Decision details

2021/022012

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee note the provision of bicycle crossing facilities at the traffic signals on Mitchell Road and Buckland Street, Alexandria;

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the provision of the following treatments in Alexandria:

·            A contraflow bicycle facility in Brown Street, between Suttor Street and Mitchell Road;

·            A Shared Path on the western side of Mitchell Road, between the points 0 metres and 58.24 metres north of Brown Street;

·            A Shared Path on the southern side of Buckland Street, between the points 0 metres and 77.75 metres east of Mitchell Road; and

·            A 2.1metre wide footpath extension on the southern side of Buckland Street, between the points 70.64 metres and 77.75 metres west of Mitchell Road.

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

The City’s Cycling Strategy and Action Plan adopted by Council in 2018, identifies a requirement to improve connectivity for bicycle riders across the City’s bicycle network.

The proposals improve connections from shops, schools and surrounding communities in Waterloo. The proposals form part of the improved connectivity for bicycle riders outlined in the City’s Cycling Strategy and Action Plan and will improve safety for people riding locally, or to work or school and serves as a strategic connection while improving amenity and calming traffic.