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Improving the NSW bike network

The latest provisions for bicycles

Improving the NSW bike network image In line with NSW Government State Plan targets for healthier, safer and more connected communities, the Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) is committed to providing facilities for cyclists as part of major road infrastructure and maintenance projects.

As most bike trips begin and end on a local road, the Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) offers matching funding to NSW local councils to improve local bicycle networks. During 2010/11 the RTA allocated more than $7.2 million to 50/50 fund local cycleway projects in 74 council areas Statewide. The list of 50/50 funded local council projects for the 2011/12 financial year is currently being finalised for announcement.

Additionally, as part of the NSW State Budget a number of Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) funded cycling infrastructure projects have been announced for 2011/12. These projects are listed below. More information will be provided in due course on additional cycleway projects funded for pre-construction design and development work in 2011/12.

Metro Sydney Bike Network

Lidcombe to Strathfield (Rookwood Cemetery) - Design and development of shared use path along southern and eastern side of Rookwood Cemetery from Weeroona Road, Lidcombe to Centenary Drive, Strathfield

Prospect to Blacktown - Construction of shared use path along western and southern side of Blacktown Road, northern side of Main Street and eastern side of Sunnyholt Road from St Martins Crescent to George Street, Blacktown

Epping Road, Marsfield - Construction of shared bridge

North Ryde to Macquarie Uni (Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park) - Construction of shared use path along south western side of Waterloo Road from Lane Cove Road to Shrimptons Creek, Macquarie Park

Parramatta to Prospect (M4 regional cycleway - Fox Street to Ledger Road) - Completion of construction of shared use path along southern side of M4 from Fox Street and Railway Street underpass to 100 metres west of Ledger Road, Holroyd

Western Sydney River Cities Bike Networks

Parramatta - Subiaco Creek - Design, development and construction of shared use path along northern side of Parramatta River and eastern side of Subiaco Creek, from 300 metres west of Pike Street to Subiaco

Parramatta Park - Construction of shared use path and other access improvements at Parramatta Park

Parramatta River, Parramatta - Design and development of shared use path along northern side of Parramatta River from Charles Street Wharf to Macarthur Street, Parramatta

Parramatta River, Rydalmere - Design, development and construction of shared use path along northern side of Parramatta River between Thackeray Street and Park Road, Rydalmere

Liverpool - Elizabeth Drive - Construction of shared use path along south western and southern side of Elizabeth Drive from North Liverpool Road, Heckenberg to Bigge Street, Liverpool

Penrith - Mulgoa Road - Design, development and construction of shared use path along eastern side of Mulgoa Road from Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park to Jane Street, Penrith

Penrith - Victoria Bridge - Investigation of cycleway and pathway for Victoria Bridge, Penrith