After public consultations held earlier this year, the Ultimo to Surry Hills cycleway project and two other proposed cycleways for Sydney could soon be underway.
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The proposed route from Ultimo to Surry Hills will link Omnibus Lane in Ultimo to the extended Castlereagh Street cycleway, running along sections of Ultimo Road and Campbell Street with a shared path connection on George Street. The scope also includes a shared path along part of Darling Drive.
In areas with low vehicle traffic, the city will build ‘quiet ways’ where cyclists and local traffic can share the space whilst still allowing property access and opportunities for widening footpaths and planting trees.
Once complete, this project will connect with a new cycleway being built on Mary Ann and Kelly Streets to the west, offering a key east-west link through southern Sydney.
The other cycleway projects will run along O’Dea Avenue in Waterloo, Wellington Street in Zetland and will support those who are already riding, but also encourage more people to use cycling as active transportation.
Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore said he was pleased cycling infrastructure continues to grow across the city.
“Having safe and dedicated bike lanes is exactly what our residents want. We’re expanding our network with work on Castlereagh Street and the upcoming Oxford Street West and Glebe to Ultimo projects,” he said.
The City of Sydney will move forward in developing detailed designs and plans for the three cycling infrastructure projects.
The new cycleways aim to make cycling a more attractive and safer transportation option for Sydney residents and visitors. Officials hope the projects will lead to fewer cars on the roads and a more sustainable, healthy city.
Check out the (unofficial) Greater Sydney Bike Trail Map here.
Published 28-August-2023
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