Project update

We applied for funding through the State Government Get NSW Active Program 2022/23 for a shared path and pedestrian crossing upgrade on Bassett Street, Mona Vale.

Our application was unsuccessful, however we will continue to look for other funding opportunities.

Thank you for your feedback on the proposal. If funding is made available in future years, we will notify you of upcoming works.

Background

We identified a transit connection that will increase the use of active travel to help break the reliance on cars as the main mode of travel for local trips.

We proposed a 2.5m shared path for pedestrians and bicycle riders which will provide an active travel connection between Mona Vale Beach and Winnererremy Bay as well as to commercial and industrial areas and Pittwater High School.

The proposal would also see improved pedestrian and cyclist crossing points at:

1. Bassett Street – 2.5m shared path on the southern side, between Barrenjoey Road and Mona Street

a. Improved crossing at Tengah Crescent and Perak Street

2. Mona Street – 2.5m shared path on the eastern side between Bassett Street and Pittwater Road

b. Upgrade existing pedestrian crossing to a raised combined pedestrian and bicycle crossing

This project is aligned with our Move – Northern Beaches Transport Strategy and will provide users with a wider path, safer crossings and greater accessibility for our community to walk and cycle. It would also result in both transport and recreational benefits for our community.

We exhibited these proposals between Tuesday 25 January and Friday 18 February 2022 to seek thoughts on each proposal. Feedback indicated support for the proposed shared path upgrade, highlighting the anticipated benefits for all path users, as well as the need to expand the network to connection to other destinations. Comments reflected safety concerns for path users, noting the industrial area was busy with vehicle and truck movements in driveways.

Community feedback supported our grant application.

If a future grant is approved or other funding secured, we will prepare a detailed design that will include the new raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing and crossing points in Bassett Street at the intersections of Tengah Crescent and Perak Street.

Shared path and pedestrian crossing upgrade

Aerial concept plan - shared path Bassett Street Mona Vale

Have a question?

To learn more about this project, please contact:

Name Michelle Carter, Acting Manager Transport Network
Phone 1300 434 434 (during business hours)
Email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
Website www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
In writing

Marked 2022/23 Active Transport proposal - Bassett Street, Mona Vale, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655.

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