Boroondara needs an East West bicycle path

Safe cycle paths, particularly an East West link, through Boroondara will promote cycling by providing residents with additional safe and convenient cycle routes free from car traffic. An Ease West link route would also benefit pedestrians, particularly in areas such as Canterbury Road shops and through Hawthorn and Camberwell.

In 2005, I prepared a route map and proposal for this link, using a previous report prepared in June 1996 and exploration along the possible route.

East West Link route and the Principle Bicycle Network (PBN)

The trail would run roughly parallel to the Lilydale & Belgrave rail line, extending from the Yarra River Trail at Burnley to Mitcham station. Currently all east west routes are primarily wide kerbside lanes with the one main exception being the exclusive Bicycle Lane along Mont Albert Rd. A dedicated trail would be a major improvement over the existing wide kerbside lanes.

If elected, I will make the planning and construction of the East West link one of my priorities on Council.

Links

• Eastern Rail Line Trail - Boroondara BUG
• Eastern Rail Trail bicycle path proposal, Peter Campbell