Union Street Cycleway Community Consultation - 12 November 2008
Invitation
Come and discuss proposed design concepts and measures to ensure a safe cycling route and a liveable green network through Pyrmont.
Date
Wednesday 12 November 2008
7.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue
Pyrmont Community Centre, Cnr John and Mount Streets, Pyrmont
Project Background
Many cities around the world, including London, New York, Amsterdam and Melbourne, have introduced separated cycleways.
The City of Sydney has allocated $77 million over the next four years to build an effective cycle network across our area. We want to make cycling a real transport alternative that will reduce road congestion, cut emissions and improve public health.
You are encouraged to come along to the community meeting to see and contribute to the designs for Union Street.
Union Street is already an important part of the existing City West cycling network and is a popular route for bike riders linking the CBD to Pyrmont and ANZAC Bridge.
Project Scope
The project includes the introduction of a separated cycleway from the intersection of Murray Street, along Union Street to Union Square and Harris Street.
Planned features of the project include:
- Creation of separated, two-way cycleway from the western end of Pyrmont Bridge along Union Street, to Union Square
- Installation of a signalised cycle-safe crossing at the intersection of Murray Street and Union Street
- Footpath improvements and new kerb alignment in selected areas to provide better access for pedestrians
- Replacement of five small trees in poor condition and additional tree planting
- Relocation of car parking on the northern side of Union Street between Union Square and Pyrmont Street to southern side of Union Street. Note: no loss of parking spaces
- Raised footpath crossing on Union Street at Pyrmont Bridge Road
- New bike parking near cafes and shops
- Permanent No Right Turn onto Murray Street South from Union Street/ Pyrmont Bridge Road.
Project TimeLine
- Community Consultation - 12 November - 3 December 2008
- RTA approval - finalised Late 2008
- Report to Council - Early 2009
- Construction Commences - Mid 2009
Further Information
Brochure
- Union Street Cycleway | PDF 1Mb
Contact
For further information please contact:
David Robinson
Community Liaison Officer
Fax: 02 9265 9116
Email: cycleways@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
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Last Updated: Tuesday 4 November, 2008
