3-4 storey low-rise apartments 56% 46

4.7. Access and connectivity

Overview

Online survey respondents were asked: ‘If I could improve access and connectivity in the precinct…these would be my priorities’.

The top five ways to improve connectivity in this precinct were:

• Accessible by public transport (51%) • Traffic congestion (45%) • Walking and cycling connections across train lines and/or major roads (32%) • Car parking (29%), and • Connections to the foreshore or creeks (27%).

The full list of multiple choice options and results for this question is provided in the table below. After selecting their answer, respondents were asked to provide more detail to their answer. Key comments from this open ended question are summarised overpage.

Table 25 - Priorities for improving access and connectivity (Concord/Burwood North Precinct)

% # Accessible by public transport 51 43

Traffic congestion Walking and cycling connections across train lines and/or major roads Car parking 45 38 32 27

29 24

Connections to the foreshore or creeks 27 23

Location, width of footpath in the precinct Safe travel routes for school students 18 15

18 15

Cycle lanes and end of trip facilities 17 14 Connections to landmarks and other suburbs 14 12 Safety of crossing at intersections 13 11 Easy to get to and find where you need to go 12 10 Continuity of awnings along the high streets 7 6 Signage, information and wayfinding 4 3

Please note respondents were able to select more than one option listed, therefore percentages do not add up to 100%. Concord/Burwood North proposed metro station

Proposed metro station interior

Concord foreshore walk