Option in development: Option A
One-way bike lane on each side of the road, between the kerb and parked cars, car-door buffer zone
Why Option A?
From the feedback received in September 2017, this option had slightly more community support than Option B. It would provide better protection for people on bikes and be a good connection between Miramar and Strathmore Park. The proposed design is appropriate for this busy through route. A footpath-level bike path may be possible in the long-term but would involve the high costs of laying new kerbs and repositioning stormwater drains and pipes. Instead we are likely to develop a design for a kerbside bike lane at road level that would include a raised buffer for people to park against, and to get in and out of cars.
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What’s next?
We expect this project to be progressed as future funding allows, likely in 2019-2020.
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The Hobart Street route has two sections. There are three options for the Kedah Street to Wexford Road section and two for the Wexford Road to Miramar Avenue section. A bike path on Hobart Street could connect to Broadway in the future.
It is noted that these Hobart Street design options were developed after the final meeting of the Miramar community working group. The group did not support putting forward options for Hobart Street that would affect footpath widths, trees or parking. As Hobart Street is one of the connecting streets between Miramar and Strathmore Park, the Council felt it was important to test design options with the wider community.
Any impact on bus stops, pedestrian crossings and driveways would be detailed in the next stage of design, likely in 2019-2020.
Section 2: Wexford Road to Miramar Avenue
Option A - One-way bike paths between kerb and parking, (at footpath level) car-door buffer zone
Why Option A?
The kerbside bike path would improve safety for people on bikes, and encourage less-confident riders to use the route.
Impacts
- No changes to parking
- No changes to footpaths
- Two traffic islands (with trees) might have to be removed
- Likely uptake by people on bikes: High increase
Option B - One-way bike lanes between parking and traffic lane
Why Option B?
The new lanes would increase driver awareness of people on bikes, but would be unlikely to encourage less-confident riders to use the route. The pinch points created by the traffic islands would be removed.
Impacts
- No changes to parking
- No changes to footpaths
- Two traffic islands (with trees) might have to be removed
- Likely uptake by people on bikes: Moderate increase
Community feedback
We have received feedback from the community about this project. Click here to view the summary graphs.
How we got here
In 2016 – following community open days, discussions with local residents and online feedback – Councillors confirmed the routes and roads that would be used to develop better biking connections.
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