The City is keen to learn about the potential improvements that can be made to the municipality's shared trails network.
In an engagement process that begun Monday, residents are encouraged to identify missing links, issues and opportunities with our network of shared and off-road paths.
This will inform the City's Shared Trails Masterplan, which aims to increase the number of cycling and walking trips through a connected, safe and inviting network.
We are seeking feedback on the gaps or missing links that are important to you and would enable you to move more freely and safely throughout Greater Geelong.
Through the masterplan, we aim to identify priorities and principles to guide capital works and strategic planning projects.
This will ultimately help develop a list of short-term and longer-term upgrades and initiatives that the City can progressively implement over the coming years.
As part of the 30-year Clever and Creative Vision, it was identified that the community wants to make travel between suburbs easier through a network of pedestrian and cycling paths.
The network would connect to key destinations, such as employment, education, sport and recreation areas.
Providing quality facilities would increase active transport, improve the health and wellbeing of communities, reduce congestion and benefit the environment.
An improved network would also contribute to the local economy, maximise opportunities to increase cycle tourism and attract cyclists to Geelong.
The shared trails network will use the off-road Principle Bicycle Network paths and Strategic Cycling Corridors as a base.
We want the network to be accessible and respectful of all users, from pedestrians to cyclists and those on horses.
The community can take part in the engagement process online via an interactive map throughout July and August.
Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay to add to the discussion.
