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Union Street Bicycle Route

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

On Exhibition

The proposed designs for Pyrmont’s cycling infrastructure will be on display from Tuesday 12 November 2008 to Wednesday 3 December 2008.

Submissions

Submissions should be made in writing and addressed to:

Union Street Cycleway
City of Sydney
GPO Box 1591
Sydney NSW 2001

or

Email: cycleways@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Submissions close Wednesday 3 December 2008.

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The Union Street Proposal

For More Information

David Robinson
Community Liaison Officer
Fax: 02 9265 9116
Email: cycleways@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Fiona Lewis
Project Manager
Tel: 02 9265 9333

 

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Last Updated: Tuesday 18 November, 2008

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