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Contents
Page
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Background 1
1.2 Aim and Objectives 1
1.3 Methodology 3
2 Cycling in North Sydney 4
2.1 Bicycle Count Data 4
2.2 Journey to Work Data 4
2.3 Cycling in Sydney Report 5
2.4 RTA: Cycling in New South Wales - What the data tells us 5
2.5 Other Relevant Council Documents 6
3 Consultation 9
3.1 Stakeholder Workshops 9
3.2 Submissions 9
3.3 Public Exhibition 10
3.4 User Surveys 10
4 Existing Bicycle Network 11
4.1 Bicycle Treatment Types 11
4.2 Summary of Existing Routes 25
4.3 Implementation of Bike Plan 2004 28
4.4 Existing Bicycle Parking 29
5 Current Bicycle Network Planning 31
5.1 Proposed Major Projects 31
5.2 Bicycle Planning in Adjacent Council Areas 33
6 Future Bicycle Network 35
6.1 Saddle Surveys 35
6.2 Engineering Route Strategy 36
6.3 Physical Works Schedules 53
6.4 Bike Parking 53
7 Implementation 58
7.1 Staging and Priorities 58
7.2 Ongoing Monitoring 59
7.3 Funding Sources 60
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Tables
Table 1 Sydney Harbour Bridge Bicycle Count Data
Table 2 Shared Path Dimensions
Table 3 Partially or Not Implemented Routes of 2004 Bike Plan
Table 4 2009 North Sydney Bike Strategy Proposed Routes
Table 5 Bicycle Parking Locations and Estimated Cost
Table 6 Proposed Works
Table 7 Priority and Costing for all Routes
Figures
Figure 1 2006 Journey to Work – Trips to North Sydney LGA
Figure 2 2006 Journey to Work – Trips from North Sydney LGA
Figure 3 Separation of Bicycles and Motor Vehicles According to Traffic Speed and Volume
Figure 4 Bicycle Shoulder Lane Layout
Figure 5 Bicycle Shoulder Lane – Treatment at Intersections
Figure 6 Austroads Advisory Treatment Using Edge Lines - Layout
Figure 7 Contra-flow Bicycle Lane Layout
Figure 8 Standard On-Road Bicycle Logo
Figure 9 Shared Path Sign (R8-2)
Figure 10 Existing North Sydney Cycling Network
Figure 11 Regional Routes - Cammeray
Figure 12 Proposed Bicycle Network
Figure 13 SHB to Cammeray Route
Figure 14 North Sydney CBD to St Leonards Route
Figure 15 Kurraba Road/Ben Boyd Road Intersection – Proposed Modified Arrangement
Figure 16 Proposed Russell Street Railway Underpass Treatment
Figure 17 Required Clearance for Bicycle Rails
Photographs
Photograph 1 Bicycle Shoulder Lane – Yeo Street, Neutral Bay
Photograph 2 Ridge Street Bicycle Separation Line, Crows Nest
Photograph 3 West Street Bicycle Separation Line, Cammeray
Photograph 4 Parking Lane Separation Line - Mount Street, Coogee
Photograph 5 Middlemiss Street Contra-flow Lane, Milsons Point
Photograph 6 Atchison Street Contra-flow Lane, St Leonards
Photograph 7 Spruson Street (Mixed Traffic Street), Neutral Bay
Photograph 8 Eaton Street (Mixed Traffic Street), Neutral Bay
Photograph 9 Berry Street Shared Path, North Sydney
Photograph 10 Park Avenue Shared Path, Cammeray
Photograph 11 Crows Nest to North Ryde Path, Lane Cove
Photograph 12 Recommended Road Markings at a Local Roundabout (Willoughby LGA)
Photograph 13 Example of North Sydney LGA Directional Sign
Photograph 14 Old Directional Sign (i)
Photograph 15 Old Directional Sign (ii)
Photograph 16 Old Directional Sign (iii)
Photograph 17 Example of Class 1 (high security) Bicycle Parking – Mount Street
Photograph 18 Example of Class 3 (low security) Bicycle Parking – Mount Street near Pacific Hwy
Photograph 19 Mount Street east of Walker Street
Photograph 20 Mount Street/Arthur Street Intersection
Photograph 21 Arthur Street Western Footpath
Photograph 22 Arthur Street south of Mount Street
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Photograph 23 Anderson Park Pathway
Photograph 24 Anderson Park Stairs
Photograph 25 Kurraba Road/Ben Boyd Road Intersection – Current Arrangement
Photograph 26 Alfred Street North
Photograph 27 Falcon Street Footpath
Photograph 28 U-Rail Bicycle Parking
Photograph 29 Bicycle Parking Rail – Mount Street Plaza
Photograph 30 Parking Ring in Sydney CBD
Photograph 31 Secure Bicycle Lockers, Mount Street
Appendices
Appendix A
Unit Rates for Bicycle Treatments and Physical Works Schedules
Appendix B
HarbourLink Proposal
Appendix C
Photographs of Cycling Routes
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1 Introduction
Arup was commissioned by North Sydney Council (NSC) to prepare the North Sydney Bike
Strategy 2009. The strategy will build on previous planning of bicycle infrastructure and
subsequent implementation of cycle facilities, and will guide the ongoing implementation of
cycle facilities.
1.1 Background
North Sydney LGA is home to a complex network of transport systems including freeways
and arterial roads, cycleways, footpaths and bus, train and ferry services. These systems
accommodate significant volumes of people as they move through the area or come here
daily as residents, workers or visitors.
NSC has stated in its 2020 Vision that it will work to ensure that alternatives to car use are
well promoted and supported. Council has committed to pursue improvement and
expansion of sustainable transport options and encourage the use of alternative modes of
transport to the private car for a healthy, flexible, reliable, accessible and sustainable
transport system. Council wants to ensure that pedestrians and cyclists enjoy easy and safe
access throughout North Sydney and through to the Sydney CBD and other destinations via
the Sydney Harbour Bridge (SHB). The promotion of bike riding is particularly important in
the context of increasing community concerns regarding sustainability and climate change.
One of Council’s overall aims is to reduce internal and external car trips, reduce traffic
generation from development and encourage greater use of public transport and alternate
modes of transport such as cycling. Shorter trips in particular can be achieved comfortably
by bike. In this regard Council wishes to improve the pedestrian and cycling environment
and links and to encourage an increase in pedestrian and cycling trips. The development
and implementation of an appropriate safe, convenient and accessible cycle network is
required to achieve Council’s strategy.
The existing bicycle network in North Sydney originates from a Regional Bike Plan Study
undertaken in 1982 for the Lane Cove, Mosman, Willoughby and North Sydney council
areas. In 2004, Council prepared an updated North Sydney Bike Plan.
The majority of infrastructure items outlined in the 2004 North Sydney Bike Plan have now
been implemented. Works which have not been completed were seen as of less strategic
importance and/or the cost or difficultly to implement such works was seen as too high.
1.2 Aim and Objectives
The strategy involves a review of the 2004 Plan and preparation of an updated strategy for
improving cycling facilities in North Sydney. The overall objective of the strategy is to ensure
that the needs of the existing and proposed bicycle network appropriately meets the
community’s cycling needs, is in harmony with the North Sydney Traffic Strategy and is in
accordance with current cycling planning practices.
The strategy builds on the 2004 plan with the key outcome a program of works that can be
delivered in the future in terms of high priority (1-2 years), medium priority (3-5 years), low
priority (6-10 years) and very low priority (11+ years).
The specific objectives of the review, as listed in Council’s brief, are to:
• Provide a strategic outline of the purpose of the Bike Strategy and its relationship to
other Council strategic documents. This outline is to include the benefits of cycling and
an argument for the adoption of the Revised North Sydney Bike Strategy.
• Identify additional bicycle routes which could complement the existing network of routes
both on-road and off-road to provide safe and convenient cycling. Particular emphasis
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has been placed on providing bike facilities for ride to work trips to reduce motor vehicle
trips and reduce parking demand. However, all user groups, including, child cyclists,
training cyclists and recreational cyclists have been taken into account. The routes are
to be realistically achievable and staged over a period of 5 to 10 years.
• Review the existing bicycle routes and identify improvements where required to
enhance safety, operation and convenience along these routes. This will include
investigating the requirements to upgrade existing bike routes to meet the NSW Bicycle
Guidelines 2003 (e.g. on West Street).
• Review all roundabouts on the existing bicycle routes and identify where and how line
marking can be included to delineate safe routes for bikes (e.g. Alfred Street North and
Lavender Street).
• Review the outstanding elements of the 2004 North Sydney Bike Plan to determine the
strategic importance of the outstanding works and possibly to identify alternatives which
are more easily implemented or more cost effective to implement.
• Identify locations where existing traffic facilities can be modified to better enable bicycle
access. For example where existing traffic calming schemes exist.
• Assess the suitability of bike routes currently marked as “Unmarked Useful Cycling
Routes” on the Cycling North Sydney Bike Map and determine whether any of these can
be made into a more formalised marked cycling path.
• Review the feasibility of introducing Rail Trails along the North Shore Line railway
corridor.
• Identify locations for bicycle parking and storage facilities at main transport interchanges
and key attractions.
• Identify appropriate locations for bicycle storage boxes at traffic signals given the recent
changes to the Australian Road Rules in NSW.
• Develop recommendations for a regional link along the Warringah Freeway between
Miller Street and the new Lane Cove Tunnel cycling facilities.
• Provide concept designs for modifications to a number of smaller isolated areas of
interest.
• Review the Bike North submission to Council on the cycle route between the Sydney
Harbour Bridge and Morton Street Wollstonecraft dated July 2008 and provide
appropriate recommendations for improvements and modifications.
• Investigate the feasibility of a shared footway on Falcon Street between Merlin Street
and Laycock Street.
• Include a number of major regional projects in the updated North Sydney Bike Strategy,
with appropriate links to the local bicycle networks.
• Review the existing and proposed new bicycle routes with due consideration given to
the Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice Bicycles Part 14, the RTA’s NSW
Bicycle Guidelines 2003 and other relevant bicycle standards and industry practices.
• Consider links with the North Sydney Pedestrian Network and Amenity Study 1999 and
links to bicycle networks in surrounding Council areas.
• Devise an ongoing strategy for cost effectively monitoring performance measures
including changes in bicycle usage over time.
• Consult with relevant stakeholders, including Council staff (traffic, strategic planning and
parks and recreation staff) and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Sub-Committee members.
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• Investigate and recommend external funding sources which may be available for cycling
projects (e.g. grants) and supply a schedule for submitting applications.
• Make recommendations for a proposed program of works, which is to be prioritised on a
cost-benefit analysis basis. The schedule of works is to detail the types of treatment/
work to be undertaken to satisfy the bike strategy implementation with the costs and
staging. The proposed treatments should include typical sections where appropriate and
have regard to existing road widths/ geometry.
1.3 Methodology
The methodology used for the study was based on Council’s Brief, the 2002 RTA guide on
“How To Prepare a Bike Plan, An Easy Three Stage Guide” and Arup’s experience from
undertaking similar Bike Plans.
The methodology comprised four stages:
Stage One
• Task 1 – Research and Review
Stage Two
• Task 2 – Collect Data
• Task 3 – Conduct Site Visits and Plot Map
• Task 4 – Inception Report
• Task 5 – Stakeholder Workshops
• Task 6 – Audit of the Routes
• Task 7 – Gap Analysis
• Task 8 – Develop an Action Plan
Stage 3
• Task 9 – Draft Bike Plan Report and Public Exhibition
Stage 4
• Task 10 – Final Bike Plan Report
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2 Cycling in North Sydney
2.1 Bicycle Count Data
The RTA has permanent bicycle counters at a number of locations in Sydney. The only
location in close proximity to North Sydney is the Sydney Harbour Bridge (SHB) Cycleway.
It can be seen from Table 1 that bicycle volumes on the SHB have been steadily rising over
the last decade. This indicates that cycling in general is increasing as a mode of transport
and as a method of recreation.
Table 1 Sydney Harbour Bridge Bicycle Count Data
Time Period Year
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Average weekday daily count 769 798 855 935 1080 1188 1278
Average weekend daily count 521 443 472 500 579 637 573
Average daily count 696 707 740 804 930 1023 1077
Source: RTA
2.2 Journey to Work Data
2006 ABS Census journey to work data indicates that cycling account for approximately
0.7% of total journey to work trips to North Sydney LGA (almost 200 people) and 0.9% of
trips from North Sydney LGA (275 people). Mode share data for North Sydney LGA is
presented in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
In general, where a bicycle is used for the journey to work, NSW commuters use the bicycle
for the whole trip, rather than in combination with another mode. Train is the main mode
where a bicycle is used in combination with another mode and such journeys are higher in
outer Sydney than in inner Sydney areas such as North Sydney. Bicycle and bus journeys
are relatively rare.
Figure 1 2006 Journey to Work – Trips to North Sydney LGA
Tram, 0.0%
Train, 47.3%
Bicycle, 0.7%
Taxi, 0.8%
Ferry, 0.6%
Other mode, 0.3%
Truck, 0.2%
Other, 9.1%
Car as driver, 37.3%
Bus, 6.3%
Car as passenger, 3.5%
Motorbike, 0.8%
Walked only, 2.2%
Note: Excludes those who worked at home, did not go
to work and those who didn't state their mode
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Figure 2 2006 Journey to Work – Trips from North Sydney LGA
2006 Journey to Work - Trips from North Sydney
Car as driver, 38.8%
Bicycle, 0.9%
Ferry, 3.1% Motorbike, 0.6%
Other mode, 0.5%
Truck, 0.2%
Other, 10.2%
Bus, 19.5%
Train, 17.3%
Walked only, 14.2%
Taxi, 1.2%
Tram, 0.0%
Car as passenger, 3.7%
Note: Excludes those who worked at home, did not go to work and those who didn't state their mode
2.3 Cycling in Sydney Report
In 2008 the Ministry of Transport’s Transport Data Centre produced a short document titled
Cycling in Sydney - Bicycle Ownership and Use. The data refers to the greater Sydney
metropolitan area but most of the findings apply to North Sydney. Key findings include:
• Bicycle trips account for about 1% of trips per day.
