FAQ

In 2011, an online survey was conducted by Willoughby City Council to identify the existing transport behaviour, attitudes towards cycling, preferred cycle facilities and routes including problem locations for cyclists in Willoughby. A school survey was also undertaken to understand the needs and views of schools relating to cycling. The survey was circulated to all schools in Willoughby LGA. More information on the surveys conducted can be found in the 2012 Bike Plan Review (http://edocs.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/DocumentViewer.ashx?dsi=2811107).

Campbell Street was identified in Council’s Bike Plan 2012 as a local access connection to connect the higher level ‘main road’ network to key places of interest, such as places of work or leisure. Local Streets are used to link to reginal routes, such as the existing cycling infrastructure on Herbert Street.

Reserve Road was identified in Council’s Bike Plan 2012 as a Main Feeder Route which will link the district centres and key residential suburbs, as well adjacent LGA’s. 

A detailed design plan is is the plan prepared after the concept plan has been finalised and approved. The plan shows the infrastructure to be prepared and any traffic control sign, wayfinding signs and pavement marking. It is the final plan that will be used for construction.

No. The detailed design plan on public exhibition is a draft only, and no decision has yet been made by Council.  A decision will be made only once all feedback has been considered.

A shared path is a path that can be used by people for walking and cycling.  Shared paths are often provided when there is no space for a protected bike path and road conditions are not ideal for riding.  On shared paths, people on bicycles are expected to give way to people walking, ring the bell and slow down. Additional signage and pavement markings can be used to improve shared path safety for all users.

The draft concept plan specifies a shared path with a 3.0 metre width. This provides enough room for both pedestrians and people on bikes and complies with:

• The RMS Bicycle Guidelines which indicate that widths of shared paths should be between 2 and 3 metres (which aligns with AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice  Part 14: Bicycles); and
• The AUSTROADS Guide to Road Design Part 6A: Paths for Walking and Cycling which indicates that a local path should be between 2 and 3 metres.

A kerb extension is a small section of the kerb protruding into the carriageway to narrow the road width. The use of kerb extension reduces the length of crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, thus generating increased crossing opportunities. 

The proposal will have no impact to the currently available on-street parking.

There will be no changes to bus stop locations along the route.

Yes.  This route connects to the existing on-road bicycle facility on Herbert Street. 

Council is also developing plans for other bicycle routes.  As bike routes become more connected and continuous, riding a bicycle will continue to become safer, more convenient and more comfortable.  Council offers a number of events to promote cycling in Willoughby. Regular bicycle maintenance workshops and cycling skills sessions are held for families, beginner, intermediate and commuter cyclists throughout the year. Council also supports Bike Week and Ride to Work Day which take place late in the year.