Newcastle council is reviving a 5-year-old cycle plan for Hunter Street, which was deferred when the NSW Government launched its light-rail project.
Greens Councillor, John Mackenzie says the original light-rail planned promised a cycleway but it was never delivered.
"This is an important initiative to address the shortfalls that Newcastle have been left with due to light-rail," he said.
The two-way cycle path would run west from Union Street to Gordon Avenue before joining up with an existing riding route to Hamilton and beyond.
It is hoped it will reduce traffic, which can easily bank up through the major traffic lights.
"This will reduce parking stress, reduce congestion and reduce pollution," he said.
The plan will connect the city for cyclists and the public with electric bikes already available all across the city.
"Not having a separated cycle-way is the number one discouraging factor for people to make the decision to use their bikes as a commuting option.
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