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Gosford City Council Draft Bike Plan 2011 (Australia)

Gosford City Council's Draft Bike Plan 2011 was released in September 2011 for public comment. The Council is inviting comment via traditional written submissions along with online polls and discussions.

The plan provides strategic guidance in the delivery of a safe, well connected and comfortable cycling environment. Initiatives include recommended projects, programs and
policies to encourage cycling for the next 10 years and beyond.

Priorities and targets of the plan include:

• Increase the mode share of bicycle trips made in the local government area to 5%1 by 2016 consistent with the targets of the NSW State Plan 20102 and 8% by 2031.
• Increase the mode share o f bicycle trips as a mode of travel to work from 0.4% in 20063 to 2.0% by 2016 and 5% by 2031
• Increase the proportion of bicycle trips made to train stations: to 5% for Gosford and 8% for Woy Woy by 20314
• Increase the proportion of parking - generally 3-5% bicycle parking provision rates5 for a range of land use types in new developments
• Achieve good levels of safety, confidence and comfort for cyclists that ride in the city
• Promote the city as a destination for low-impact bicycle tourism.

Input was sought from Council staff and key stakeholders during the preparation of the draft report. Further input will be sought from relevant community groups during the public exhibition period to ensure that the greatest number of potential cyclists are encouraged to use the network.

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