• Although accounting for a small share of the total transport task, bicycle use is growing
fast, 23% on weekdays and 58% on weekend days since 2001.
• The growth in bicycle travel is supported by increased bicycle availability, with more
households owning more bikes.
• In 2005 42% of Sydney households owned at least 1 bicycle, up from 37% in 2001.
• Cycling for social and recreational purposes remains the single most reported reason for
bicycle travel, especially on weekends. In 2005, 75% of weekend bike trips were for
social and recreational purposes.
• Males and teenagers still make up the majority of bike users, but more females and
people of all ages are taking up cycling.
2.4 RTA: Cycling in New South Wales - What the data tells us
The Premier’s Council for Active Living recently prepared a report titled, Cycling in New
South Wales - What the data tells us.
The report provided the following summary of Who is Cycling in NSW?
• More people are choosing to cycle in denser, urban areas.
• More commuter cyclists prefer to cycle for the whole trip, rather than with another mode.
• More cycling accidents are clustered in urban areas.
• Bicycles are most often stolen from residences.
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• More men cycle than women.
In terms of how cycling in NSW compares to other locations, the report found:
• Bicycle use across NSW and Sydney is low compared to other Australian states and
capital cities.
• World cities with high bicycle mode share have seen a consistent annual investment in
connected bicycle infrastructure.
• Tested variables like topography were not found to provide a satisfactory explanation for
low rates of cycling in NSW compared to Victoria.
A significant proportion of the report was devoted to answering the following - what is the
potential to increase cycling in NSW?
• Bicycle ownership in Sydney is higher than bicycle usage figures would suggest
• Cycling accounts for a small proportion of commuter trips in NSW
• The LGAs with the highest levels of cycling to work in NSW are inner Sydney and
Newcastle:
� For trips shorter than 5 km - Cycling represents 1.6% of commuter trips and 0.9%
of non-work trips
� For trips between 5 and 10 km - Cycling represents 1.3% of commuter trips and
0.6% of non-work trips.
� For trips greater than 10 km - Cycling represents 0.1% of commuter trips and
0.2% of non-work trips
• Regardless of trip purpose, most trips involving cycling are less than 5 kilometres:
� 50% of all trips are less than 5 kilometres
� 71% of trips involving cycling are less than 5 kilometres
• Cycle mode shares are much lower for non-commuting purposes than for commuting on
a weekday.
• On a weekend, cycle mode share is much higher for short trips. These may be trips
undertaken by those who commute by bicycle during the week.
The report indicates that there is significant potential for an increase in cycling growth. Most
of this potential comes from short car trips that could be undertaken by bike.
2.5 Other Relevant Council Documents
2.5.1 Bicycle Sub-Committee
North Sydney Council has a bicycle sub-committee that meets regularly to consider a range
of issues including bicycle facilities, accessibility, and safety in the North Sydney area.
Members of the committee include Council staff, councillors, the RTA, North Shore Bicycle
User Group and Bike North. Minutes of recent meetings have been reviewed as part of this
project.
2.5.2 Council Strategies and Policies
NSC documents that are relevant to the North Sydney Bike Strategy 2009 include:
• North Sydney Council Management Plan 2008/09 – 2010/11 (2008)
An objective under Program 3.2 Pedestrian and Cycling Amenities is to provide
improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists to promote and provide for a safe and
alternative method of travel.
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Three relevant initiatives listed are:
� Lobby State Government to improve pedestrian and bicycle connections from St
Leonards Park to Neutral Bay in association with the Lane Cove Tunnel project.
� Review the existing North Sydney Bike Plan and prepare a new edition of the plan
including riding to school and Rail Trail feasibility.
� Further progress the HarbourLink project.
• Proposal for 10 km/h Shared Zones (2008)
A range of streets, primarily laneways, have been identified as suitable for
implementation of 10 km/h shared zones. Shared zones would greatly improve safety
for cyclists by providing a low traffic volume, low traffic speed environment.
However, the schemes, which are subject to RTA approval, need to be a supported by
traffic management devices and therefore implementation costs would be considerable.
• LATM proposals for Crows Nest, Cremorne, Kirribilli/Milsons Point, Neutral Bay North,
Neutral Bay South (2008)
A number of LATM schemes have been developed for various areas of the LGA to
address particular safety issues and to reduce traffic volumes in local streets. LATM
schemes have the potential to improve conditions for cyclists by reducing the speed of
motor vehicles and also lowering traffic volumes.
In a similar manner to the shared zones, the cost of installing the schemes would be
considerable.
• Sustainable Transport Action Plan (2007)
NSC’s commitment is stated - Council is committed to a sustainable future for North
Sydney and to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable transport is an
important mechanism which will assist with this. Sustainable Transport is a section in
our key strategic document and in the plans and policies which underpin this. The North
Sydney Sustainable Transport Action Plan provides a program by which our LGA can
move further along the path to sustainability.
One of NSC’s sustainable transport goals is listed as:
� Pedestrians and cyclists enjoy easy and safe access throughout North Sydney
• North Sydney Council 2020 Vision Strategic Plan (2007)
The 2020 Vision is the second long-term plan to be developed by North Sydney Council
in partnership with local residents, the business community, other levels of government,
educational institutions, non-government and religious organisations and neighbouring
councils.
Two of the long term goals of the plan are:
� The impact of the private car on our community and environment is dramatically
reduced
� Pedestrians and cyclists enjoy easy and safe access throughout North Sydney
• North Sydney Pedestrian Network and Amenity Study (1999)
This study assessed the pedestrian network in the North Sydney area. To understand
the current issues and barriers to walking for residents and workers in North Sydney,
community consultation was undertaken. One of the key points to emerge from these
consultations was that the Warringah Freeway was seen as a major barrier to walking in
the area. In addition, a number of parks and reserves were considered unsafe to walk
in, particularly at night.
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Some key recommendations to emerge from the study include:
� Providing ramp access from the Alfred Street North approach to the Ridge Street
footbridge
� An underpass of the Falcon Street overbridge with links to Military Road and bus
bays
� An at-grade footpath along the southern side of the Falcon Street overpass with
signalised crossings to the existing median
Much of these recommendations are in the process of being implemented through the
Falcon Street pedestrian and cyclist facilities project (see section 5.1).
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3 Consultation
3.1 Stakeholder Workshops
3.1.1 Workshop 1
The first stakeholder workshop was held at North Sydney Council on 3rd of April 2009. The
workshop was attended by members of the project team, council staff, councillors, and
representatives from BikeNorth and the North Shore Bicycle User Group. The agenda of the
workshop was as follows:
• Introduction
• Study outline and timeframe
• Background information
• Existing conditions assessment
• Issues discussion
- Disincentives to cycling in North Sydney
- Problems with existing routes
- Proposed additional routes
- Treatment type issues, e.g. traffic signals, roundabouts
- Specific issues, e.g. West Street
• Route development
3.1.2 Workshop 2
A second stakeholder workshop was held on 17th of June 2009 during the public exhibition
period of the draft report (see following section). The workshop provided an opportunity for
stakeholders (including the general public) to provide feedback relating to the action plan
and outputs of the revised bike plan. The main issues discussed in the workshop included:
• New bicycle routes
• Bicycle treatment types
• Bicycle parking
• Unmarked useful cycling routes
This final version of the report has been amended in response to comments received during
this workshop.
3.2 Submissions
BikeNorth provided two submissions relating to existing bicycle routes in North Sydney for
consideration in this bike strategy:
• Hazards on North Sydney Cycle Route: Sydney Harbour Bridge to Morton Street,
Wollstonecraft (July 2008)
• Bicycle Route No.7 – St Leonards to Crows Nest
These submissions have been reviewed and used in the development of the North Sydney
Bike Strategy 2009.
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3.3 Public Exhibition
The Draft North Sydney Bike Strategy 2009 was placed on public exhibition between and 9th
June 2009 and 10th July 2009. A number of submissions were received during the public
exhibition phase of the project, from both local residents and bicycle user groups. Some of
the issues raised in the submissions included:
• HarbourLink (both for and against the project)
• Additional locations for bicycle parking
• Suggested changes to the proposed bicycle treatment types
• Modifications to the proposed bicycle routes
Submissions received as part of public exhibition process were reviewed, with the draft
report modified to incorporate these comments into the final report.
3.4 User Surveys
Every year on National Ride to Work Day, a survey is conducted of cyclists at the bike
breakfast hosted by North Sydney Council. In 2008, 30% of respondents rated the facilities
for cycling in North Sydney as either ‘good’ or ‘very good’. In contrast, over two thirds
surveyed were of the opinion that cycling facilities in North Sydney were either ‘okay’ or
‘poor’. More bicycle parking was the most popular response to the question of suggested
improvements to the bicycle network in North Sydney.
The main disincentives to cycling in North Sydney are commonly reported as:
• speed of cars
• no safe storage for bikes/bike theft
• volume of traffic
• narrow streets and quality of road pavement
The most important improvements commonly mentioned are:
• on-road marked bike lanes;
• motorist awareness information;
• bike training tracks for small children
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4 Existing Bicycle Network
4.1 Bicycle Treatment Types
4.1.1 Guidelines
It is recommended that the construction of bicycle facilities in North Sydney be in
accordance with the RTA and Austroads Guidelines. Council staff responsible for bicycle
facility construction should be familiar with these documents, particularly:
• Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice, Bicycles Part 14, Austroads (1993)
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines (RTA, 2003)
4.1.2 Principles of Planning Bicycle Routes in North Sydney
When planning for bicycle facilities, the NSW Bicycle Guidelines state that a number of
factors must be taken into consideration:
1. Safety A route that provides a safe facility for cyclists and other road
users
2. Coherence A continuous route that has distinct and identifiable character
consistent with other routes
3. Directness A route that is as direct as possible
4. Attractiveness A route that compliments and enhances its environment in such a
way that cycling is attractive
5. Comfort A route that enables a comfortable flow of bicycle traffic and is
easy to use
When determining the most appropriate cycling treatment on a bicycle route, consideration
must be given to the traffic speed and traffic volume. The NSW Bicycle Guidelines provide
direction relating to the most suitable cycling treatment for different roads, as reproduced in
Figure 3. It is recognised, however, that rigid adherence to the requirements of the diagram
cannot always be achieved due to other constraints.
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Figure 3 Separation of Bicycles and Motor Vehicles According to Traffic Speed and Volume
Source: NSW Bicycle Guidelines, Figure 3.2
In addition to the traffic speed and volume on the road, consideration must also be given to
available road space. This includes the physical width of the roads, number of travel lanes
and on-street parking. For the North Sydney Bike Strategy 2009, it has been assumed that it
is unlikely that there will be significant changes to the current provision of on-street parking
to accommodate new bicycle facilities. Similarly, it has been assumed that kerbs are unlikely
to be realigned to accommodate new bicycle facilities.
Cycling treatments available for application in North Sydney LGA are often constrained by
the narrow road widths that are common in the area. Due to the narrow streets, high traffic
volumes and on-street parking requirements within North Sydney, treatments such as
sealed shoulders and exclusive bike lanes are difficult to accommodate. Therefore, the
majority of on-road marked cycle routes in North Sydney involve low traffic volume streets
where cyclists share available road space with vehicles. Bike lanes are provided on some
higher volumes streets such as Miller Street.
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The following bicycle treatments are common in North Sydney and form the basis for the
recommendations contained in this report:
1. Bicycle shoulder lanes
2. Separation/edge lines
3. Contra-flow bicycle lanes
4. Mixed traffic streets
5. Shared paths
6. Roundabout Treatments
Each of these treatments, including appropriate intersection treatments, are discussed in
detail in the sections below.
1. Bicycle Shoulder Lanes
Bicycle shoulder lanes are generally used to accommodate cyclists where there is demand
for kerbside parking and road space is limited. The lanes are suited to 12.8m streets which
are commonly found in inner Sydney. They may be achieved by reducing the widths of other
traffic lanes to accommodate a bicycle lane adjacent to the kerbside parking lane. This type
of facility is rare in North Sydney, and generally separation lines are the preferred treatment
type. Recommended dimensions of the parking, bicycle and traffic lanes are 2.0m, 1.4m and
3.0m respectively. Pavement markings should be provided at 200m intervals, and
directional and advisory signage included where necessary. These requirements are
outlined in Section 5.1.2 in the NSW Bicycle Guidelines, and are presented visually in
Figure 4. This type of treatment should not be used where a minimum 1.4m bicycle lane
cannot be provided.
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Figure 4 Bicycle Shoulder Lane Layout
Source: NSW Bicycle Guidelines, Figure 5.2
Where there is sufficient road width, bicycle shoulder lanes should be carried across
intersections of side streets. The area in which vehicles cross over the bike lane should be
marked with a dashed line, with the solid line denoting the edge of the bicycle lane to
continue following the intersection. This is outlined in Section 5.3 of the Austroads
Guidelines, and is displayed in Figure 5.
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Figure 5 Bicycle Shoulder Lane – Treatment at Intersections
Source: Austroads Guidelines, Figure 5-3(a)
An example of a bicycle shoulder lane in North Sydney LGA is Yeo Street, Neutral Bay
(shown in Photograph 1).
Photograph 1 Bicycle Shoulder Lane – Yeo Street, Neutral Bay
2. Separation/Edge Lines
This treatment is utilised mainly in local roads where demand for parking is high and there is
limited road space available, and is commonly used throughout North Sydney. On-road
bicycle logos are used to indicate to road users of the potential presence of cyclists in this
area. The Austroads Guidelines (section 4.4.6.1) recommends that the minimum width
between the kerb and edge line is 3.3m. Many treatments of this kind in North Sydney
however fall below this width, with some separation lines less than 3.0m from the kerb. The
recommended layout for this treatment type is presented in Figure 6, with examples from
North Sydney (where these standards are not met) displayed in Photograph 2 and
Photograph 3.
