The draft plan for 2015 to 2020 has an overarching vision for Joondalup to be recognised as a bike-friendly City and identifies the importance of improving cycling connectivity.
It addresses four key focus areas – people, pathways, places and promotions – with 12 proposed projects, including regular bike-friendly events and increasing knowledge of rider movements, numbers and requirements.
“Increasing bike riding and making it a central part of how people move around has the potential to transform the City of Joondalup to a place that is greener, safer, less congested, more socially connected and more liveable,” Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard said.
“Our City recognises there has been a seismic shift in the community’s attitude to bike use from a form of recreation to an alternative mode of transport.
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The draft plan will be presented to the council for final endorsement later this year.
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