City of Newcastle has received funding from the state government to develop a new bike track between Adamstown Station and Newcastle West.
The $110,000 injection will be used to develop a detailed design for the proposed shared track, which will connect the inner-city bypass near William Street to the existing route between Mordue Parade and Wilkinson Avenue.
The project is one of five city pathways funded by the government's $110 million NSW Get Active program.
Newcastle Cycleways Movement President Sam Reich, said the cycling community are looking forward to having their say on the project.
"The funding that's been received from the state government is going to go towards design; investigating the best route and the best treatment on the street," Mr Reich said.
"The main thing we're always interested in is cycling for utility, cycling for transport; not just recreational riding, but to get people from A to B, from home to the shops, to their schools, or to their workplace."
The project is part of council's 10-year plan to connect key routes across the city and provide a safe cycling network by 2030.
A council spokesperson told Newcastle Herald, the public will be consulted during the design process, and Mr Reich said safety should be of utmost concern.
"We do already have a designated route that takes us into town, but it's on road so it's daunting for less experienced cyclists and for younger cyclists and their families. We're hopeful that all the improvements that are underway in the cycling network, will allow and encourage more people to ride, leaving the cars at home and making it safer for everyone involved."
He also said local cyclists were looking forward to seeing the wheels in motion.
"All the improvements we can make to the city cycling network are going to benefit the entire community."
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| Plans are underway for a new bike track between Adamstown Station and Newcastle West. |
