Plans released in May cover a proposed 3.3-kilometre shared bicycle and pedestrian path that will run alongside the Pacific Highway from Mowbray Road in Chatswood to the train station in St. Leonards, along with a 2.5-kilometre cycleway connecting Mowbray Road in Chatswood with the Pacific Highway in St. Leonards through a mixture of off-road paths and bike lanes.
The detailed plans were formulated through a programme of community consultation running since 2019, and they form part of the Willoughby Bike Plan 2012. Printing services can be used to support programs of public consultation like this.
In announcing the plans, Willoughby Mayor, Councillor Gail Giles-Gidney, said the creation of accessible, safe and direct cycleways as part of a long-term goal for the future of the local area. Robert Stokes, Planning and Public Spaces Minister, noted that the State Government funding for the initiative is part of its Precinct Support Scheme, which is worth $100 million. He added:
"Public spaces, cycleways and shared paths are just as important to the community as roads and shops, and these new facilities will provide local residents, workers and visitors with better access to active transport."
Construction has already commenced on the Pacific Highway to Herbert Street Artarmon Bicycle Route Improvement plan, which will result in shared paths alongside Reserve Road, Frederick Street and Campbell Street.