We’re seeking feedback from the community about a proposal to upgrade the shared walking and cycling path along the southern side of Old South Head Road between Bon Accord Avenue and Victoria Street, Bondi Junction.
The proposal involves:
- improving the existing shared path between Bondi Road and Bon Accord Avenue with new pavement markings and signage, improved intersection crossings and rationalisation of street furniture (where possible) and
- extension of the existing shared path along the section of footpath between Bon Accord Avenue and Victoria Road. This includes widening a section of footpath and replacement with new landscaping;
- new landscaping is also proposed to soften the streetscape and provide some shade
The new section of shared path will.
- increase visibility of shared nature of the path for pedestrian and bike riders
- improve understanding of pedestrian and bike rider interaction and responsibility
- increase safety for pedestrians and bike riders on the shared path
- improve safety at interaction with motor with an increased awareness of priorities
- increase capacity of the shared path
- provide bike riders with an alternate option to riding with heavy traffic on Old South Head Road between Victoria Road and Bon Accord Avenue
- provide continuity for bike riders between the existing shared path on Victoria Road and on Old South Head Road between Bon Accord Avenue and Bondi Road.
The shared path is just under four metres in width with some pinch points due to street furniture. Detailed design for new landscaping proposed will take into consideration the need to provide adequate widths for this highly used path.
We’re seeking feedback from the community about a proposal to upgrade the shared walking and cycling path along the southern side of Old South Head Road between Bon Accord Avenue and Victoria Street, Bondi Junction. Concept design of these proposals can be viewed here.
The proposal involves:
- improving the existing shared path between Bondi Road and Bon Accord Avenue with new pavement markings and signage, improved intersection crossings and rationalisation of street furniture (where possible) and
- extension of the existing shared path along the section of footpath between Bon Accord Avenue and Victoria Road. This includes widening a section of footpath and replacement with new landscaping;
- new landscaping is also proposed to soften the streetscape and provide some shade
The new section of shared path will.
- increase visibility of shared nature of the path for pedestrian and bike riders
- improve understanding of pedestrian and bike rider interaction and responsibility
- increase safety for pedestrians and bike riders on the shared path
- improve safety at interaction with motor with an increased awareness of priorities
- increase capacity of the shared path
- provide bike riders with an alternate option to riding with heavy traffic on Old South Head Road between Victoria Road and Bon Accord Avenue
- provide continuity for bike riders between the existing shared path on Victoria Road and on Old South Head Road between Bon Accord Avenue and Bondi Road.
The shared path is just under four metres in width with some pinch points due to street furniture. Detailed design for new landscaping proposed will take into consideration the need to provide adequate widths for this highly used path.
Next Steps
Council staff will review and evaluate the submissions made to this consultation and update the concept design accordingly. Detailed design for proposed works will be produced and a report prepared to Waverley Traffic Committee for approval.
The recommendation of the Traffic Committee will be presented to Council along with the comments received for a final decision. This recommendation will be documented in the Council Minutes and will be available on Council’s website.
How to have your say
To comment, please submit your feedback in writing by 5pm Monday 13 February:
- online in the feedback form below
- via email to waver@waverley.nsw.gov.au
- via post to:
Mr Peter Brown, General Manager
Waverley Council
PO Box 9, Bondi Junction, NSW 1355
Please note that the comments submitted will form part of Council’s public record and as such can be made available public viewing on request.
For more information, please contact Council's Shaping Waverley team on 9083 8678.
