The East-West Regional route will connect North Strathfield and Henley Marine Drive (The Bay Run). This route will expand our local bike network to provide a safe cycling environment for people of all ages and riding abilities.

This route will play a vital role in establishing a regional cycleway link between Sydney CBD and other local government areas located further to the west and south. The route will also help connect schools, parks, residential areas and retail/businesses areas.

More people riding bicycles means less people that would otherwise contribute to traffic congestion by driving a car.

Impacts on existing trees has been minimised where possible. As part of the project tree removals will be offset by planting new trees at appropriate locations.

The revised design for Lyons Road West requires the removal of one tree at the corner of William Street and Lyons Road West.

This project aims to make it easier and safer to walk and ride. The plans include a number of elements to assist pedestrians and bike riders such as pedestrian and bike crossings, pedestrian refuges, and upgraded footpaths.

The updated design features a new footpath along the north side of Lyons Road West as well as two new raised pedestrian and bike crossings.

This section is being prioritised as it will provide a key connection along the regional cycleway route.

To the west it will connect to an existing shared path at Crane Street, and to the east bikes can continue on the road through Five Dock via Henry Street.

A key focus on the route development was to minimise the loss of kerbside parking. However, the removal of the car spaces is required in some locations particularly where there is limited room and high vehicle volumes. Where the route takes bike riders along or across busy roads, it is important that facilities are provided to create a comfortable and safe riding environment.

The Lyons Road West section of the cycleway will require the removal of approximately 46 parking spaces. A parking survey is currently being undertaken to better understand parking impacts, and will be reviewed alongside community feedback.

We will continue to seek funding for the remaining segments and there will be opportunities to provide feedback on the draft designs for each segment as needed in the future.