The Western Australian Government has released the Kimberley 2050 Cycling Strategy, the last of 11 initial regional strategies to guide cycle network planning across the state.
The strategy outlines a blueprint for an active transport network for all ages and abilities in Kimberley, informed by consultation with local governments (including the Shires of Broome, