,seat walkers and walking aids.

Location 23-25 Main Street Lithgow, NSW 2790Ph 6352 2752 Fax 6351 3203 Email [email protected] Web www.lbmobility.com.au

The Hip Joint – Greenwell and Thomas Pharmacy

Sales, hire and delivery service of mobility aid equipment includingwheelchairs, walkers, crutches and walking frames.

Location 145 Katoomba Street Katoomba, NSW 2780Ph 4782 3311 Fax 4782 3311

Abtech Repairs

Wheelchair repairs

Postal Address PO Box 642, St Marys NSW 2760Contact Dennis Constable Ph 9833 3791 Fax 9833 3822

Skateboarding and Scooters

SKATE RAMP LOCATIONS

Blackheath

Location Neate Park, Great WesternHighway

Glenbrook

Location Great Western Highway, cornerof Hare Street

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Katoomba

Location Goldsmith Place, Junior/family skatepark

Location Melrose Park, Albion Street

Lawson

Location Bellevue Park, Great Western Highway

Springwood

Location Buttenshaw Park near Springwood Aquatic Centre

Winmalee

Location Hawkesbury Road, Winmalee

TaxisNSW Taxi Council

Web www.nswtaxi.org.au

Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS)

Transport NSW administers the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS). TheTTSS scheme assists residents of NSW who are unable to use public transportbecause of a qualifying severe and permanent disability. TTSS providessubsidised travel for approved TTSS participants, effectively allowing them totravel by taxi at half fare, up to a maximum subsidy of $30.00 per trip.

When applying for this assistance, you will a Doctor’s certificate before youcomplete the application form.

Obtain forms Ph 1800 623 724 Web www.transport.nsw.gov.au/ttss

BLUE MOUNTAINS TAXIS

Blue Mountains Combined Taxis Ph 4758 8800

Blue Mountains Taxi Cabs Ph 4759 3000

Glenbrook Blaxland Taxis Ph 4739 4888

Katoomba – Leura Radio Cabs Co-Op Ltd Ph 4782 1311

Springwood and Districts Taxis Ph 4751 1444

Springwood Independent Taxis Ph 4751 8800

Springwood Winmalee Taxis Ph 4754 5511


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SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABLED

TAXI BOOKINGS

Katoomba Wheelchair Taxi Service Disabled Taxis

Wheelchair accessible taxis available for hire. Flash cab available which seatsfour passengers and one wheelchair (ramp access). Commuter bus availablewith capacity for one wheelchair (hydraulic lift access) and seven passengers.

Baby seat and baby capsules are also available.

Bookings Monday - Sunday 7:30am - 5:30pm. Please book ahead if possible.

Ph 0424 656 605 or Ph 4782 1311 after hours.

Blue Mountains Combined Taxi - Maxi Taxis

Lawson to Emu PlainsMaxi Taxi one to eleven passengers catered for. Wheelchair accessible for twochairs simultaneously. Baby seats and baby capsules also available.

Bookings 7 days a week - 24 hours. Ph 4758 8800

Vic’s Maxi Transport

14/14-18 Preston Street Penrith NSW

Ph 4732 2195 Mob 0416 157 668 Fax 4722 8002

Mountain Maxis

Wheelchair accessible taxi available for hire (hydraulic lifter).

Bookings Colin Ph 0438 648 375

Paddy Wagon Taxi Service

Lawson to Emu PlainsWheelchair accessible taxis

Ph 0458 555 155



Walking and Jogging

WALKING GROUPS

Bushwalking

Blue Mountains Conservation Society (BMCS)

Need to join the society to participate in bush walking activities.

Postal Address PO Box 29 Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782 Ph 4757 1872 Email [email protected] Web www.bluemountains.org.au

Walks Programs The BMCS Bushwalking Group has walks on Mondays,Thursdays and Saturdays. Bushwalking guide also available on website.

Web www.bluemountains.org.au/bushwalking.shtml

Blue Mountains Conservation Society - Bushwalking convenor

Contact Maurice KerkhamPh 0402 4027 83 Email [email protected]

Bush Lemons Bushwalking Group

Bush Lemons are a bushwalking and social group for lesbians.Contact Jocelyn Ph 0414 572 991 Email [email protected]

Church-based Walking Groups

Springwood Uniting Church - Men’s walking group

When Fourth Thursday of the month. Duration Walks are generally half-day and of medium grade. Contact Keith Small Ph 4754 3406Web www.springwood.unitingchurch.org.au

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Springwood Uniting Church - Women's Walking Group

When First Saturday of each month 9:00amDuration Usually a half-day walkContact Susan Nicholls Ph 4754 1516 Web www.springwood.unitingchurch.org.au/index.htm

Glenbrook Baptist Church – Bushwalking Group

When Last Saturday of the monthPh 4739 3974 Email [email protected] www.glenbrookbaptistchurch.org.au

Heart Foundation – General Walking

Groups

Springwood Walkers

When Friday 10:45am promptly Meet SpringwoodAquatic Centre Duration Walk usually 45 - 60 minutes.Contact Carmel Ph 4751 3221

Blackheath Walkers

Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre (BANC)When Mondays 8:30am (no public holidays).

Duration Walk usually 60 minutes. Meet Jubilee Park, next to Blackheath Oval. Please no dogs.

Contact Judy Kenyon Ph 4787 7770 or 4787 77684 Mobile 0400 39 1508

Mid Mountains Walkers

When Mondays and Fridays 9:15am (9:30am start) School terms.Duration Walk usually 45 - 60 minutes. Meet Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre courtyard. Please no dogs.Contact MMNC Ph 4759 2592


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Women’s Walking Groups

Women’s Walking Group

When Mondays Advanced pace or WednesdayLeisurely pace meet and walk at 9am.Duration Walk usually 60 minutes.Meet Blue Mountain Women’s Health Centre 124 LurlineStreet, Katoomba.Contact Lyn Pagan Ph 4782 5133Web www.bmwhrc.org

Walking Events

Blue Mountains, Lithgow & Oberon Tourism Festival of Walking When Annually in October check website for datesCost Depends on walkA range of walks and walking activities throughout the Blue Mountains.Ph 1300 922 492Email [email protected] Web www.festivalofwalking.com

JOGGING GROUPS

Blue Mountains Joggers

Group that meets to go jogging on a weekly basis, walkers are also welcome.

Beginners to marathon runners catered for. All ages are welcome.

When Group jogs each Sunday at 7am.

Handicap races of 5km and 10km are held on the first Sunday of each month.

Meet Tom Hunter Park, Hunter Way, Faulconbridge.

Contact Margaret Kennedy Ph 4739 5830 or 4754 2948 Email [email protected]

Katoomba Cliff Drive Joggers

When Mid-week run Wednesdays at 5pm - 5:30pm of between 8-12km.

Sunday long run 9:00am of 12km - 18km.

Contact Mark Battery Ph 4782 2496 Email [email protected]

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BLUE MOUNTAINSTRANSPORT

guide to current transport optionsfor Blue Mountainsresidents

Getting Around in Community projectMid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre

Ph 4759 2592 Web mmnc.org.au

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Documents

BLUE MOUNTAINS guide TRANSPORT - … · ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This resource aims to provide information about transport options currently available to residents of the Blue Mountains