Oxford Street Cycleway proposal open for consultation now

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Cycle Centennial has brought this to my attention. Individual members may like to comment, although if there is strong enough interest from members and a consistent view, the committee might. But we'll have to be quick. Closes in 9 days.

Consultation Project

Project name: Centennial Park Oxford Street Cycleway
Location: Oxford Street border, Centennial Park
Project delivery: By July 2014
Consultation dates: Submissions open 19 December 2013 to 17 January 2014

Oxford Street, on the northern border of Centennial Park, is a busy inner city road carrying high volumes of daily vehicle traffic. The number of cyclists using the road for both recreational and work commuting purposes is rapidly increasing.

As outlined in the Centennial Park Master Plan 2040, we (RMS) have proposed the creation of a new cycleway between York Road and Paddington Gates, along the northern side of the Park. While Oxford Street is generously wide for vehicles, it is a particularly constrained environment for cyclists during congested peak hour traffic.

This cycleway aims to address these challenges that exist for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists using this stretch of roadway, and will connect to the surrounding cycleway network connecting Bondi Junction and the Eastern Suburbs with the City.

Details here