The Inner West Council has adopted a Cycling Strategy & Action Plan; however, progress is painfully slow. Around 60% of car trips in the Inner West are under 5km, a short distance to ride; but the cycling environment needs to improve, so that school kids, commuters, and cargo-bikes with toddlers, pets, or groceries get to their destinations safely.

While Mayor Darcy Byrne fights for improvements to the Rozelle Interchange, a missed opportunity is active transport! Choosing to ride can help reduce traffic problems throughout the Inner West. Especially while the T3 train line is closed for upgrades.

The City of Sydney has proven that high quality cycleways can rapidly be built, and that safe infrastructure increases ridership dramatically, reduces congestion, supports population health, and increases independence for students and mobility scooter users.

To build a safe, separated, and connected bike network, we want Inner West Council to:

• Start designs on 5 priority routes & trial 5 popup cycleways this year.
• Accelerate construction on planned projects, such as Lilyfield, Addison & Marrickville Roads.
• Commit to quality designs, learning from mistakes on Livingstone & Carrington Roads.