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Figure 6 Austroads Advisory Treatment Using Edge Lines - Layout
Source: Austroads, Figure 4-15
Photograph 2 Ridge Street Bicycle Separation Line, Crows Nest
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Photograph 3 West Street Bicycle Separation Line, Cammeray
Where the standards for separation lines cannot be met, this style of cycling treatment is not
recommended. Inexperienced cyclists are in danger of being hit by opening car doors if they
cycle in this narrow space. More experienced cyclists will ride in the travel lane and ignore
the separation line, making it redundant as a cycling treatment.
An alternative treatment where there is limited road width is to mark the parking lane 2.0m
from the kerb – rather than the commonly found 2.5m or more . This restricts the space in
which vehicles have to park, and creates more room in the travel lane for cyclists and
motorists. On road bicycle logos adjacent to the parking lane would be used to indicate to
motorists the presence of cyclists. An example of such a treatment in Randwick LGA is
displayed in Photograph 4.
Photograph 4 Parking Lane Separation Line - Mount Street, Coogee
3. Contra-flow Bicycle Lanes
Contra-flow lanes are used on one-way streets to provide bicycle riders with two-way use of
the road. They are typically suited to low volume, low speed roads. They can be used in
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certain locations to provide direct bicycle routes. 1.4m - 2.0m is the recommended width for
this facility, as displayed in Figure 7. Some examples of installed contra-flow bike lanes in
North Sydney are in Middlemiss Street and Atchison Street, presented in Photograph 5 and
Photograph 6 respectively. Green surfacing material should be used on the lanes where
vehicle volumes exceed 3,000 vpd (see Photograph 6).
Figure 7 Contra-flow Bicycle Lane Layout
Source: NSW Bicycle Guidelines, Figure 5.8
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Photograph 5 Middlemiss Street Contra-flow Lane, Milsons Point
Photograph 6 Atchison Street Contra-flow Lane, St Leonards
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4. Mixed Traffic Streets
A number of streets in the North Sydney area have bicycle logos painted on to the road to
indicate the road is to be shared between motorists and cyclists. Generally these are suited
to roads with a low speed environment and traffic volumes less than 5,000 vehicles per day.
On-road bicycle logos should be marked at minimum 200m intervals towards the centre of
the travel lane. This logo (PS-2), including standard dimensions, is presented in Figure 8.
Figure 8 Standard On-Road Bicycle Logo
Source: NSW Bicycle Guidelines, Figure 8.3
Some examples of mixed traffic streets in North Sydney are presented in Photograph 7 and
Photograph 8.
Photograph 7 Spruson Street (Mixed Traffic Street), Neutral Bay
Photograph 8 Eaton Street (Mixed Traffic Street), Neutral Bay
5. Shared Paths
Shared paths are off-road routes designated for use by both cyclists and pedestrians. They
are generally used on high-stress routes where traffic volumes are high and cycling on the
roadway is not considered suitable. They are also used as recreational cycling routes, and
are often constructed through reserves, parks and along coastal areas. North Sydney
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contains a number of shared paths, both in high traffic areas and through parks and
reserves.
Shared paths are generally costly to construct and finding space to accommodate them is
often difficult. Existing footpaths, where suitable, can also be designated as shared paths.
Section 6.6.1 of the Austroads guidelines outlines the recommended widths for shared
paths as reproduced in Table 2.
Table 2 Shared Path Dimensions
Path Width (m)
Local Access Path Commuter Path Recreational Path
Desirable 2.5 3.0 3.5
Acceptable Range 2.0 – 2.5 2.0 – 3.5 3.0 – 4.0
Source: Austroads Guidelines, Table 6-3
Shared paths are designated with a standard regulatory sign (R8-2), as outlined in AS
1742.9 and reproduced in Figure 9.
Figure 9 Shared Path Sign (R8-2)
Source: AS 1742.9, Section 3.2 (e)
Some examples of shared paths in North Sydney are displayed in the photographs below.
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Photograph 9 Berry Street Shared Path, North Sydney
Photograph 10 Park Avenue Shared Path, Cammeray
Photograph 11 Crows Nest to North Ryde Path, Lane Cove
Source: RTA
6. Roundabout Treatments
North Sydney’s road network includes a number of intersections controlled by roundabouts.
The design of roundabouts in bicycle planning is critical as they are a source of
considerable concern to cyclists. This strategy includes discussion and recommendations
for generic measures to improve safety for all road users through roundabouts.
Intersections, by their nature, represent points of conflict for all road users. Roundabouts are
a particular type of intersection treatment that can reduce the number of vehicle conflict
points at the intersection, and therefore generally exhibit lower overall crash rates when
compared to other intersections. Roundabouts also often reduce the severity of accidents at
intersections.
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Cyclists are most vulnerable when travelling through intersections. Studies have indicated
that roundabouts, particularly those which have more than one lane in the circulating
roadway, are markedly less safe for cyclists1. In New South Wales it was found that 6% of
those injured at cross intersections were cyclists compared to 18% at roundabouts2.
Review
Research into bicycle crashes at roundabouts has indicated:
• A study of bicycle crashes at roundabouts highlighted that 74% of crashes occurred
between cyclists circulating on a roundabout and motor vehicles entering a roundabout3
• A study in Victoria that examined 391 reported crashes found that 60% of bicycle
crashes occurred when motor vehicles entering a roundabout failed to give way to
cyclists travelling through the circulatory carriageway4. This figure was 70% under a
study conducted in New South Wales and 50% in the UK.
The research documents outlined above present a foundation and an understanding of the
fundamental issues facing cyclists at roundabouts together with factors that may influence
safety.
Guidelines
The Austroads Guidelines and the NSW Bicycle Guidelines give similar advice for providing
for cyclists at roundabouts. The guidelines state that for single lane roundabouts, no specific
treatments are required for cyclists. This style of roundabout is most common throughout
the North Sydney LGA.
The most feasible option at local street roundabouts is for cyclists to integrate with the traffic
flow. It is recommended that the width of the circulating lane within the roundabout is kept
tight (close to the minimum recommended radius) to reduce the likelihood of vehicles
overtaking cyclists within the roundabout. To further emphasise this integration, the road
pavement should be marked at all entries to the roundabout indicating that cyclists should
merge with the traffic stream. An example of a roundabout treatment in Willoughby LGA is
presented in Photograph 12. If there is a marked cycle lane, it should end 20-30m prior to
the roundabout to provide cyclists with time to merge with the traffic.
1 Austroads 1999 Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice Bicycles – Part 14. Sydney 2 Robinson, D.L. 1988. Accidents at Roundabouts in New South Wales 3 Jordan P. 1986. Pedestrians and Cyclists at Roundabouts 4 VicRoads. 2005. Cycle Notes No 15 – Providing for Cyclists at Roundabouts
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Photograph 12 Recommended Road Markings at a Local Roundabout (Willoughby LGA)
Source: BikeNorth
4.1.3 Bicycle Head Start Storage Boxes
Bicycle head start storage boxes allow cyclists to gain a ‘head start’ on vehicles through
signalised intersections, so they can proceed through in full view of other vehicles. This is
particularly important when riders have to make turns ahead of other traffic. The RTA is
currently in the process of developing a new design policy on these storage boxes, and they
have advised that implementation of this type of facility should not occur until the issue has
been resolved. Therefore, such facilities have not been included in the North Sydney Bike
Strategy 2009 but should be considered for implementation at appropriate locations in the
future.
4.1.4 Directional Signage
Council is currently implementing a new directional signage strategy for the bike route
network. Signs designate key destinations such as Cammeray, City, Cremorne, Cremorne
Point, Crows Nest, Greenwich, Jeffrey Street (Kirribilli), McMahons Point, Milsons Point,
Mosman, Naremburn, North Sydney, St Leonards, Waverton and Wollstonecraft. An
example of this new style of sign is shown in Photograph 13.
The NSW Bicycle Guidelines (section 9.1.3) advises that directional signage should be
provided at all intersections and other decision points so riders can easily follow their
chosen route. The majority of the new directional signs in North Sydney achieve this,
providing cyclists with information regarding different routes. There are a small number of
locations where directional signs could be relocated to provide improved clarity as to the
direction of the route, or where additional signs may be warranted due to high levels of
surrounding activity. These are discussed in the recommended works section of the
strategy.
On the whole however, the new signage strategy is a significant improvement on the older
style of directional signs (see Photograph 14 to Photograph 16), and should continue to be
implemented throughout North Sydney. Further, the existing (and outdated) directional signs
should be removed to improve clarity for cyclists, and to provide a consistent signage
structure for the North Sydney area.
Directional signage needs to be complimented by regulatory and warning signage where
appropriate.
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Photograph 13 Example of North Sydney LGA Directional Sign
Photograph 14 Old Directional Sign (i)
Photograph 15 Old Directional Sign (ii) Photograph 16 Old Directional Sign (iii)
4.2 Summary of Existing Routes
Existing marked cycling routes in North Sydney LGA as of August 2009 are presented in
Figure 10 and are categorised as:
• Regional on-road bike route
• Regional off-road bike route
• Local on-road bike route
• Local off-road bike route
• Adjoining LGA local bike route (existing or proposed)
On-road cycle routes can be a range of different facility types including: sealed shoulder,
bicycle shoulder lane, edge/separation line, contra flow lane and mixed traffic street. Off-
road (or shared) cycle routes are generally in the form of a shared pedestrian/bike path, with
the exception of the SHB cycleway which is an exclusive cycleway.
Cycle routes can be informally classified as regional or local routes. Regional routes are
high-quality, high-priority routes to permit unhindered travel between the major regions of
cities. Local routes are high quality routes with seamless connections to regional routes.
The RTA is responsible for building a network of Sydney metropolitan regional cycle routes,
whilst local routes in North Sydney LGA are generally the responsibility of Council. Key
regional routes serving the North Sydney area include:
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• Crows Nest to North Ryde via Warringah Freeway and Gore Hill Freeway
• Chatswood to Sydney Harbour Bridge via North Sydney
• Lane Cove to Mosman via Crows Nest
Routes for the adjoining LGAs of Mosman, Willoughby and Lane Cove were obtained from
recently produced local area bike plans.
North Sydney Council has developed a ‘Cycling North Sydney’ map (current version – first
edition, September 2006), which indicates all off and on-road marked cycling routes in the
area. The map also indicates a number of ‘unmarked useful cycling routes. The suitability of
these routes for cycling is discussed in detail in section 6.2.3 of this report.
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4.3 Implementation of Bike Plan 2004
The 2004 North Sydney Bike Plan reviewed previous bike planning work and the status of
existing bike routes5. The plan recommended a total of 18 additional or upgraded bicycle
routes and contained detailed work schedules. The current status of the implementation of
each of these routes is described in the following sections.
4.3.1 Fully Implemented Routes
The following routes recommended in the 2004 bike plan have since been full implemented:
• Route 1: Alfred Street footbridge to Spofforth Street
• Route 5: Cammeray to Young Street
• Route 6: Balls Head Drive
• Route 7: St Leonards to Crows Nest
• Route 9: Milner Crescent to Shirley Road
• Route 10: Shirley Road to Bay Road
• Route 12: Wollstonecraft Station to Berry Island
• Route 17: Miller Street to McMahons Point Wharf
• Route 18: Miller Street Bridge to Cammeray Road
4.3.2 Partially or Not Implemented Routes
A number of routes from the 2004 bike plan have been partially implemented or not
implemented for various reasons. The current status of implementation of these routes is
described in Table 3. Some of these routes have been included in the North Sydney Bike
Strategy 2009 whilst others have been excluded, as listed in Table 3.
Table 3 Partially or Not Implemented Routes of 2004 Bike Plan
Route Discussion Recommendation
2 Milsons Point Station to
Cremorne Point Wharf
Partially implemented.
NSC has had a number of
complaints from residents about
cyclists on the Ennis Road path
Proposed works on this route,
including discussion of the Ennis
Road path, are described in
section 6.2
3 St Leonards to West
Street
Partially implemented.
A contra-flow lane has been
installed on Atchison Street
between Christie and Mitchell
Streets.
Council intends to construct a bike
path on Atchison Street as part of
streetscape upgrades.
The bike path NSC intend to
construct only extends to
Willoughby Road. Section 6.2
describes the recommended works
on Atchison Street east of
Willoughby Road.
4 Palmer Street to
Amherst Street
Not implemented.
The majority of this route is to be
implemented as a component of
the RTA regional route along the
Warringah freeway (see section 5)
Proposed works on this route are
described in section 6.2
5 Route numbers listed in this section of the report refer to those used in the 2004 bike plan. The 2009 strategy has adopted a new route numbering system.
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Route Discussion Recommendation
8 Lavender Bay
Recreational Route
Not implemented.
This route was classed as a low
priority route in the 2004 North
Sydney Bike Plan. Council has
commented that this stretch of
pathway is used by a large number
of pedestrians – particularly
tourists who tend to walk slowly
and are unaware of oncoming
cyclists.
Considering the significant cost of
the full implementation of the route,
and that it is largely a route for
recreational (and not commuter)
cyclists, it is not recommended for
inclusion in the 2009 bike strategy.
As funding becomes available for
more cycling infrastructure in future
years, particularly for recreational
paths, consideration of this route
should again be given.
11 Wollstonecraft Station to
Greenwich via
Smoothey Park
Not implemented.
This route proposed to construct a
shared path from Wollstonecraft
Station to connect with the
footbridge in Smoothey Park. The
route was classified as a medium
priority route in the 2004 bike plan.
Council have received strong
objections from local residents
regarding this route, particularly as
it leads through the train station
pathway.
