Walking What the Community told us Concerns • Limited safe pedestrian crossings along streets such as Pearson and Best • Insufficient signage to identify walking tracks • Currently no signage or markings to identify cyclists/walking etc. Track should be split with a line • Runners, cyclists and walkers do not have enough room to pass and overtake other traffic • Shared zones safety concerns for both vehicles and pedestrians • Due to the safety (particularly at night) and infrastructure concerns for pedestrians, walkers have become discouraged and are relying on cars • There are limited specific tracks for walkers other than the river • Safety concerns particularly for school children • Lack of maintenance on walking tracks • The walking attitude of Wagga Wagga often lacks a positive attitude
wagga.nsw.gov.au/ourtransport
Opportunities • This is a major problem for mothers with prams and toddlers. Building pedestrian crossings would solve this concern • Install signage along the track would be both helpful and aesthetically pleasing for walkers • Create signage along The Wiradjuri Walking Track • Widen walking tracks • Increase dedicated cycle and walkway areas • Improve pedestrian infrastructure • Encourage more bicycle use and walking • Promote different walking themes around town - “Beach Walk”; “Billabong Walk (Lagoon)”; “Viewing Platform Walk” (including Tatton Hills) • Improve lighting and use CCTV cameras • Build separate tracks for pedestrians to increase the level of walking around Wagga Wagga, this will minimise traffic congestion • Establish a ‘Walking Bus’ • Regular repairs and maintenance for walking infrastructure • Ensure tracks are blown and cleaned to remove leaves and branches • Implement more community education on health and safety benefits of walking • Increase focus on walking and cycling • Community engagement campaign to lift walking profile as a viable option of transport • Educate the community on the needs and rights of cyclists on the road • Establish a ‘walking bus’ to encourage children to walk
34