Engagement to date
29 November 2018
Transport Projects
Over the past year Northern Beaches Council has engaged on a two significant transport projects: Move Northern Beaches Transport Strategy and the Northern Beaches Walking Plan.
The feedback gathered during the engagement on these projects revealed a number of concerns in relation to cycling on the Northern Beaches.
| Safe (Off Road) Network | Road Cycling Network | End of Trip | Other |
| More safe, connected cycleways
| Better passing opportunities on road cycling routes
| Secure bike parking at transport hubs and major destinations
| Distracted drivers create safety issue
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| Shared paths can be unsafe for both pedestrians and people on bikes in popular areas
| Road shoulders and wider lanes on road cycling routes
| More bike parking in town and village centres
| Aggressive drivers. Need to change mentality.
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| Need separation from motor vehicles
| Remove bicycle lanes from car door zones
| Bike parking at bus stops
| More consideration for cycling for Council projects
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| Separated cycleways are preferred
| Popular routes need to be safer | Convenient bike parking at destinations
| Need “docked” bike share |
| Roads can be unsafe for cycling
| Bus lanes provide good road cycling space | E-bike charging stations at major destinations
| Better respect between all road users required |
| Need safer road crossings
| Need fast commuter routes | Public bike pumps and maintenance stands | More cycling events |
| Existing shared paths need maintenance
| Traffic calming on popular routes | More bike parking required at Manly Wharf | More recreational cycling facilities |
| Remove obstacles (eg. Poles) from existing shared paths
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| New developments to have better bicycle facilities | Kids bike tracks |
| Better integration with public transport
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| E-bikes becoming more popular |
| Improve directional signage and wayfinding
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| Cargo bikes becoming more popular |
| Better connectivity between major centres
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| Dockless share bikes creating nuisance |
| Faster commuter routes
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| Bike riding not an option for everybody |
| More recreational routes (eg. Narrabeen Lagoon Trail)
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| More cycleways around schools and shops
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| Vehicles blocking cycleways
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We'll be using this information to inform the development of our Northern Beaches Bike Plan, as well as information provided for this project.
Stakeholder meetings
In preparation for engagement on the Northern Beaches Bike Plan, we have communicated with a number of individuals and stakeholder to understand the needs and priorities of different users.
The feedback gathered from these meetings included:
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Cleaning shoulders and paths |
Provide incentive to cycle and disincentive for car use |
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Safe crossings |
Better consideration of cycling in Council projects |
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Increase cycling to school |
Dangerous clutter on shared paths |
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Frenches Forest to Chatswood |
Better promotion |
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Secure bike parking at destinations |
Maintenance of paths |
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Key commuter routes |
Lower vehicle speeds |
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Practical and predictable routes |
Better integration with public transport |
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Separated infrastructure |
Priority at intersections |
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Encourage local trips |
Consideration at work zones |
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Encourage events |
Better wayfinding and directions |
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Connectivity |
Better flow on paths |
The project manager invites interested community members and stakeholder groups to participate in the conversation, via phone or face to face meetings.
Contact Phillip Gray via email; council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or phone; 1300 434 434 to discuss the future cycling network.
Previous Bike Plan engagement
In 2015 both former Pittwater and Warringah Council conducted engagement for their respective area's bike plans. Information collected during this period will be considered during the development of the Northern Beaches Bike Plan.