A number of alternative cycling
routes are already present in the
streets surrounding the station. To
access Smoothey Park, cyclists
can take the marked bicycle route
on the eastern side of the station
via Milner Crescent and Russel
Street. This route is thus not
recommended to be implemented
as part of the 2009 bike strategy,
however may be investigated as an
element of a future North Sydney
bike plan.
13 Ernest Street to Miller
Street via Rosalind
Street
Partially implemented.
NSC has concerns about bikes
crossing Miller Street on this route.
Consideration of the Miller Street
crossing is described in section 6.2
14 North-South Route on
Waters Road linking
across Military Road
Not implemented. This route is not recommended to
be implemented as part of the
2009 bike strategy. The crossing
over Military Road where cyclists
would need to dismount was not
considered useful. The adjacent
route via Winnie and Murdoch
Street provides north-south access
across Military Rd.
15 Waters Road to
Bannerman Street via
Winnie Street and
Murdoch Street
Not implemented. Proposed works on this route are
described in section 6.2
16 Phillips Street to Neutral
Bay Wharf via Ben Boyd
Road
Partially implemented.
Proposed works on this route are
described in section 6.2
4.4 Existing Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking exists at a number of locations throughout North Sydney. Providing secure
bicycle parking at convenient locations is an important aspect of encouraging cycling trips. It
is important that the parking is placed in a location that is easy to access for cyclists, in the
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public view and does not restrict pedestrian movement. Provision of visible bicycle parking
demonstrates to the public that cycling is a legitimate form of transport.
The Cycling North Sydney map shows the location of some bike parking facilities. Locations
of these include near major train stations, council offices and major shopping centres.
Photograph 17 and Photograph 18 illustrate some existing bicycle parking in North Sydney
CBD. The provision of bike parking may be the responsibility of NSC, property owners such
as offices and shopping centres, and the state government for train stations and ferry
wharves. Recommendations for additional bike parking are described in see section 6.4.
Photograph 17 Example of Class 1 (high security) Bicycle Parking – Mount Street
Photograph 18 Example of Class 3 (low security) Bicycle Parking – Mount Street near Pacific Hwy
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5 Current Bicycle Network Planning
5.1 Proposed Major Projects
Major cycle projects currently planned or under construction within North Sydney LGA are
described in the following sections.
5.1.1 RTA Regional Route: Lane Cove / Chatswood to Harbour Bridge
The RTA is developing a number of regional routes in the North Sydney area and adjoining
LGAs. The section between Naremburn and Falcon Street is displayed in Figure 11. The
current status this route is as follows:
North Ryde to Naremburn
The RTA has constructed a 7.5km off-road shared path from Wicks Road, North Ryde to
Merrenburn Avenue, Naremburn. This cycle path is an element of the Lane Cove Tunnel
project. Running along the southern side of Epping Road and the Gore Hill Freeway, the
path connects to major employment, residential and educational precincts.
Miller Street to Ernest Street path
The RTA has preliminary plans to upgrade and make changes to the bike path on the
eastern side of the Warringah Freeway which runs between Miller Street and Ernest Street
and then onto Falcon Street. The Miller Street to Ernest Street path forms a component of
the RTA’s regional route from Chatswood to the SHB. This would involve the design of a
bike path which runs along Cammeray golf course. This work is proposed in conjunction
with the installation of a bus layover on the Warringah Freeway. Funds have not yet been
committed for the cycleway component of this project.
In the interim, before funds are made available for this project, the RTA have developed
designs for temporary cycling facilities along the Warringah Freeway. This involves a route
between Merrenburn Avenue and Miller Street, utilising the Warringah Freeway shoulder
and Amherst Street. There is also the possibility of an upgrade to the existing shared path
between Merrenburn Avenue and Willoughby Road. These have in-principle support from
both NSC and Bicycle NSW as a temporary interim solution, however their preferred option
in the long term is for the cycleway along the edge of the golf course.
Falcon Street Cycle/Pedestrian Bridge
A shared pedestrian and cycle bridge is currently being constructed over the Warringah
Freeway between North Sydney and Neutral Bay. This includes an overpass over the
Warringah Freeway, north of the Falcon Street bridge, an underpass along the eastern
abutment of the Falcon Street bridge, and the addition of a ramp on the western side of
Alfred Street North to tie in to the existing Ridge Street overbridge. Construction is expected
to be complete by Spring 2009.
Ridge Street to Sydney Harbour Bridge
Planning is currently underway for this part of the regional route between Ridge Street
overpass and the SHB. No designs have yet been prepared for this route.
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Figure 11 Regional Routes - Cammeray
Falcon St pedestrian and cycle bridge (to be open mid 2009)
North Ryde to Naremburn shared path (existing)
Warringah Freeway bus layover –alternative North Shore cycleway (proposed by RTA*)
Warringah Freeway bicycle shoulder (existing)
*RTA cycleway plans provided to Arup by NSC 18/05/09
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5.1.2 HarbourLink
HarbourLink, proposed by North Sydney Council and other stakeholders, would involve a
1.6km long, 3% grade elevated shared pedestrian and cycle path. It would extend from the
existing cycleway on the SHB, along the western side of the Warringah Freeway corridor, to
then meet up with the existing Ridge Street overbridge. It would greatly reduce the steep
grade that cyclists currently face from the base of the Harbour Bridge steps to the top of the
Warringah Freeway. A map of the proposed route, as well as a detailed description of the
project, is presented in Appendix B.
If completed, in conjunction with the Miller Street to Ernest Street path, HarbourLink would
result in a high quality off-road shared path from the southern end of the SHB to North Ryde
– a distance of approximately 13 km.
The cost of the proposed project is considerable, and construction is dependent on
Federal/State Government funding. More detailed scoping studies are likely to occur in the
next year. For the purposes of developing this revised bike strategy for North Sydney, it has
been assumed that HarbourLink is likely to be constructed in the medium term.
5.1.3 Sydney Harbour Bridge to Morton Street, Wollstonecraft
BikeNorth have undertaken a major review of the existing SHB to Morton Street,
Wollstonecraft route. Various hazards have been identified and solutions suggested. These
are discussed in Section 6.
5.1.4 Rail Trails
A rail trail is a cycleway built either adjacent to or on an existing/abandoned railway line.
They have the advantage of allowing a long, continuous path with suitable grades for
cyclists and few crossing points. A 17km rail trail already exists between Parramatta and
Liverpool. Bicycle advocate groups such as BikeNorth have proposed that a rail trail be
constructed adjacent to the North Shore line. This is further discussed in Section 6.
5.2 Bicycle Planning in Adjacent Council Areas
5.2.1 City of Sydney
The City of Sydney is currently installing a major cycleway network. It will include better links
to the SHB cycleway via Kent Street and is therefore likely to lead to an increase in cycling
on the SHB and hence an increase in cycling through North Sydney.
5.2.2 Mosman
Planning for cycling facilities in Mosman is included in the Mosman Bicycle Strategy 2005 –
2010. Key routes at the interface of Mosman LGA and North Sydney LGA, either existing or
proposed, are shown on Figure 10.
5.2.3 Willoughby
Planning for cycling facilities in Willoughby is included in the 2006 Willoughby Bike Plan.
Key routes at the interface of Willoughby LGA and North Sydney LGA, either existing or
proposed, are shown on Figure 10.
5.2.4 Lane Cove
Planning for cycling facilities in Lane Cove is included in the 2008 Lane Cove Bicycle Plan.
Key routes at the interface of Willoughby LGA and North Sydney LGA, either existing or
proposed, are shown on Figure 10.
5.2.5 Inner Sydney Bicycle Network
The City of Sydney, together with 14 surrounding inner Sydney Councils and the NSW
Department of the Environment and Climate Change, has developed a proposal for an
integrated cycling network extending from Willoughby in the north, Rockdale in the south,
Canada Bay in the west and Woollahra in the east.
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This proposal identifies a network of 245 kilometres of bike routes, including 160 km of
separated cycleways and 70 km of upgraded shared paths. Individual Council cycle routes
would be linked to create a coordinated network that connects across local government
boundaries to get cyclists to work, education, shopping and recreation destinations.
However, implementation of the network is beyond the funding capabilities of local councils.
The City of Sydney is now seeking Federal funding on behalf of surrounding Councils to
quickly achieve this useable network. The total cost is estimated to be $295 million.
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6 Future Bicycle Network
6.1 Saddle Surveys
A number of bike saddle surveys were conducted in April and May 2009. These surveys
involved cycling on existing and possible new bicycle routes in the North Sydney LGA. The
major focus of these saddle surveys was on the key north-south route between the Sydney
Harbour Bridge and Cammeray. Emphasis however was also placed on the route between
Miller St and St Leonards station, as well as along routes proposed in the 2004 Bike Plan
that have not yet been implemented. A description of some of the key findings of these
saddle surveys is provided in the following sections and suggested improvements are
further discussed in section 6.2.
6.1.1 Sydney Harbour Bridge to Palmer Street, Cammeray
This route consists of a number of different bicycle treatments as road conditions vary along
the length of the route. After dismounting and wheeling their bikes down the ramp on
Sydney Harbour Bridge steps to Burton Street, it is unclear whether cyclists are permitted
on the Alfred Street footpath or should head directly west towards the road. Alfred Street is
used by many buses and other vehicles and it is difficult for cyclists to turn right onto this
road.
The Middlemiss Street contra-flow lane is well used by cyclists as a good connection to the
Pacific Highway. The route uphill on the Highway to Miller Street can be intimidating for
inexperienced cyclists, with riders having to deal with fast moving vehicles on this busy
road.
The directional signage at the intersection of Berry and Miller Streets is somewhat confusing
for cyclists. One sign indicates that cyclists continue north along Miller Street to head
towards Cammeray, however the latest North Sydney bike map shows cyclists should travel
east along the shared path at Berry Street to continue north. The existing sign could be
relocated to the north side of the intersection to reduce this confusion.
The separation line on West Street felt inadequate to cycle on, as the lane is not wide
enough to avoid riding in the car door zone. Cyclists tend to ride towards the middle of the
road and avoid using the lane throughout this stretch of road. A parking separation line or
bicycle shoulder lane could be constructed here.
6.1.2 St Leonards Station to Miller Street, North Sydney
The contra-flow lane on Atchison Street is well designed, with the green painted line giving
cyclists a perceived degree of safety from oncoming vehicles.
No directional signage exists at both Christie and Nicholson Streets, giving no indication that
a marked cycle route exists in this area. Further, no on-road cycle marking is present along
the first section of this route on Nicholson Street. A mixed traffic street environment or
bicycle shoulder lane could be constructed here.
The intersection of Nicholson Street and Shirley Road has a poor sightline for cyclists
travelling in both directions.
Morton Street and other minor roads through Crows Nest provide a safe and suitable
connection towards North Sydney. These streets are generally quiet with low traffic volumes
and suitable grades for cyclists. The shared path at Bay Road provides a good connection
to Edward Street. The grade here is relatively steep however and signage (e.g. W6-1)
indicating that cyclists should be cautious crossing the footpath and watch for pedestrians
may need to be considered.
The final route to Miller Street is fairly flat along back streets. The route is well signposted,
however only a limited number of pavement logos exist to indicate the possible presence of
cyclists.
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6.1.3 Ridge Street, Crows Nest to Phillips Street, Neutral Bay
The bicycle shoulder lane on Ridge Street is narrow in sections, with cyclists either having
to ride in the car door zone or outside of the lane. Many riders are fearful of cycling with the
traffic stream, and thus stay within the linemarkings where they are in danger of being hit by
an opening car door. Options to improve this would be to widen the existing bicycle shoulder
lane or remove it completely and install bicycle pavement logos to indicate to riders to cycle
away from parked kerbside vehicles.
The Ridge Street bicycle stairs onto Alfred Street North are quite steep and could be difficult
for weaker riders to manoeuvre their bikes down.
The eastbound route along Winter Avenue and Bent Street is well marked with bicycle
treatments (contra-flow lane and bicycle lane). The contra-flow lane is in very poor
condition, with numerous potholes and cracks present. Cyclists generally travel eastbound
down the hill at high speeds due to the steep gradient – which isn’t suitable considering the
narrow width of the roads and poor sightlines around the many tight corners.
The bicycle lane on Yeo Street is well marked from Bent Street to Ben Boyd Road. After this
the lane discontinues and cyclists must ride with the traffic stream – despite council maps
indicating this part of Yeo Street is a marked cycle route. This also applies to Wycombe
Road and Raymond Roads, where no bike lanes are present.
6.2 Engineering Route Strategy
The bicycle treatments contained in following sections are based on the following
documents:
• Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice, Bicycles Part 14, Austroads (1993)
• NSW Bicycle Guidelines (RTA, 2003)
Details of treatment types are based on those described in section 4.1 of this report.
The engineering route strategy discussed in this report has been subdivided into the
following sections:
• Review and recommendations of existing routes
• Proposed new cycling routes
• Unmarked useful cycling routes
• Key areas of interest
• Other routes
The bicycle strategy has been developed to provide safe and convenient cycling routes, with
a particular emphasis on commuter cycling. The intention of this emphasis is to reduce the
number of work generated motor vehicle trips – thereby reducing traffic congestion and
parking demand.
The routes have been devised to connect with major trip generators and land uses, such as
transport interchanges, educational facilities and commercial land uses, as well as adjoining
LGA cycle routes (e.g. in Mosman, Lane Cove, Willoughby).
A total of 20 bicycle routes through the North Sydney LGA have been identified for the North
Sydney Bike Strategy 2009. These routes include those already in place, existing routes
those that have only been partially implemented, and new cycling routes. These routes are
listed in Table 4, and presented graphically in Figure 12.
Note: The North Sydney Bike Strategy 2009 has adopted a different route numbering
system to that used in the 2004 bike plan.
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Selected photos are included in the following text and a more comprehensive library of
photos for each route is included as Appendix C.
