Mastodawn

Went down a rabbit hole of Sydney/Inner West Council plans and found this interesting report on plans to revitalise/improve Parramatta Road

The sample designs are quite promising, and feature dedicated transit lanes, as well as protected (!!) bike lanes 🤩

https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/-/media/Files/DPE/Other/Plans-for-your-area/Priority-Growth-Areas/Parramatta-Road/parramatta-road-corridor-transport-plan-context-report.pdf?la=en

#publictransport #urbanism #sydney #bikes #innerwest

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Cycling Stu May 2, 2023

@Bucket @static Oh my goodness!!! IF this happens I will be in shock, and also highly pleased...

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Briala May 2, 2023

@stufromoz @Bucket I still remember what that part of Parramatta Road was like 20 years ago when I worked at Ashfield. It desperately needs de-stroading and revitalising.

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Cycling Stu May 2, 2023

@static indeed. It’s also a terrible surface for a lot of it, the concrete has shifted and is awful to ride…

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The T2 Commuter 🎢May 2, 2023

@Bucket I wish the cycle lane would go along Liverpool Road also, but it's certainly a good start.

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Guy Segev (they/them)May 2, 2023

@T2commuter totally agree! Honestly it’s shocking just how few protected bike paths there are in general. That being said, looks like the councils are actually identifying it as a priority. Car infrastructure is getting harder to justify and it seems to be getting attention. Hell, Clover Moore herself outlines that businesses are pushing this.