Initiative 1 is in line with our guiding principles of:
- Connected and complete bicycle network
- Safe bicycle riding experience.
Strategic Cycling Corridors (SCC) are the most important cycling routes for transport and connecting important destinations. For off-road sections of the SCC network, our preferred option is to separate paths for pedestrians and bicycle riders to minimise potential conflict and improve safety.
We would like to have completely separate paths that are clearly defined. Depending on site conditions, this could be separation with a vegetation strip or kerb.
If this is not possible in some sections, we may need to use linemarking and/or different pavement materials to define the separate paths.
We will need to complete site-specific investigations and community consultation to find out the best approach for each section.
Actions to support Initiative 1
- Work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Box Hill to Hawthorn SCC along the Belgrave/Lilydale rail corridor.
- Work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Kew to Highett SCC via the Anniversary Outer Circle Trail.
- Work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Dandenong to Cremorne SCC via the Gardiners Creek Trail.
- Work with the Victorian Government and neighbouring councils to deliver the Ringwood to Collingwood SCC along the Main Yarra Trail and Koonung Creek Trail. This will be part of the North East Link Project.
- Work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Surrey Hills to Richmond SCC via Mont Albert Road.
- Work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Kew to Hawthorn East SCC via Auburn Road.
- Work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Canterbury to Balwyn North SCC via Balwyn Road.
- Work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Kew Junction to Anniversary Outer Circle Trail SCC.