Council received a $10,000 grant from Department of Transport to review and develop a new Bike Plan for Goomalling town site. GTA Consultant were the successful tenderers to assist Council with this process and have created a plan that aligns with Department of Transport’s Western Australian Bicycle Network (WABN) Plan 2017, which will assist in attracting future funding through Department of Transport WABN grant program.
The Goomalling Bike Plan 2020-2030 was adopted by Council at their special meeting on 29 April 2020. The plan highlights gaps in our current provision of shared path network compared to contemporary standards as well as other opportunities to enhance user experience. The outcomes within the plan are aligned with our Recreational Master Plan and are achievable with support from Department of Transport.
The plan highlights short-term improvements such as:
- Crossing point improvements and ramp upgrades
- Complete the missing links in the network
- Access to pump park
- End of trip facilities: water fountains, seating and repair stations
Medium to long term improvements include:
- Safe Active Street (Hoddy Street)
- Protected on-road cycling (Forrest St, Railway Tce, Quinlan St)
- Shared Paths
- Wayfinding signage
- Your Move program
- Lighting
Implementation priority as identified in the plan:
1. Kerb ramp upgrades – kerb ramp connections should be constructed as a priority to ensure a continuous connected network Hoddy and Quinlan Street are particularly important.
2. Shared path (3.0m wide) along Throssell Street to the Caravan Park
3. Path connection (minimum 2.5m for a shared path) to complete missing links along:
- Bowen Street – between Hoddy and Forrest St
- High Street – between James and Throssell St
4. Pump park access to connect users to the recreation hub and provide children with access to the pump park
5. On-road protected cycle lanes along Railway Terrace
6. Safe Active Street along Hoddy Street
7. Closure of Quinlan Street between Hoddy and Lockyer Streets as set out in the recreation master plan
8. Protected on-road cycle lanes along Quinlan Street
9. Bicycle parking at Goomalling Primary School, Recreation hub, Railway Terrace commercial strip, swimming pool and hospital
10. Seating at the recreation hub and hospital
11. Water fountains at the recreation hub and swimming pool
12. Bicycle repair station at the pump park, recreation hub and swimming pool
More details
Finalised Bike Plan
Cycling Route Hierarchy
End of Trip Facilities and Crossing Points
