Shoalhaven residents are invited to comment on the draft Active Transport Strategy that will help prioritise the delivery of new paths, pedestrian crossings and cycleway infrastructure across the city.
The document ranks more than 900 proposed pedestrian and cycleway projects based on new selection criteria that was refined after considering community feedback in 2023. It also presents contemporary strategies that conform to current standards, guidelines and industry best practice, in accordance with the recently adopted NSW Active Transport Strategy.
“Footpaths, shared user paths, safer crossings, and bicycle infrastructure are important for residents to get active, move around safely and explore the city, while reducing congestion and our environmental footprint,” said City Futures Director, Coralie McCarthy.
“The infrastructure is also essential for people with a disability, and residents who don’t drive, to maintain access to vital services in our towns and villages,” Ms McCarthy said.
“The challenge council faces, due to its size and the existing backlog of community-requested paths and crossings, is significant. However, bringing the plan in line with the State Government’s vision for walking, bike riding and personal mobility, will help us to apply for vital grants to help fund our projects,” she said.
While the city’s maps and ranking spreadsheets have been kept current, the new Active Transport Strategy also updates and brings together the Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) and Bike Plan that were last updated more than 10 years ago.
The launch of the PAMP Interactive Mapping Tool in June 2021 has helped Council work with the community to refine the network of existing and proposed infrastructure.
The draft Active Transport Strategy is on public exhibition from Monday 26 August until Sunday 29 September 2024, when people can provide feedback about the new strategy and refined selection criteria.