Table 4 2009 North Sydney Bike Strategy Proposed Routes
Route Number Route Description
1 Wollstonecraft to Mosman
2 Milsons Point Station to Cremorne Point Wharf
3 St Leonards to West Street
4 Palmer Street to Amherst Street
5 Cammeray to Young Street
6 Balls Head Drive
7 St Leonards to Crows Nest
8 Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cammeray
9 Smoothey Park to Morton Street
10 Shirley Road to Bay Road
11 Milner Crescent to Berry Island via Shirley Road
12 Ernest Street to West Street via Rosalind Street
13 Grasmere Reserve to Bannerman Street via Winnie Street
14 Phillips Street to Neutral Bay Wharf
15 Miller Street to McMahons Point Wharf
16 North Sydney CBD to St Leonards
17 Strathallen Avenue to Cammeray Road
18 West Street to Wyong Road
19 Palmer Street to Ernest Street via Cammeray Golf Course
20 Nicholson Street to West Street
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6.2.1 Review and Recommendations on Existing Routes
Route 1: Morton Street to Mosman
This route is one of the prominent east-west bicycle routes through North Sydney, linking
Crows Nest with Neutral Bay and Cremorne. It makes use of existing bicycle facilities on
Yeo Street and Winter Avenue, as well as the Ridge Street pedestrian and cycle overpass.
The majority of works proposed on this route involve the installation of bicycle shoulder
lanes and parking separation lines along key roads. Mixed traffic streets are recommended
for Rangers Road and Harrison Street, where the traffic volume is less then 3,000 vpd.
Route 2: Milsons Point Station to Cremorne Point Wharf
The route starts from the SHB through the Burton Street underpass and onto Ennis Road.
Ennis Road would operate as a mixed traffic street. From the end of Ennis Road there is an
existing off road path that leads through to High Street. A ‘Cyclists Dismount’ sign exists at
the entrance to this path on Ennis Road, and should remain in place up until McDougall
Street. From McDougall Street the path widens out enough to become a shared path up to
High Street. Cyclists would need to dismount to cross at the pedestrian crossing at this
location. The proposed route would then make use of the eastern footpath along Alfred
Street North to Darley Street as a shared path.
From here the route makes use of existing bicycle facilities through Neutral Bay, such as
Phillips Street, Bannerman Street and Milson Road. Sections through Harriette Street are
proposed as a mixed traffic street, and the line markings on Bannerman Street should be
modified to provide a parking separation line. The route terminates at Cremorne Point
Wharf.
Route 7: St Leonards to Crows Nest
Works proposed on this existing route involve treatments to the three roundabouts on Oxley
Street utilising the principles described in section 4.1.2.
Route 8: Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cammeray
This route is the key north-south route between Milsons Point, the North Sydney CBD and
through towards Willoughby and Chatswood. It has been identified both by Council and local
bike groups as a major and important bicycle route in the North Sydney LGA. A description
of the route and suggested improvements is presented graphically in Figure 13.
Starting at the steps to the Sydney Harbour Bridge exclusive cycleway, the route goes west
along Burton Street towards Alfred Street. Here it is recommended that the eastern footpath
on Alfred street is signposted as a shared path until the pedestrian signals near Glen Street.
Appropriate signage indicating the end of the shared path and instructing riders to cross at
the signals should be installed.
From here cyclists continue north towards the Middlemiss Street roundabout on a mixed
traffic street, where they are to go over the drop kerb that has been installed. To make this
more clear, green pavement markings should be installed between the northern end of the
roundabout and the kerb.
The contra-flow lane on Middlemiss Street is recommended to be upgraded by installing
green paint at the beginning and end of the facility, as well as providing bicycle logos and
directional arrows on the street. After using the mixed traffic street on Arthur Street, cyclists
then approach the busy Pacific Highway. This should continue to act as a mixed traffic
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street between cyclists and motorists up to Miller Street. While other options were
investigated to improve this part of the route, none were considered feasible.
Just south of the Miller Street/Berry Street intersection, the directional signage could be
improved to indicate the route continues along the northern footpath of Berry Street. Further,
the sign on Berry Street indicating the route continues up Angelo Street (which is one-way
southbound) is incorrect and should be modified.
As an alternative to the Berry Street shared path section, it is suggested a bicycle facility
could be installed on Miller Street Berry and Ridge Streets. This would involve a bicycle
shoulder lane on the western (uphill side), and a 2.0m parking separation line with adjacent
on-road bicycle logos on the eastern (downhill side). The road width of 12.8m here is more
then sufficient to allow these treatments, and would provide a more direct route for cyclists
towards Cammeray. At Ridge Street the existing line markings should be removed and
placed 2.0m from the kerb, as this does not currently conform to standards.
The separation line on West Street similarly does not conform to standards, as it is only
2.9m from the kerb. Cyclists who travel in this lane are in danger of being hit by opening car
doors. As West Street is 12.8m wide, bicycle shoulder lanes on either side of the road can
be installed. This would continue up to Palmer Street, where the route follows existing
infrastructure to Naremburn and Lane Cove.
1
2
1. Sydney Harbour Bridge
exclusive cycle lane
2. Sydney Harbour Bridge
steps to Burton St, Milsons
Point
3
3. Burton St-Alfred St
intersection. At this point Alfred
St east is to become a shared
path up to the pedestrian
signals on Alfred St.
4
4. Alfred St-Glen St
intersection. End shared path,
Alfred St becomes a mixed
traffic street. Use sign (see
adjacent) to direct all cyclists
onto Alfred St at this point.
5
5. Alfred St-Middlemiss St
roundabout. Introduce
painted green line to direct
cyclists onto kerb
6
6. Middlemiss St Contra-flow
lane. Green paint at start
and end of contra-flow lane,
and directional arrows and
bicycle logos every 20-30m
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8 7. Arthur St between
Middlimess St and Pacific
Hwy. Shared road space
8. Arthur St-Pacific Hwy
intersection. Introduce
bicycle guidance signs for
oncoming vehicles on Pac
Hwy (e.g. W8-200 or G9-57,
see NSW Bike Guidelines
p.71 and below)
9
9. Pacific Hwy. Shared road
space for northbound
cyclists. Others alternatives
to this route were
investigated, however none
were considered feasible
Current cycling routes
Proposed modified
cycling routeTo Sydney CBD
10
10. Miller St & MacKenzie St
southbound route
Figure 13 - SHB to Cammeray Route
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12
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15 1617
18
19
11. Miller St-Pacific Hwy intersection
12. Miller St (Pacific Hwy to Berry St). Mixed
traffic street on western side, bicycle lane on
eastern side. On-road bicycle logos should be
installed on western side to indicate to
motorists the presence of cyclists
13. Miller St-Berry St intersection
14. Berry St. Shared path on northern side for
northbound cyclists, mixed traffic street for
southbound cyclists. Incorrect signage at
Angelo St indicating cyclists should turn right
up Angelo St which is one-way. Sign should be
modified
20
15. Pacific Hwy. Shared path on eastern side
for northbound cyclists
16. Church St/Angelo St. Shared road space
for northbound cyclists
17. Miller St (Berry St to Ridge St). Alternate,
more direct route for northbound cyclists
travelling to Cammeray. Western side to
contain bicycle shoulder lane, parking
separation line on eastern side.
18. Ridge St. Remove narrow bicycle lane and
introduce marked parking separation line 2.0m
in from the kerb
19. West St. Remove bike/parking lane and
introduce bicycle shoulder lane on either side of
the road
Current cycling route
Proposed modified
cycling route
20. West St-Warringah Freeway entrance.
Introduce guidance sign at freeway crossing
noting cyclists to take care (see figure)
21
21. Palmer St. Install on-road bicycle logos
To NaremburnTo Lane Cove
Figure 13 - SHB to Cammeray Route
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Route 9: Smoothey Park to Morton Street
Only minor works are proposed on this route, involving the marking of green pavement at
the entrance of Smoothey Park. This is to more clearly indicate to cyclists the presence of
this off-road path. This treatment is described in detail in section 6.2.4. This route,
connecting up with route 16 at Morton Street, acts as one of the main commuter routes
linking cyclists from the west (e.g. Lane Cove) to the north-south route over the Harbour
Bridge.
Route 16: North Sydney CBD to St Leonards Station
Beginning at Mount Street, cyclists travel west towards Edward Street. Mount Street, which
currently acts as a mixed traffic street, does not have on-road bicycle logos and these
should be installed. At the southern approach of the Edward Street/Mount Street
intersection, the existing give way line should be remarked as motorists often (mistakenly)
think they have right of way as the road continues straight ahead.
The route then continues north towards the Bay Road path. The grade for cyclists travelling
southbound down the hill on the Bay Road path is relatively steep, and cyclists travelling
down the hill do so at speed. Warning signage (W6-1), indicating there is a pedestrian path
ahead, should be installed at both exits of the path. This will notify riders that they should be
cautious crossing when exiting the path and crossing the footpath.
From here the route is well marked and signposted towards Crows Nest. The Shirley
Road/Nicholson Street intersection can be improved by marking give way (broken) lines
across Nicholson Street on both the north and south approaches. A bicycle shoulder lane is
recommended for Nicholson Street (road width 12.8m), as currently only some old
directional signs indicate that this is a cycle route.
A description of the route and suggested improvements is presented graphically in Figure
14.
Route 17: West Street to Wyong Road
An existing cycling route, proposed works involve the upgrade of two roundabouts to better
accommodate cyclists. These treatments are for the roundabouts on Young Street at
Sutherland Street and Grasmere Street.
1
1. Miller St-Pacific Hwy intersection
2
2. Mount St. Install large bicycle on-road logos (none at present)
4
4. Bay Rd path. Install a cyclist warning sign (see below) towards the southern side of the path
5
6. Nicholson St-Shirley Rd intersection. Install give way lines on Nicholson St indicating where cyclists should wait before crossing Shirley Rd (see adjacent figure)
6
7. Nicholson St. Install bicycle shoulder lane between Oxley St and Shirley Rd
7
5. Morton St steps
Figure 14 – North Sydney CBD to St Leonards3
3. Mount St-Edward St intersection. Remark existing give-way line on Edward St (southern approach)
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6.2.2 New Bicycle Routes
Route 3: St Leonards to West Street
This route is currently indicated as an ‘Unmarked Useful Cycling Route’ on the North
Sydney Council cycling map, and provides an excellent link between West Street and St
Leonards Station. A contra-flow bike lane has been installed on Atchison Street between
Christie Street and Mitchell Street. As part of streetscape works, this contra-flow lane is to
be extended from Atchison Street up to Willoughby Road.
Atchison Street is wide enough (12.8m) to accommodate a bicycle shoulder lane between
Willoughby Road and Matthews Lane, and is recommended for the 2009 Bike Strategy. To
accommodate cyclists crossing Alexander Street and Willoughby Road, the central refuge
islands should be widened because they are currently of insufficient width for bicycle
storage.
Route 4: West Street to Warringa Road via Amherst Street
This route would link up with the temporary bicycle facilities proposed as part of the RTA
regional route along the Warringah Freeway. A bicycle shoulder lane could be constructed
between Miller Street and Warringa Road. This would then provide a connection to the
Cammeray Road route (route 5) to Willoughby Bay, and also to the shared path through
Cammeray Golf Club (route 19).
Route 12: Ernest Street to West Street via Rosalind Street
The existing footpath on the northern side of Ernest Street could be used to provide a
shared path. A drop kerb already exists at Anzac Avenue, allowing cyclists to ride up to
Rosalind Street.
At Miller Street cyclists currently face a difficult crossing. The most appropriate form of
crossing here would be for cyclists to utilise the existing pedestrian signals adjacent to
Rosalind Street. Appropriate signage (e.g. “Cyclists Dismount”) would direct cyclists to
dismount onto the footpath on the eastern side of Miller Street, and walk their bikes to the
signalised crossing and across the road. Once on the western side of Miller Street, cyclists
would again walk their bikes down the footpath to Rosalind Street, before proceeding
onwards towards West Street. The low traffic in this area makes Rosalind Street suitable as
a mixed traffic street.
Route 13: Waters Road to Bannerman Street
This route provides another north-south route by extending from Route 13 down to
Bannerman Street. Crossing Military Road, it provides a link to the east to Mosman,
Balmoral and Clifton Gardens, to the south Cremorne Point and the Harbour Bridge.
Bicycle shoulder lanes are recommended on Winnie Street and included in the approaches
to the traffic signals at Gerard Street and Military Road. The Military Road traffic signals
allow crossing to Murdoch Street. The first section is narrow and is proposed as a mixed
traffic street. To the south of Rangers Road, Murdoch Street widens to allow bicycle
shoulder lanes on either side of the road.
Route 14: Phillips Street to Neutral Bay Wharf via Ben Boyd Road
Only part of this route has been constructed since it was recommended in the 2004 bike
plan. An edge/separation line has been marked on Ben Boyd Road from Phillips Street to
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Kurraba Road. This line does not conform to current guidelines, and is recommended that
the linemarking be altered to include a 2.0m parking lane with adjacent bicycle logos.
A wheel ramp at the steps to Manns Avenue that was recommended in the 2004 bike plan
was initially constructed, then removed following a safety incident. Council are to investigate
removing the stairs and constructing a 1:14 ramp – which will accommodate both
pedestrians and cyclists. If the ramp is not feasible, improved lighting and pedestrian
amenity could be introduced near the steps to again accommodate a wheel ramp.
On Manns Avenue there are currently two development projects which are ongoing. As part
of these developments, Manns Avenue could be upgraded to accommodate the cycling
treatments that were recommended in the 2004 bike plan. This however is considered a low
priority for the 2009 strategy when compared with other routes.
6.2.3 Review of Unmarked Useful Cycling Routes
On the current Cycling North Sydney map, a number of different roads are indicated as
‘unmarked useful cycling routes’. These are roads that do not contain any specific cycling
treatments, however are considered by some to be suitable for cycling. The following
sections assess the suitability of each of these routes:
Miller Street between Berry and Ridge Streets
This route is used by some northbound cyclists to connect to West Street as an alternative
to the Berry Street/Pacific Highway shared path section. North of Berry Street, the road
becomes less congested and more suitable for cyclists. The 40 km/hr speed limit remains in
place until McLaren Street. The left lane is currently too narrow for cyclists to ride in without
being in the car door zone, however this is also the case south of Berry Street.
