OUR CONNECTED AND ACCESSIBLE CITY
OUR CONNECTED AND ACCESSIBLE CITY
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The City of Ryde is easy, safe and convenient for people to get to work, visit friends or shops, or use local facilities and services. Walking, cycling and public transport are easy to use and well connected throughout the City.
PRIORITIES FOR THIS OUTCOME CONNECTIONS TO OUR CITY
CONNECTIONS WITHIN OUR CITY
Improving access to our suburbs, workplaces and major destinations
Improving access to our centres and recreation and reducing our travel footprint
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Continuing to advocate for better transport connections for the City of Ryde, including a light rail link from Parramatta to Macquarie Park and improved transport interchanges in key locations Promoting sustainable transport and reducing reliance on cars, through our work with State Government agencies and through organisations such as Connect Macquarie Park and North Ryde.
• Continuing to enhance and maintain connections and accessibility to centres, open spaces and places including:
- Improved car parking options, especially in town centres
- Planning for increased use of active and public transport options, and improved pedestrian access and mobility
- Continuing investment in the road network, footpaths, cycleways and walkways, and considering technology solutions assisting parking and vehicle movement.
