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Options for this section of road were put forward for community feedback in September 2017.
Option likely to be developed: Alternative route along Kauri Street with sharrow road markings
Why this option?
From the feedback received in September 2017, this option had more community support than Options A or B. The proposed change would be appropriate for Kauri Street which has less traffic and low vehicle speeds. This route would need to connect to the northern section of Hobart Street.
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What’s next?
We expect this project to be progressed as future funding allows.
Read the summary of feedback (PDF 275KB)
Option A - One-way bike lanes (kerbside or traffic-side), with parking removed on one side of the road
Why Option A?
This option uses the route up Hobart Street, between Kedah Street and Wexford Road. The one-way bike lanes (kerbside or traffic-side) would improve safety for people on bikes, and could encourage less-confident riders to use the route. Parking would have to be removed from one side of the street for this option, unlike Options B and C.
Impacts
- Parking removed on one side of the street
- No change to footpaths
- No trees would be removed
- Likely uptake by people on bikes: Moderate to high increase
Option B: One-way bike lanes (kerbside or traffic-side), includes road widening and reducing footpath width
Why Option B?
This option uses the route up Hobart Street, between Kedah Street and Wexford Road. The one-way bike lanes (kerbside or traffic-side) would improve safety for people on bikes, and could encourage less-confident riders to use the route. Trees may have to be removed and the footpath narrowed for this option, unlike Options A and C.
Impacts
- No changes to parking
- Footpath narrowed slightly
- Likely uptake by people on bikes: Moderate to high increase
Option C - Alternative route along Kauri Street with sharrows
Why Option C?
This option uses a route with less traffic and lower speeds, reducing crash risk and severity. The alternative route up Kauri Street and Wexford Road is different from Options A and B. This option would cost less than options on the Hobart Street route.
Impacts
- No changes to parking
- No change to footpaths
- No trees would be removed
- Traffic speeds may need to be reduced
- Likely uptake by people on bikes: Moderate increase
We received feedback from the community about this project. Click here to view the summary graphs.
How we got here
In 2016 – following community open days, discussions with local residents and online feedback – Councillors confirmed the routes and roads that would be used to develop better biking connections.
FAQs
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Background documents
View supporting documents for improvements to Miramar.