Interactive map - Cycling and walking in North Sydney and beyond | Warringah Freeway Upgrade

The Cycling and walking in North Sydney and Beyond consultation has now closed.

Thank you for your submissions. We are reviewing your feedback and will share a summary in Q4 2023.

Download the Active Transport Network Review Download information about the Walking and Bike Riding, North Sydney and surrounds consultation

We asked you about how we could make walking and bike riding more attractive and accessible to you, your family and broader community? What improvements to public spaces are important to you when moving around the area, either on foot, a mobility device, a pushbike, or with children?

The map shows suggested priorities for cycling and walking. Transport for NSW invited your feedback on these routes. Some of these routes would require major road changes and would be longer term initiatives.

About the existing walking and bike riding network

The suburbs north of the Harbour Bridge are gateways to Sydney’s CBD, with cycling and pedestrian commuters crossing the Harbour Bridge to the city, or to work in North Sydney.

These urban areas are densely populated, with local pedestrians and bike riders moving across their suburbs to access amenities such as shops, education, health services, recreational spaces and a large number of educational facilities.

In addition, major highways carve through the area, close to residential communities, streamlining traffic through and into the suburban areas.

These densely populated, complex areas have competing transport needs. Transport NSW recognises there is work to be done to improve journeys for riding and walking.

How your feedback will be used — the Active Transport Network Review

The Active Transport Network Review (ATNR)

Your feedback will inform the final recommendations in the Active transport Network Review of walking and bike riding networks in the busy areas around the Warringah Freeway Upgrade. The review will be shared with local councils so they can apply for upgrades funding through Transport’s Get Active funding program.

The ATNR was submitted to the Department in mid-2023. The feedback from the community consultation is being considered and will be included as an update to the Review in Q3 2023. The findings are to be implemented following Planning Secretary approval.

*We often use the term “active transport” to describe walking, bike riding and other small, mobility device uses that are human powered.

About 15-Minute Neighbourhoods

Transport for NSW has a vision for 15-minute neighbourhoods, that will allow communities to be strong, vibrant and active. We will do this by prioritising place making, walking, bike riding and micromobility (motorised, light weight vehicles such as e-bikes, electric scooters, and skateboards) to support 15-minute access to everyday destinations and local transport networks.

Making these trips easier and more appealing will revitalise local centres by increasing foot traffic and support local economies. It will also promote sustainability by reducing vehicle emissions and noise which will boost amenity and create a feeling of a more connected neighbourhood and community. The 15-minute neighbourhood concept helps promote healthy lifestyles and support independent mobility for children.

Walking and bike riding should be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, including children, people using assisted mobility devices, E-scooters and other micro-mobility devices.

You can find more information here about active transport and 15-minute neighbourhoods: