With increasing housing density and a steadily growing population, Western Sydney suburbs need safer, more efficient, and more connected transport networks. To improve liveability, these networks need to be accessible for walking, cycling, public transport, and driving.
Improving local traffic programs results in a more connected, active, and safer community. They can reduce travel times and congestion while making alternate travel options, like cycling and walking, a more pleasant and safer experience.
Local traffic programs can include:
- Providing well-designed walking and cycling paths in natural and scenic spaces
- Connecting key gaps in transport networks
- Improving accessibility for wheelchair users and prams
- Upgrading public transport and associated infrastructure (such as bus shelters)
- Improving road signage, traffic management infrastructure, and safety features
Examples of projects improving local traffic programs
Duck River Nature Trail, delivered by City of Parramatta Council, is a walking and cycling network that connects the M4 Cycleway and Parramatta Valley Cycleway along the riverside. The project will deliver a new leafy pathway for cyclists and pedestrians spanning 4.5 kilometres.
The multi-use track will connect residents to more tracks as well as parks and natural spaces along the riverside. Street lighting will improve safety, and amenities including bike repair stations, bubblers, benches, and shade trees will make the pathway an accessible and pleasant option for active transport.
The Wollondilly Shire Council’s Footpath and Shared Path Project provides safer and more accessible infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users. The upgrades will promote healthier active transport and a more connected community.
This project involves building new shared footpaths, upgrading kerb and drainage for better-maintained streets, paving roads, and building an upgraded bus shelter.
The Local Traffic Program, managed by Canterbury-Bankstown City Council, creates well-maintained, safe, and connected transport networks for pedestrians and drivers.
The project is upgrading over 6 kilometres of pedestrian pathways, filling key gaps in the existing footpath network and connecting homes to schools, community spaces, and parks. The program also provides traffic management and safety infrastructure including kerb ramps, speed humps, signage, and barriers.
