The federal government will contribute $900,000 for safety upgrades for pedestrians and cyclists along Urquhart Street in Horsham.
The upgrade is part of the City to River project, which seeks to enhance the connections between the Horsham city centre and river frontage with the aim of stimulating activity and growth.
The focus of the project is enhanced safety for bike riders with improved form and amenity of the street, including the addition of more tree canopy.
Treatments will include providing a consistent median, retaining the existing trees and additional canopy trees and increased tree planting along the footpaths. A reduced speed limit should improve bicycle safety without compromising parking availability.
The Horsham Rural City Council project was among 19 across Victoria to share in $21 million to build new, or upgrade existing, bicycle and walking paths.
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the government was investing in active transport options across Victoria to shape the way people move.
“This is about so much more than bike lanes and footpaths, it’s about reshaping our cities and regional centres, connecting our everyday places, and making our towns better to live in and easier to visit,” she said.
Victorian Senator Jana Stewart said the funding would make two key entry roads to Horsham’s city centre more accessible and safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
“We’re getting Horsham residents moving,” she said.
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