This route acts as a good, direct connection to the cycle lane on Ridge Street, and should
be maintained as an unmarked useful cycling route. It will continue to be used by confident
commuter cyclists travelling northbound through the North Sydney CBD.
Lavender/Union Street
Lavender and Union Streets acts as a connection between Milsons Point and Waverton.
The speed limit is 50 km/hr. Due to the narrow road width between Miller Street and Alfred
Street South (approximately 9m) cyclists are forced to cycle in the middle of the road with
traffic. These roads largely serve as a recreational cycling route connecting to Balls Head
Drive, as opposed to a commuter route. This route will continue to be used by confident
cyclists but should remain as an unmarked cycle route.
Woolcott Street
Connecting with the Lavender and Union Street route, this street provides the final link to
the cycle path on Balls Head Road. On-street parking exists on either side of the road,
making it difficult to provide bicycle lanes. Council could give consideration to creating a
mixed traffic environment here. Until this occurs, it would be appropriate for Woolcott Street
to remain on the map as an unmarked useful route.
Broughton Street
As part of a LATM study for the Kirribilli/Milsons Point area, a 40 km/hr speed limit has been
recommended for Broughton Street. This low speed environment is desirable for cyclists,
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even without the presence of any treatments, and thus should remain as an unmarked
useful route.
Atchison Street
This street will be upgraded to include a contra-flow lane and bicycle shoulder lane as part
of street upgrades and the 2009 bike strategy. On future cycling maps it will become a
marked cycling route.
Brook Street On/Off Ramp
This route is to be upgraded as a component of the temporary cycling facilities proposed by
the RTA as an element of the Warringah Freeway bus layover project. As a result, it will be
upgraded to a marked cycling route in the near future.
High Street
High Street between Clarke Road and Alfred Street acts as a connection to a number of
cycling routes, including the Middlemiss Street, Ennis Road and Alfred Street north. It is the
most viable connection for cyclists across the Warringah Freeway into the North Sydney
CBD and therefore should be retained as an unmarked useful route on future cycling maps.
Gillies Street
Gillies Street is a quiet, residential street that connects up with the Shirley Road cycle route.
With Morton Street acting as an alternative route, it would not be justifiable to fund a cycling
treatment here. However the low traffic volumes and 12.8m road width make the street
suitable as a cycling route, and should be retained as an unmarked useful cycling route on
future cycling maps.
Spofforth Street
Spofforth Street lies on the boundary of North Sydney and Mosman LGAs, providing
connections between Mosman, Balmoral, Clifton Gardens and South Cremorne. It is a
12.8m wide road, suitable for either a bicycle shoulder lane or mixed traffic environment. If
North Sydney Council and Mosman Council can agree on a suitable cycling treatment, the
route could be converted from a useful unmarked route to a formal bike route.
6.2.4 Areas of Interest
The project brief required that a number of small, isolated areas be investigated as a
component of the 2009 bike strategy. These key areas are described in the sections below.
Mount Street
Mount Street between Walker and Alfred Streets is one way only (eastbound). Many cyclists
travelling westbound up the hill currently either walk their bikes along the footpath or illegally
ride against the traffic flow. A bicycle facility here however is limited by the available road
space. There is parallel parking on the southern side of the road, and 60 degree angle
parking on the northern side (see Photograph 19). While no linemarking is present, it is
effectively a two lane road with motorists able to turn left or right from separate lanes at the
Arthur Street intersection (see Photograph 20).
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A contra-flow lane would be the ideal bicycle treatment for this route. Insufficient road width
currently exists however to accommodate this facility. Removal of the parallel parking on the
southern side of the street (eight spaces) would allow this treatment to be constructed.
The footpath on either side is less then 2m in width, and is used by a high number of
pedestrians throughout the day. It is thus not suitable to be considered as a shared path.
Photograph 19 Mount Street east of Walker Street
Photograph 20 Mount Street/Arthur Street Intersection
Arthur Street
Arthur Street consists of three lanes (two northbound, one southbound) including a bus only
lane between High and Mount Streets. North of Mount Street, it becomes one way in the
southbound direction. The road is relatively narrow at 11.5m for the majority of the length.
The western footpath is approximately 2.5m wide, however is cluttered with trees, poles and
other obstructions and is thus not suitable for a shared path (see Photograph 21).
With the expected construction of HarbourLink, the need for Arthur Street as a regional bike
route will be made redundant. Further, a marked north-south route already exists across the
North Sydney CBD (bicycle route 8). Taking these factors into account, along with the
constrained road geometry, it is not considered justifiable to construct bicycle facilities along
Arthur Street.
Photograph 21 Arthur Street Western Footpath
Photograph 22 Arthur Street south of Mount Street
Clark Road and Kurraba Road
Clark Road and Kurraba Road is used by many cyclists as an alternate east-west route
between North Sydney CBD and Cremorne Point. It has been proposed that an at-grade link
be provided across Anderson Park to more directly connect Clarke Road and Kurraba Road.
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A path across the park already exists which is wide enough (approximately 2.5m) to convert
to a shared path (see Photograph 23).
The major obstacle to providing this link is the 70 stairs that lead down from Kurraba Road
to Anderson Park (see Photograph 24). Sections of these stairs are fairly worn down and in
need of maintenance. For the most part the width of the stairs is not more than 1.5m,
limiting the feasibility of constructing a wheel ramp. Council has indicated that they would be
willing to construct a wheel ramp for cyclists on these stairs only if there is sufficient width
for pedestrians to pass.
Photograph 23 Anderson Park Pathway Photograph 24 Anderson Park Stairs
Based on the topography of Clark Road and Kurraba Road, the available road widths and
high traffic volumes, it is not considered suitable to upgrade this route to a marked cycling
route. It is however suggested that both Clark Road and Kurraba Road be indicated as an
‘unmarked useful cycling route’ on a revised North Sydney bike map.
Lavender Street
Lavender Street is currently marked as a ‘useful unmarked cycling route’ on the North
Sydney cycling map. While it is commonly used by confident cyclists as a direct route
between Milsons Point and Waverton, the road is very narrow in parts (9.5m) and Council
has no plans to upgrade the route. To create any feasible bicycle facility here, either parking
on one side of the road would have to be removed, or the speed environment lowered to 40
km/hr.
It has also been mentioned that a bicycle storage box should be installed at the intersection
of Lavender Street and Blues Point Road. Given that it is not recommended to make
Lavender Street into a dedicated cycle route (refer to s6.2.3), a storage box at this
intersection would not be advisable. Priority should instead be given to bicycle storage
boxes which are located at intersections on marked cycle routes.
Ben Boyd Road/Kurraba Road Intersection
The main point of concern at this signalised intersection relates to cyclists travelling
eastbound on Kurraba Road straight across the intersection. At the western approach of the
intersection the road consists of a left only lane to Ben Boyd Road, one through eastbound
lane and one through westbound lane. The road width is approximately 13m at the
narrowest point. There is currently a wide painted median in the middle of Kurraba Road
separating eastbound and westbound traffic (see Photograph 25).
The current line markings could be modified to accommodate a 1.5m bicycle lane for
cyclists travelling east on Kurraba Road. This would largely involve reducing the width of the
central median to 1.0m. The bicycle lane would begin where the existing left lane line
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markings start on Kurraba Road, and would continue up to the intersection with Ben Boyd
Road. A diagrammatic representation of this proposed new arrangement is presented in
Figure 15.
Photograph 25 Kurraba Road/Ben Boyd Road Intersection – Current Arrangement
Figure 15 Kurraba Road/Ben Boyd Road Intersection – Proposed Modified Arrangement
Alfred Street North
As part of the Milsons Point to Darley Street route, a shared path has been recommended
for the eastern footpath of Alfred Street North, between High Street and Darley Street. The
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footpath width here varies between 2.5 and 3.0m, in the recommended range for a shared
path as outlined in the Austroads Guidelines (see section 4.1.2).
It has been proposed that this shared path be extended from the Ridge Street footbridge to
eventually connect up with the Warringah Freeway regional cycle route. The general width
of the footpath in this section is approximately 2m. The available width for cyclists is less
than this due to the presence of telegraph poles and other services along the path. It is thus
not suitable to have a shared path along this segment of road.
A possible alternative to the shared path option is to make Alfred Street North into a mixed
traffic street. Given the low traffic volumes and reduced speed environment here, it would be
a suitable street for cyclists to ride with traffic on. This mixed traffic environment would
continue up to the start of the regional cycle route.
Photograph 26 Alfred Street North
Russell Street Railway Underpass
Russell Street provides a link between Wollstonecraft Station and Smoothey Park. It is
commonly used by cyclists riding between Greenwich and North Sydney.
It has been proposed to construct an off-road path adjacent to the western footpath of
Russell Street, which runs under the third archway of the railway line. This path would run
along a contour line and reduce the grade which cyclists face riding uphill towards Shirley
Road.
The sight distance in both directions for cyclists turning right from Smoothey Park onto
Russell Street is good, with oncoming motorists visible from a distance. The grade from the
end of the path up to Shirley Road is fairly steep, however is similar to a number of other
cycling routes in the North Sydney area. Russell Street is a relatively quiet, residential
street, suitable as a cycling route.
Taking these factors into account, the significant costs of constructing an off-road path
adjacent to this route cannot be considered justifiable. In lieu of this path, it is suggested
green pavement be marked, which extends from the end of the existing bike lane on the
western side of the road to the start of the path to Smoothey Park. This pavement marking
would give cyclists travelling to Smoothey Park a more visible indication of the path that
exists, especially given the steep downhill section preceding the start of the path. A sketch
of this proposed arrangement is displayed in Figure 16.
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Figure 16 Proposed Russell Street Railway Underpass Treatment
Falcon Street Footpath (Merlin Street to Laycock Street)
This strategy has investigated the feasibility of constructing a shared pathway on the
southern footpath of Falcon Street between Merlin Street and Laycock Street. This would
provide a possible alternate connection to the Yeo Street cycle path.
The current footpath layout on Falcon Street is of insufficient width to accommodate a
shared pathway. The path is approximately 1.6m wide, below the minimum requirement of
2.0m (see Table 2). While widening the path is possible, there are a number of trees and
existing services which would complicate matters from an environmental perspective (see
Photograph 27). Without the removal of these trees the footpath will be of an insufficient
width to accommodate a shared use path.
The footpath leads in to a number of residences which may also induce pedestrian/cyclist
conflicts if a shared path were to be introduced – particularly if it did not conform to
standards.
It is thus not considered feasible to introduce a shared footway along Falcon Street between
Merlin and Laycock Streets.
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Photograph 27 Falcon Street Footpath
High Street and Ennis Road
This area has been covered in the assessment of bicycle route 2 – Milsons Point Station to
Cremorne Point Wharf.
North Sydney CBD (access to and within)
Access for cyclists to and from the North Sydney CBD has been specifically discussed in
route 8 – SHB to Cammeray, as well as generally throughout the report.
6.2.5 Other Routes
6.2.5.1 Rail Trails
A rail trail is a cycleway built either adjacent to or on an existing/abandoned railway line.
They have the advantage of allowing a long, continuous path with suitable grades for
cyclists and few crossing points.
Railcorp has a long term strategy of providing additional tracks along the North Shore rail
line, between the CBD and Chatswood, particularly to support the recently completed
Epping to Chatswood link. The critical rail corridor is already relatively narrow and Railcorp
has indicated an unwillingness to provide space for a rail trail.
There are major safety and security issues associated with providing shared paths within rail
corridors. The facility would need to ensure that conflict between shared path users and
trains is completely eliminated. Security concerns are very difficult to eliminate and Railcorp
prefer to keep the general public as far as possible from the track network and rolling stock.
Furthermore, the construction cost of providing rail trails in the Sydney metropolitan area
would be very high. Numerous bridges and tunnels would need to be widened or additional
structures constructed.
It is therefore not considered feasible to construct a rail trail along the North Shore rail line
corridor. This conclusion is consistent with failed attempts to provide rail trails in other areas
of Sydney.
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6.2.5.2 Miller Street to Ernest Street Cyclepath
As explained in section 5.1.1, temporary cycling arrangements have been developed by the
RTA for the Warringah Freeway bus layover.
These facilities have the in-principle support of both NSC and Bicycle NSW as a temporary
interim solution. The facilities are suitable in the short term, however should not be
considered as a permanent cycling treatment. The long term plans for a shared use path is
considered ideal in terms of encouraging commuter cycling, and would provide the
necessary link to the off-road cycling facilities already in place between Naremburn and
North Ryde.
6.2.5.3 HarbourLink
HarbourLink is considered a key long term strategic bike route that would significantly
encourage cycling trips through and to North Sydney. Eliminating the steep grade and traffic
congestion that cyclists currently face, it would connect with other regional cycling routes
throughout North Sydney and adjoining LGAs. It would also give cycling a highly visible
presence.
6.3 Physical Works Schedules
Detailed physical works schedules of the recommended treatments for each bicycle route,
and their associated costs, are provided in Appendix A. These costs are based on a series
of unit rates for the different bicycle treatments types, which is also presented in Appendix
A. The estimated costs presented in this report are indicative only to assist with Council’s
budgetary planning.
6.4 Bike Parking
6.4.1 Standards
In planning bike parking facilities, reference should be made to Australian Standard AS
2890.3 – Bicycle Parking Facilities. Australian Standards require that the bicycle frame, as
well as the front and back wheel, can be locked up to the parking structure.
