Sydney cyclists now have a safer 650-metre route between Glebe and Ultimo, advancing the city’s plan for an important connected cycleway reaching into Surry Hills.
New Route Details
A new separated, two-way cycleway is now open and ready for use along Mary Ann and Kelly streets. This path stretches for 650 metres, creating a dedicated east-west link for people riding bikes. It connects riders travelling directly from the lower-traffic streets in Glebe to the Goods Line pathway in Ultimo. From there, cyclists have easier access into Darling Harbour, Haymarket, and other parts of the city centre.
Safer Travel for Community
The opening of this cycleway is particularly good news for the many students and teachers in the area. It provides a much safer journey for those cycling to campuses like the International Grammar School, TAFE NSW, and the University of Technology, Sydney.
The project aims to make cycling a more attractive and secure option than travelling by car through the precinct by creating a separated path. As part of the work, a new crossing for pedestrians and cyclists was also installed at Jones Street, making it safer for people walking near TAFE NSW and UTS.
City Vision for Cycling
Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore AO stated that the city is committed to delivering more bike lanes and improving connections within the cycling network. She emphasised that the goal is to ensure that people who choose to cycle around Sydney can do so safely.
The Lord Mayor noted that this important east-west link will significantly improve cyclist safety, benefiting local residents who might leave their cars at home and the large student population. She added that cycling is a cost-effective and healthy transport choice, and the City of Sydney continues to expand the network to benefit more people.
Transport for NSW’s Executive Director Cities Integration, Kathryn Crestani, said Transport was pleased to support City of Sydney on this project. Ms Crestani stated the new cycleway improves safety and access for riders in the CBD and will help reduce traffic congestion. She also highlighted that cycling supports healthier lifestyles, provides economic advantages for local neighbourhoods, and is an environmentally friendly option for individuals and the community.
Future Connections
This project is a step towards further improvements in Sydney’s cycling infrastructure. The City of Sydney plans to construct another dedicated cycling link, connecting Ultimo with Surry Hills, within the next year. This future project will use a mix of separated two-way cycleways, shared pathways, and routes along quiet streets. It aims to seamlessly connect the Goods Line and existing cycleways on Castlereagh Street and Campbell Street in Surry Hills.
Greener Streets
Alongside the cycling infrastructure, the project has added 300 square metres of new garden beds along the roads. These gardens are intended to help cool the surrounding area and make the streetscape more visually pleasant for the community. The Mary Ann and Kelly streets cycleway was delivered by City of Sydney and received funding from the NSW Government.
Published Date 10-April-2025