The wheels are in motion to improve the cycling and pedestrian network along the heritage-listed Parkway Avenue in Hamilton South.
And, now, residents can have their say on the proposal.
The planned improvements, between the National Park Street and Smith Street intersections, includes both on-road cycle lanes, sections of off-road shared pathway, amendments to the roundabouts, as well as two combined pedestrian-cycling crossings across Parkway Avenue and the grassed median.
The project – being delivered by City of Newcastle (CN), utilising $469,500 from the Australian Government Black Spot Program as administered by Transport for NSW – also aims to maintain the heritage and character of the thoroughfare.
It’ll embrace its uniform streetscape and retain the grand median with iconic Norfolk pine trees.
Executive manager transport and regulation Ryan Tranter said the cycleway and shared pathways would foster a safer and more accessible route for cyclists and pedestrians.
“This venture will provide safe, convenient connections between our shopping centres, favourite places to visit and homes, inspiring people to walk and ride more often,” he explained.
“So, we want to hear from residents, high school students, commuters and anyone who has an interest in the proposed improvements to Parkway Avenue.
“Community feedback is an important aspect of the process… and I encourage everyone to have their say during the public exhibition period to help inform the detailed design.”
In alignment with council’s On Our Bikes Cycling Plan, the project proposes designated cycle routes and slowing vehicles by adding speed cushions and realigning the kerb to narrow the lanes on approach of the two roundabouts.
New priority crossing points will also improve safety for pedestrians travelling in the area.
The new cycleway and shared path will complement City of Newcastle’s $2 million upgrade, which is underway at Maud Street in Waratah West, addressing safety and accessibility issues with a signalised crossing, improved alignment, kerb extension and shared paths.
Community feedback on the Parkway Avenue proposed concept plans is open until 5pm on Monday 18 November.
It will be incorporated as part of the detailed design stage.
To view the preliminary concept plans and complete the online survey, visit newcastle.nsw.gov.au/yoursay.
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