Bike parking
- Bike parking would be managed through clearly marked, designated parking areas in key locations, helping keep footpaths clear, reduce clutter, and ensure shared bikes are left in safe and accessible places.
Feedback dates
Project details
At its meeting on 11 In March 2025, Inner West Council resolved to develop a strategy to guide the growth and management of shared e-bikes and we want your input.
Project background
In late 2025, the NSW Parliament passed legislation giving councils greater control around the management of shared e-bikes in our community.
Under the legislation, bike share operators will need to obtain approval from Transport for NSW to operate in NSW and then obtain an authorisation from local councils to provide bikes on the streets.
The approval by Transport for NSW would apply consistent standards for issues like bike safety and compliance, helmet provision, insurance and data requirements as well as a methodology to determine the number of bikes based on use.
Authorisations issued by councils could specify conditions about locations for bike parking, ‘go-slow’ zones and ‘no-go’ zones and councils could impose fines if operators contravene these conditions.
You can find out more information in the NSW Government’s Consultation summary
NSW Governments E-microbility sharing schemes reform
Transport for NSW is changing the way e-micromobility sharing schemes operate in NSW.
They are seeking feedback from sharing scheme service providers, councils and landowners on draft regulations and guidance materials to support a new regulatory framework. These reforms will give new powers to Transport for NSW and local authorities to control minimum standards for operators and support the safe use of e-bikes for communities.
Submissions are open now and feedback closes on Monday 4 May 2026.
Project stages
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Transport for NSW engagement
Throughout 2023 and 2024, Transport for NSW sought input from councils and bike companies about what’s needed for better regulation of shared bikes.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
NSW Parliamentary review
In 2024 an inquiry was conducted by the NSW Parliament about e-scooters, e-bikes including shared schemes and you can see the report here
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Timeline item 3 - active
Council resolution
In March 2025 Council resolved to develop a strategy to guide the growth and management of shared bikes in conjunction with leading micro-mobility companies.
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Timeline item 4 - active
Council e-bike strategy development inline with NSW Government
We want your input as the strategy is developed alongside the framework proposed by Transport for NSW which is open for comment until Monday 4 May 2026. You can see more about the NSW Government’s framework information here.
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
State Government Reforms finalised
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Timeline item 6 - incomplete
Council's draft e-bike strategy open for public feedback
What happens next?
Your feedback will inform development of the draft strategy and will be incorporated wherever possible. The draft strategy will be placed on exhibition for your input. The draft strategy will be developed and exhibited once the framework proposed by Transport for NSW has been finalised.
Contact us
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Name | Brigid Kelly |
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| Phone | 02 9392 5204 |
| Brigid.Kelly@innerwest.nsw.gov.au |
What can you influence?
We want your input into our local strategy to manage this popular transport option. Inner West Council acknowledges the impacts of shared bikes for our community and we have heard your concerns about bikes parked outside your homes and blocking footpaths.
Shared bikes are becoming an increasingly common part of how people get around.
Once the NSW Government reforms have been finalised, Council will develop a strategy to guide the growth and management of shared e-bikes. We’re seeking your input on broad principles to help accommodate shared bikes in an orderly, fair and practical way and on the three components outlined below.
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Go slow zones
- Designated areas where shared e‑bikes must operate at reduced speeds.
- Intended for high‑pedestrian environments such as town centres, busy footpaths, plazas, near transport hubs and retail strips.
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No-go zones
- Areas where shared e‑bikes and e‑scooters would be completely prohibited.
- Councils would be empowered to declare no‑go zones locally, responding to site‑specific issues like congestion, safety risks or heritage sensitivities.
How will Council enforce "Go slow zones" and "No-Go zones"?
Enforcement would occur through geofencing technology that automatically limits or disables devices in designated areas, supported by operator compliance requirements and council‑led monitoring and penalties where rules are breached.
Have your say
You can provide feedback by:
- Completing the form below
- Emailing to brigid.kelly@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
- Posting to c/o Brigid Kelly, Inner West Council, PO Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049
- Calling us on 02 9392 5204
Other ways to provide feedback:
- Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5204
- Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
- Voice relay call 1300 555 727
- TTY call 133 677
- SMS relay call 0423 677 767
Last day to provide feedback is Wednesday 24 June 2026
