Neighbourhood shared paths and streets

#3: NEIGHBOURHOOD SHARED PATHS AND STREETS

Neighbourhood shared paths and shared streets form the local access bicycle network, connecting people to the Principal Bicycle Network, local neighbourhood shops, schools, parks and playgrounds. Shared paths are wider paths for both pedestrians and people on bicycles. Shared local streets are safer streets with ‘design speeds’ of no more than 30kmh that enable more people of all ages and abilities to cycle. Shared streets are an important part of the cycling network as it is not feasible or desirable to provide separated cycling infrastructure on every street. They also improve the safety of pedestrians until footpaths are provided. Our online cycle routes planning map identifies neighbourhood shared paths and potential shared street environments that form part of the local access bicycle network. In addition, we will implement shared streets around our commercial centres and review development controls to provide shared streets for new residential neighbourhood developments.

IDENTIFYING PRIORITIES

As new neighbourhoods are planned and built, shared streets and neighbourhood paths will be added to the cycling network, guided by Council’s Development Control Plan. In existing areas, we will target missing links on more established routes closer to commercial centres, schools, parks and recreational areas. We will also prioritise projects where no family-safe alternatives are available. We will align projects with larger capital works, such as the upgrade of parks, foreshore areas and roads. For shared streets, NSW councils do not have authority to change speed limits, however, we can: check-circle apply for special reduced speed areas on local streets surrounding main streets and commercial areas check-circle ensure streets in new neighbourhoods are designed to manage traffic speeds and improve cyclist visibility, guided by Council’s

Development Control Plan check-circle modify the design of streets to manage traffic when undertaking road reconstruction works. In each four year Delivery Program we will aim to include sections of the Principal Bicycle Network and neighbourhood paths/shared streets.

OTHER RECREATION FOCUSED TRAILS AND FACILITIES

Many cycling routes cater to both active travel and recreation. Cycling trails and other facilities not considered to cater for active travel, such as mountain bike trails, parks and pump tracks, will be investigated as part of future open space and recreational planning.

ACTIONS Ongoing

check-circle Design, implement and enhance neighbourhood shared paths and shared streets check-circle Investigate/review 30-40kmh or less shared streets around commercial areas

1-5 years

Same actions as for the Principal Bicycle Network