Green Square is the darling child of the City of Sydney.  Effectively, a green field site relatively free of the state government’s interference, the site presents a clear canvas for the City’s vision.

Located just 3.5km from the city centre and 4km from the airport, the precinct is expected to attract 54,000 new residents and 20,000 new jobs by 2030.  Getting sustainable transport bedded into the design early is clearly essential.

Recent fanfare about the precinct has focused on child care facilities, the state-of-the-art library, the designer aquatic centre and Clover’s discussion with Transport Minister Gladys to have the light rail network extended to the precinct.  All great outcomes.

(In this incarnation at least) The City of Sydney is a recognised champion for cycling, but we’re keen nonetheless to ensure that cycling isn’t provided for only as an after-thought. Retrofitting is for the birds cars.

As shown in the City of Sydney’s cycling map (below), the cycling network in the region is patchy.  The orange (separated cycleways) and green (on-road bike lanes) paths seem to fade in the approach to Green Square and Zetland or at least lose their sense of direction therein.  (Or is it rather that the internal streets of Victoria Park at least, already deliver on the “any street a rideable street” ideal such that cycleways aren’t required?…).

BIKESydney is keen to approach the City with the community’s cycling blueprint for the area.

What’s on your wishlist?  Which regional cycling desire lines? internal routes? building design ideas? parking? trip destinations? etc.

Add your ideas and wishlist items below or email us (cityride@bikesydney.org) if you’d like to assist in planning meetings and consultation around making Green Square cycling friendly.