A 13.8-kilometre shared path planned alongside the final stage of the M1 metro rail line will link the Sydney suburbs of Sydenham and Bankstown.
Dubbed the 'MetroWay', the path will follow the rail corridor and intersect with the newly opened GreenWay shared path at Dulwich Hill.
The shared path will allow riders and pedestrians to connect easily from the cafes and breweries of Marrickville to the restaurants of Campsie and Bankstown.
Its intersection with the GreenWay means riders will also be able to reach the Bay Run and Cooks River via one continuous, separated path.
One highlight along the way will be the new Dulwich Hill station plaza, which opened on 16 February 202 and strengthens connections between bus services in the nearby village centre, Dulwich Hill Light Rail and the metro station.
The MetroWay will include rest stops, public art, trees, lights and signs. It will connect stations along the M1 metro rail line with existing and planned bike networks and be designed for people of all ages and abilities.
The path will connect with more than 350 bike spaces at rail stations in the south-west.
Tenders for the project opened this week, with a contract hopefully awarded later this year and early works to begin soon afterwards.
The state government has not yet given an estimated cost or completion date for the project.
Transport Minister John Graham said, "Combining the MetroWay with the GreenWay will completely unlock the south-west and the inner west for runners, walkers and cyclists.
"This mega-project is about so much more than building a metro – it's about housing uplift, new public spaces and ways of getting active.
"The inner west has long been known for its pub and cafe scene, now with the GreenWay and the MetroWay it will also be loved for its active outdoor options."
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