The Austroads guidelines list three classes of bike parking facility:
• Class 1 High security, e.g. fully enclosed lockers suitable for all day parking
• Class 2 High to medium security, e.g. bicycle compound
• Class 3 High to low security, suitable for short term parking, e.g. inverted U-rings
in public spaces
6.4.2 Description of Types of Bike Parking
‘U-rails’ (see Photograph 28) are the preferred form of short term bicycle parking (class 3).
Rails to accommodate 7-10 bikes can be ordered from suppliers such as Cora and
Securabike.
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Photograph 28 U-Rail Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking rails are a form of bicycle parking that is common in North Sydney. These
rails can accommodate up to 10 bikes at once. It must be ensured however that sufficient
clearance is provided between the rail and an existing structure (e.g. wall), so that the front
and back wheel can be locked. These minimum clearances are presented in Figure 17.
Some rails in North Sydney fail to provide this clearance and thus fall below standards, an
example of which is presented in Photograph 29.
Figure 17 Required Clearance for Bicycle Rails
Source: Cora Bikes
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Photograph 29 Bicycle Parking Rail – Mount Street Plaza
Parking rings are a common form of bicycle parking that is found in the Sydney CBD (see
Photograph 30). These rings are attached to existing smart poles, and allow both the frame
and front/back wheels to be locked up.
There are a number of suitable locations for this type of facility in the North Sydney CBD.
This could include Mount Street, Miller Street and the Pacific Highway.
Bicycle parking lockers are a type of class 1 facility that provide security for cyclists, and are
suitable for all day parking. The capital cost of one locker starts from $2,600, however much
of this initial outlay can be made up through hiring fees.
Photograph 30 Parking Ring in Sydney CBD
Photograph 31 Secure Bicycle Lockers, Mount Street
Source: City of Sydney Council Source: North Sydney Council
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6.4.3 Recommended Locations for Additional Bike Parking
Class 3 Facilities
Bicycle parking, either in the form of rail, U-rails or parking rings, should be provided at
major trip generators and main transport interchanges, including:
• ferry wharves, major stops and shopping areas
• schools, Universities and TAFE’s
• train stations
• North Sydney CBD and St Leonards CBD
Some proposed short-term (class 3) locations for additional bicycle parking are summarised
below:
Ferry Wharfs Major Trip Generators Transport Interchanges
McMahons Point Wharf
Milsons Point Wharf
Kirribilli wharf
North Sydney Wharf
Neutral Bay Wharf
Cremorne Point Wharf
North Sydney Oval (St
Leonards Park)
Cremorne Plaza
Greenwood Plaza (Pacific
Highway entrance)
Neutral Bay Village
Cremorne Cinema Complex
Military Road bus terminal
Miller Street bus terminal
Waverton Station
Wollstonecraft Station
Bradfield Park
Class 2 Facilities
These medium security bicycle facilities are suitable for long-term commuter parking. They
are mainly suitable for major employers and private residences with secure underground car
parks, and not for the public domain. No class 2 facilities are recommended for the 2009
bike strategy because these are generally the responsibility of public and private building
managers. However, a bicycle compound located in the public domain within North Sydney
CBD and/or North Sydney Station, similar to that currently at Manly, should be considered
by Council.
Class 1 Facilities
12 fully enclosed bike lockers (class 1 facilities) already exist on Mount Street in the North
Sydney CBD. Cyclists pay an initial $50 deposit, and the cost for a 3 month hire period is
$50. A significant waiting list (approximately 4-5 months) currently exists for these lockers.
Consideration should be given to providing additional lockers on Mount Street to cover this
high demand. St Leonards railway station would be another suitable location for these
bicycle lockers (none presently exist).
6.4.4 Summary
The bicycle parking recommended for the North Sydney Bike Strategy 2009, including
indicative costs, is presented in Table 5.
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Table 5 Bicycle Parking Locations and Estimated Cost
Class of Bicycle
Parking
Type of Facility Location Quantity Estimated
Cost6
North Sydney Station 5 $13,000 1
Secure bicycle
lockers St Leonards Station 10 $26,000
Military Road bus terminal 57 $650
Miller Street bus terminal 5 $650
McMahons Point Wharf 5 $650
Kirribilli wharf 5 $650
Neutral Bay Wharf 5 $650
Waverton Station 10 $1,000
Wollstonecraft Station 10 $1,000
Cremorne Cinema 5 $650
Bicycle rail
Cremorne Plaza 7 $800
North Sydney Wharf 3 $900
Cremorne Point Wharf 3 $900
Milsons Point Wharf 3 $900
North Sydney Oval 5 $1,500
Bradfield Park 5 $1,500
3
U-Rails8
Neutral Bay Village 3 $900
Total $53,000
6 Does not include delivery or installation 7 Refers to capacity of individual rail 8 Based on galvanised, fixed base plate style U-rail
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7 Implementation
7.1 Staging and Priorities
The recommended works that are detailed in this bike strategy have been prioritised into the
following categories:
• High priority works (1-2 years)
• Medium priority works (3-5 years)
• Low priority works (6-10 years)
Priorities have been developed on the basis of a number of factors, including
• likely cyclist usage
• value for money
• traffic impact
• connectivity with adjoining routes
• safety
• ease of construction
The priority and estimated cost for all 20 bikes routes in the North Sydney Bike Strategy
2009 are presented in Table 6.
Table 6 Proposed Works
Route
Number
Description Description of Works Estimated
Cost
Priority
H - High
M - Medium
L - Low
1 Wollstonecraft to Mosman Upgrade of existing route $25,000 H
2 Milsons Point Station to Cremorne Point
Wharf
Upgrade of existing route $17,000 H
3 St Leonards to West Street New route $52,000 H
4 Palmer Street to Amherst Street New route $15,000 M
5 Cammeray to Young Street No works recommended $0 n/a
6 Balls Head Drive No works recommended $0 n/a
7 St Leonards to Crows Nest Minor works $2,000 M
8 Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cammeray Upgrade of existing route $59,000 H
9 Smoothey Park to Morton Street Minor works $2,000 M
10 Shirley Road to Bay Road No works recommended $0 n/a
11 Milner Crescent to Berry Island via Shirley
Road
No works recommended $0 n/a
12 Ernest Street to West Street via Rosalind
Street
New route $45,000 L
13 Grasmere Reserve to Bannerman Street
via Winnie Street
New route $20,000 M
14 Phillips Street to Neutral Bay Wharf New route $18,000 L
15 Miller Street to McMahons Point Wharf No works recommended $0 n/a
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Route
Number
Description Description of Works Estimated
Cost
Priority
H - High
M - Medium
L - Low
16 North Sydney CBD to St Leonards Upgrade of existing route $9,000 H
17 Strathallen Avenue to Cammeray Road No works recommended $0 n/a
18 West Street to Wyong Road Minor works $2,000 M
19 Palmer Street to Ernest Street via
Cammeray Golf Course
No works recommended $0 n/a
20 Nicholson Street to West Street No works recommended $0 n/a
A summary of all the high, medium and low priority routes, including their total costs, is
presented in Table 7.
Table 7 Priority and Costing for all Routes
Priority Indicative Timeframe Route Total Cost
High 1, 2, 3, 8, 16 $162,000 1, 2, 3, 8, 16
Medium 4, 7, 9, 13, 18 $41,000 4, 7, 9, 13, 18
Low 12, 14 $63,000 12, 14
Total $266,000
It should be noted that the cost of the proposed works listed in Table 6 and Table 7 do not
include modification to existing intersections to allow for bicycle storage boxes. There are 15
signalised intersections on either existing or proposed bicycle routes in the North Sydney
area.
7.2 Ongoing Monitoring
Performance measures relating to the effectiveness of bicycle infrastructure are often
difficult to measure. Some methods do exist for monitoring the expected growth in cycling
numbers through North Sydney.
The SHB exclusive cycleway has a permanent count station towards the southern pylon of
the bridge. Directional data for this count station is collected on an hourly basis, and is
available from the RTA. All cyclists riding over the SHB will at one stage have passed
through North Sydney LGA. The trend in bicycle numbers along this corridor, particularly in
the commuter peak hours, will act as a useful performance indicator.
Bicycle NSW, in conjunction with local BUGs, conduct annual ‘Super Tuesday’ counts in
various locations around Sydney. The growth/decline in cycling numbers observed in these
counts could be used as a measure of cycling usage through North Sydney.
NSC already conducts a survey at their bike breakfast on National Ride to Work Day. The
numbers of cyclists in attendance at this event provides a good indication of the level of
cycling interest in North Sydney.
The demand for bicycle parking is another useful performance indicator NSC could utilise.
This would involve undertaking brief spot count surveys at a select number of bicycle
parking locations, e.g. on Mount Street. The demand for the secure bicycle lockers
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(including the length of the waiting list) is another relatively straightforward way of
determining the interest in cycling.
7.3 Funding Sources
The implementation of the bike plan can be funded in a number of different ways, including
RTA funding, council in-house funds, community and corporate sponsorship, tax deductible
donations for cycling facilities, Planning NSW metropolitan greenspace program, NSW
department of sport and recreation capital works program.
7.3.1 NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
The NSW RTA provides funds for cycle routes and facilities identified in council Bike Plans.
The RTA can fund some projects on a 50/50 basis with council. In addition the RTA is
developing regional bicycle routes which are 100% funded by the RTA.
7.3.2 Council’s In-house funds
A variety of budgets may be available including capital works, maintenance fund and traffic
facilities. In addition cycle facilities such as cycle refuges can be incorporated as part of a
traffic calming device.
7.3.3 Federal Government Funds
Over five years from 1 July 2009, funding will be available to local government authorities,
and State and Territory governments responsible for unincorporated areas, for a program
known as ‘Roads to Recovery’. Funding is provided for the construction, maintenance and
upgrade of roads and is provided given on the condition that the council has maintained
expenditure on roads from its own sources. These funds can be used for the construction of
either on road or off road bicycle paths.
As part of the $42 billion Federal Government stimulus package passed through Parliament
in December 2008, a $40 million dollar infrastructure fund was created for bicycle projects.
This would fund bicycle projects for the 2009-2010 financial year. The funding can be for
new, extensions or refurbishment of existing:
• off-road bike paths (but not dedicated mountain bike trails)
• on-road bike lanes (e.g. road-widening and marking bike lanes on an existing road), and
• bicycle parking facilities
Emphasis will be placed on projects that focus on commuter cyclists, and new or improved
cycle parking facilities. Applicants must provide 50% of the funding for the proposed project.
Applications for funding closed in May 2009.
7.3.4 Ministry of Transport Parking Space Levy
The Parking Space Levy (PSL) was introduced to discourage car use in major commercial
centres, encourage use of public transport and to improve air quality. The PSL funds public
transport infrastructure projects which make it easier and more convenient for people to
access public transport services.
Every dollar raised is spent on building and maintaining bus, rail and ferry interchanges,
commuter car parks, bus shelters, taxi stands, kiss and ride facilities, bicycle lockers, light
rail systems and better passenger information and security systems. This funding source
could be used to finance the additional secure bicycle lockers at North Sydney station and
St Leonards station (see section 6.4).
7.3.5 Department of Planning
The Department of Planning (DoP) administers a Greenspace Grant program to assist local
Councils in improvements to the quality and accessibility of Sydney Greenspace. Grants
from this program have been used to fund off-road recreational paths and trails.
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7.3.6 NSW Sports and Recreation
A number of funding opportunities are available through the NSW Department of Sports and
Recreation. These grants assist Local Government Authorities and not-for-profit sporting
and recreational organisations to develop community oriented local sporting and
recreational facilities throughout NSW. Details of the different programs offered are
available from the NSW Sport and Recreation website: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/grants
7.3.7 Community and Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate sponsorship is not a large source of funding, but it is an option that should be
investigated by council especially where bicycle facilities lead directly to a commercial of
public facility, thereby providing the opportunity for the sponsor to gain benefit from either
direct or indirectly advertising their product.
