Feedback sought on Council’s draft Active Transport Strategy
Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting feedback on a draft strategy that outlines a plan for active transport infrastructure over the next seven years.
Have your say on our Draft Active Transport Strategy.
20 June 2024
Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting feedback on a draft strategy that outlines a plan for active transport infrastructure over the next seven years.
“The draft strategy outlines a proposed roadmap for developing and maintaining infrastructure designed to get people safely from one place to another by their own steam and encourages people of all ages to participate in healthy exercise,” Assets and Operations Director, Ian Macfarlane said.
“This could be a shared pathway linking a residential area with a shopping zone, or ramped paved areas allowing safe access for people with prams or wheelchairs to a park for example.
“The draft Active Transport Strategy was developed by consultants PSA, in collaboration with the community, stakeholders and Council staff.
“Drafting the strategy involved an extensive review of the existing network, including a review of current transport and land use in the shire, and surveying residents online and in-person,” Mr Macfarlane said.
“The review and feedback helped us to shape a draft action plan suited to the shire’s active transport needs.
“Based on this we have identified a set of recommended actions which are now available for the community to provide feedback on.
“These recommendations have been split into two categories: shire-wide actions and centre-specific actions.
“We invite the community to read the draft strategy and recommendations and provide feedback by taking the short survey.
“All responses will be reviewed and carefully considered by the project team. The next step will be for a final report to go back to Council for consideration and determination.
“If adopted, the strategy will guide planning and investment opportunities for improvements to the active transport network as funds become available.”
The draft Active Transport Strategy is now open for comment and closes on Wednesday 10 July. To provide your feedback, visit the Have Your Say webpage.
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