"Finally, they are doing something about that horrible intersection at Union Street"

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Union Street Cycleway Community Consultation - 12 November
2008
Invitation

Come and discuss proposed design concepts and measures to
ensure a safe cycling route and a liveable green network
through Pyrmont.
Date

Wednesday 12 November 2008
7.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue

Pyrmont Community Centre, Cnr John and Mount Streets,
Pyrmont
Project Background

Many cities around the world, including London, New York,
Amsterdam and Melbourne, have introduced separated
cycleways.

The City of Sydney has allocated $77 million over the next
four years to build an effective cycle network across our
area. We want to make cycling a real transport alternative
that will reduce road congestion, cut emissions and improve
public health.

You are encouraged to come along to the community meeting to
see and contribute to the designs for Union Street.

Union Street is already an important part of the existing
City West cycling network and is a popular route for bike
riders linking the CBD to Pyrmont and ANZAC Bridge.
Project Scope

The project includes the introduction of a separated
cycleway from the intersection of Murray Street, along Union
Street to Union Square and Harris Street.

Planned features of the project include:

* Creation of separated, two-way cycleway from the
western end of Pyrmont Bridge along Union Street, to Union
Square
* Installation of a signalised cycle-safe crossing at
the intersection of Murray Street and Union Street
* Footpath improvements and new kerb alignment in
selected areas to provide better access for pedestrians
* Replacement of five small trees in poor condition and
additional tree planting
* Relocation of car parking on the northern side of
Union Street between Union Square and Pyrmont Street to
southern side of Union Street. Note: no loss of parking
spaces
* Raised footpath crossing on Union Street at Pyrmont
Bridge Road
* New bike parking near cafes and shops
* Permanent No Right Turn onto Murray Street South from
Union Street/ Pyrmont Bridge Road.

Project TimeLine

* Community Consultation - 12 November - 3 December 2008
* RTA approval - finalised Late 2008
* Report to Council - Early 2009
* Construction Commences - Mid 2009