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Appendix A
Unit Rates for Bicycle Treatments and Physical Works Schedules
2009 North Sydney Bike Strategy - Unit Costs
Facility Assumed Unit Cost ($/km)* Typical Works Required
Mixed traffic street $5,000
* Pavement logos (PS-2, see NSW Bike Guidelines Fig 8.3) every 200m and near intersections * Directional intersection signs. It has been assumed 10 signs (bi-directional) are required for every km of bicycle route* G9-258A at hazards where appropriate
Parking separation line $15,000
* Solid edgeline 2.0m from kerb* Pavement logos every 200m and near intersections * Directional intersection signs * G9-258A at hazards where appropriate
Parking separation line (mod.) $25,000As for parking separation lines, including modification and possible removal of existing road linemarkings
Bicycle shoulder lane $20,000
* Broken edgeline 2.0m from kerb* Solid edgeline 3.4m from kerb* Pavement logos every 200m and near intersections * Directional and advisory signage* G9-258A at hazards where appropriate
Bicycle shoulder lane (mod.) $30,000As for bicycle shoulder lanes, including modification and possible removal of existing road linemarkings
Contra flow lane $25,000
* Two solid edgelines * Pavement logos every 75m and near intersections * PA-1 pavement travel direction arrows* Directional and advisory signage* G9-258A at hazards where appropriate
Shared pathway $400,000
* 3m wide concrete path with steel reinforcement* Pavement centreline* Pavement logos every 200m and near intersections * Directional intersection signs * Regulatory signs where appropriate
*Cost for both directions unless denoted
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<3,000
vpd
3,000 -
5,000 vpd
>5,000
vpd
Route 1 Wollstonecraft to Mosman
No works required
Ridge Street West Street to Miller Street 0.21 12.5 � Parking separation line (mod.) $25,000.00 $5,250.00 5,250.00$
No works required
Bent Street Winter Avenue to Yeo Street 0.09 11 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Yeo Street Ben Boyd Road to Wycombe Road 0.26 10.5 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Wycombe Road Yeo Street to Harrison Street 0.09 14 � Parking separation line $15,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Harrison Street Wycombe Rd to Rangers Rd 0.32 11 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,600.00 1,600.00$
Rangers Road Harrison Street to Murdoch Street 0.08 13 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Rangers Road Murdoch Street to Spofforth Street 0.25 13 � Bicycle shoulder lane $20,000.00 $5,000.00 5,000.00$
Wycombe Road Harrison Street to Raymond Road 0.42 14 � Parking separation line $15,000.00 $6,300.00 6,300.00$
No works required
Total 25,000.00$
Route 2 Milsons Point Station to Cremorne Point Wharf
Burton Street SHB to Ennis Road 0.09 12 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Ennis Road Burton Street Underpass to End of Ennis Rd 0.27 11 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Ennis Road Path Ennis Road to McDougall Street 0.10 1.8 No works required
Ennis Road Path McDougall Street to High Street 0.12 2.1 Signage on existing path 2 $250.00 $500.00 500.00$
Alfred Street High Street to Darley Street 0.58 3 Signage on existing path 10 $250.00 $2,500.00 2,500.00$
No works required
Harriette St Wycombe Rd to Bannerman St 0.20 11 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Bannerman St Harriette St to Murdoch St 0.33 12 � Parking separation line (mod.) $25,000.00 $8,250.00 Watch for cyclist sign 2 $250.00 $500.00 8,750.00$
No works required
Total 17,000.00$
Route 3 St Leonards to West Street
Atchison Street Christie Street to Mitchell Street No works required
Atchison Street Mitchell Street to Willoughby Road 0.15 12.8 � Contra flow lane $25,000.00 $3,750.00 3,750.00$
Atchison Street R6 Warning Signs with W8-23 At Willoughby Road 2 $250.00 $500.00 500.00$
Atchison Street Willoughby Road to Matthews Lane 0.43 12.8 � Parking separation line $15,000.00 $6,450.00 6,450.00$
Atchison Street At Willoughby Road and Alexander Street � Widen central refuge islands 2 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 10,000.00$
West Street St Thomas Rest Park Dropped Kerb to Matthews Lane At park entrance 1 $750.00 $750.00 750.00$
St Thomas Rest Park Shared Footpath 0.15 Upgrade of shared path $200,000.00 $30,000.00 Widen existing shared path to 3.0m $751.00 $0.00 30,000.00$
Total 52,000.00$
Route 4 Palmer Street to Amherst Street
Palmer Street Hamilton Lane to Brook Street 0.15 12.5 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Palmer Street At on/off ramp entrance Directional signage At entrance to on/off ramp 2 $250.00 $500.00 500.00$
Brook Street, On Ramp/Off Ramp Brook Street to Warringah Freeway 0.40 Bicycle logos on path 1 $500.00 $500.00 500.00$
No works required*
Amherst Street West Street to Miller Street No works required*
Amherst Street Miller Street to Warringa Road 0.53 12.8 � Bicycle shoulder lane $20,000.00 $10,600.00 Roundabout treatments - bicycle logos on all
approaches to roundabout
West Street, Bellevue Street,
Warringa Road
12 $110.00 $1,500.00 12,100.00$
Total 15,000.00$
* Route to be upgraded as part of RTA Regional Route - See section 6.2 of 2009 bike strategy
Route 5 Cammeray to Young Street
No works required
Route 6 Balls Head Drive
No works required
Route 7 St Leonards to Crows Nest
Oxley Street to Alexander Street No works required
Oxley Street Chandos Street to Alexander Street Roundabout treatments - bicycle logos on all
approaches to roundabout
Chandos Street, Albany Street and
Alexander Street
2,000.00$
Total 2,000.00$
Total Route
Cost
Facility Description
Description / Notes Location Qty / LengthUnit Rate Total Section
Cost
Unit Cost Subcost
Note on other Facilities
Sub-cost
Section Details
Section Section Start and End Points Length
(km)
Recommended Bicycle
Treatment (refer to Facility
type of Unit Costs schedule)
Warringah Freeway shoulder
Route
Road Width
(m)
Murdoch St to Cremorne Point Wharf
Cost
Estimated Traffic Volume
Wycombe Street to Phillips Street
Darley Street to Harriette St
Morton Street to West Street
Miller Street to Bent Street
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Facility Description
Description / Notes Location Qty / LengthUnit Rate Total Section
Cost
Unit Cost Subcost
Note on other Facilities
Sub-cost
Section Details
Section Section Start and End Points Length
(km)
Recommended Bicycle
Treatment (refer to Facility
type of Unit Costs schedule)
Route
Road Width
(m)
Cost
Estimated Traffic Volume
Route 8 Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cammeray
Alfred Street South Burton Street to Pedestrian Signals 0.07 4.5 Shared Footpath Signage on existing path 2 $250.00 $500.00 500.00$
Alfred Street South Pedestrian Signals to Lavender Street 0.25 11 Parking separation line $15,000.00 $3,750.00 3,750.00$
Alfred Street South At Lavender Street 0.01 Install green pavement marking to direct
northbound cyclists onto kerb
Between dropped kerb at entrance
to Middlemiss St and roundabout
8 $100.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Alfred Street South At Middlemiss and Lavender St Roundabout treatments - bicycle logos on all
approaches to roundabout
"Watch for Cyclist" sign at Lavender St approach
At Middlemiss St/Lavender St
roundabout
$1,500.00 1,500.00$
Middlemiss St Alfred Street South to Arthur St � Install green pavement at start and end of contra
flow lane
Directional arrows and bicycle logos
Arrows and bicycle logos in both
northbound and southbound
directions
$3,000.00 3,000.00$
Middlemiss St Alfred Street South to Arthur St 0.12 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 Located in the middle of the road
adjacent to the contra-flow lane
Arthur St Middlemiss St to Pacific Hwy No works required
Pacific Hwy At Arthur Street Install guidance signs for oncoming northbound
vehicles (G9-57)
Pacific Hwy Arthur Street to Miller Street No works required
Miller Street Pacific Hwy to Berry Street 0.17 Varies � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 Excluding section on Western side of road where
bicycle lane exists
1,500.00$
Miller Street At Berry Street Relocate directional sign just south of Berry to
north of traffic lights, indicating cyclists turn left to
Cammeray
Miller Street Berry Street to Ridge Street 0.40 12.8 � Bicycle shoulder lane $20,000.00 $4,000.00 Western side of road only 4,000.00$
Miller Street Berry Street to Ridge Street 0.40 12.8 � Parking separation line $15,000.00 $3,000.00 Eastern side of road only 3,000.00$
Berry Street Miller Street to Angelo Street No works required
Berry Street At Angelo Street intersection Modify existing sign - should direct cyclists straight
ahead not right
Berry Street Angelo Street to Pacific Hwy No works required
Pacific Hwy Berry Street to West Street No works required
West Street Church Street to Palmer Street 1.27 12.8 � Bicycle Shoulder Lane (mod.) $30,000.00 $38,100.00 38,100.00$
Palmer Street West Street to Hamilton Lane 0.17 12.5 � Mixed Traffic Street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Total 59,000.00$
Route 9 Smoothey Park to Morton Street
Russell Street At Smoothey Park entrance Install green pavement marking to direct
southbound cyclists onto kerb*
1,500.00$
No works required
Total 2,000.00$
* See section 6.2.4 of the bike strategy for details regarding this specific treatment
Route 10 Shirley Road to Bay Road
No works required
Route 11 Milner Crescent to Berry Island via Shirley Road
No works required
Route 12 Ernest Street to West Street via Rosalind Street
Ernest Street Warringah Freeway to Anzac Avenue 0.20 1.5-2.5 Shared Pathway $200,000.00 $40,000.00 Upgrade of existing path including signage 40,000.00$
Anzac Avenue Ernest Street to Rosalind Street 0.20 Varies � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Rosalind Street Anzac Street to Miller Street 0.13 12.8 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Rosalind Street Approaches to Miller Street Install a 'walk bike' sign 2 $250.00 $500.00 500.00$
Rosalind Street Miller Street to West Street 0.23 12.8 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Total 45,000.00$
Smoothey Park to Morton Street
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Facility Description
Description / Notes Location Qty / LengthUnit Rate Total Section
Cost
Unit Cost Subcost
Note on other Facilities
Sub-cost
Section Details
Section Section Start and End Points Length
(km)
Recommended Bicycle
Treatment (refer to Facility
type of Unit Costs schedule)
Route
Road Width
(m)
Cost
Estimated Traffic Volume
Route 13 Grasmere Reserve to Bannerman Street via Winnie Street
Bennelong Road Brightmore Street to Illiliwa Street 0.10 11 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Illiliwa Street Bennelong Road to Grasmere Road 0.43 12.5 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $2,150.00 2,150.00$
Waters Road Grasmere Road to Winnie Street 0.07 12.8 � Bicycle shoulder lane $20,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Winnie Street Waters Road to Military Road 0.29 12.8 � Bicycle shoulder lane $20,000.00 $5,800.00 5,800.00$
Murdoch Street Military Road to Rangers Road 0.38 11 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,900.00 1,900.00$
Murdoch Street Rangers Road to Bannerman Street 0.34 12.8 � Bicycle shoulder lane $20,000.00 $6,800.00 6,800.00$
Total 20,000.00$
Route 14 Phillips Street to Neutral Bay Wharf
Ben Boyd Road Phillips Street to Kurraba Road 0.33 12.8 � Bicycle shoulder lane (mod.) $30,000.00 $9,900.00 9,900.00$
Kurraba Road Ben Boyd Road to Manns Avenue 0.05 3 Shared Footpath Signs and logos 6 $350.00 $2,100.00 2,100.00$
Manns Avenue At steps Install wheel ramp* 1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 3,000.00$
Manns Avenue Kurraba Road to Hayes Street 0.13 7 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Hayes Street Manns Avenue to Neutral Bay Wharf 0.13 10 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Total
*This is to be confirmed with council, subject to improved lighting around the area 18,000.00$
Route 15 Miller Street to McMahons Point Wharf
No works required
Route 16 North Sydney CBD to St Leonards
Mount Street Miller Street to Edward Street 0.20 11 � Mixed traffic street $5,000.00 $1,500.00 1,500.00$
Edward Street At Mount street Re-mark give way line Edward St at Mount St (southern
approach)
$1,500.00 1,500.00$
No works required
Bay Road Path Install warning (W6-1) at southern and northern
exit
2 $250.00 $500.00 500.00$
No works required
Nicholson Street At Shirley Road Install give way lines across Nicholson St At Shirley Road $1,000.00 1,000.00$
Nicholson Street Shirley Road to Oxley Street 0.21 12.8 � Bicycle shoulder lane $20,000.00 $4,200.00 4,200.00$
Total 9,000.00$
Route 17 Strathallen Avenue to Cammeray Road
No works required
Route 18 West Street to Wyong Road
No works required
Young Street At Sutherland St and Grasmere St Roundabout treatment - bicycle logos on all
approaches to roundabout
Sutherland St, Grasmere St 2,000.00$
No works required
Total 2,000.00$
Route 19 Palmer Street to Ernest Street via Cammeray Golf Course
No works required
Route 20 Nicholson Street to West Street
No works required
Grasmere Road to Wyong Road
West St to Young St
Edward Street to Bay Road path
Bay Road Path to Nicholson Street
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HarbourLink Proposal
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HarbourLinkNorth Sydney Council is pursuing
sustainable transport options that
encourage the use of alternative
modes of transport to the private
car and give people new options for
active travel.
HarbourLink has emerged from this
Vision to ensure that pedestrians
and cyclists enjoy easy and safe
access throughout North Sydney and
through to the Sydney CBD via the
Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The scheme seeks to encourage
more people to experience travel on
foot or bicycle.
The concept is for an elevated shared
path with minimal grade, spanning
approximately 2 kms from the deck
level of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to
St Leonards Park and Falcon Street
along the Warringah Freeway
corridor.
The path will bypass the road level
issues of steep topography, complex
routes and congestion and will link
the City’s South, East and West with
Northern regional cycleways and
pedestrian routes.
The project is currently at concept
stage and development is dependent
on obtaining funding for the project.
HarbourLink is a Vision for the future
of active and sustainable transport.
HarbourLink connection to the Harbour Bridge bicycle path at Burton Street Milsons Point
Warringah Freeway Corridor section, south of St Leonards Park and Ridge Street
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Appendix C
Photographs of Cycling Routes
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 1: Wollstonecraft to Spofforth Street
Photograph I - Ridge Street near Berry Street
Photograph II - Ridge Street overpass wheel ramp
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 2: Milsons Point Station to Cremorne Point Wharf
Photograph III - Ennis Road
Photograph IV - Spruson Street
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 3: St Leonards to West Street
Photograph V - Atchison Street
Photograph VI - Existing Atchison Street contra-flow lane
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 3: St Leonards to West Street
Photograph VII - St Thomas Rest Park
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 4: Palmer Street to Amherst Street
Photograph VIII - Warringah Freeway Shoulder Entrance
Photograph IX - Warringah Freeway Shoulder
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 8: Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cammeray
Photograph X - Middlemiss Street Contra-flow Lane
Photograph XI - Pacific Highway near Arthur Street
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 8: Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cammeray
Photograph XII - West Street
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 9: Smoothey Park to Morton Street
Photograph XIII - Russell Street Railway Underpass
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 12: Ernest Street to West Street via Rosiland Street
Photograph XIV - Rosiland Street/Miller Street Intersection
Photograph XV - Rosiland Street
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 12: Ernest Street to West Street via Rosiland Street
Photograph XVI - Anzac Avenue
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 13: Grasmere Reserve to Bannerman Street via Winnie Street
Photograph XVII - Winnie Street
Photograph XVIII - Murdoch Street
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 14: Phillips Street to Neutral Bay Wharf
Photograph XIX - Ben Boyd Road (south of Phillips Street)
Photograph XX - Manns Avenue
North Sydney 2009 Bicycle Strategy
Photographs of Cycling Routes
Arup
Route 16: St Leonards to North Sydney CBD
Photograph XXI - Nicholson Street
Photograph XXII - Morton Street Steps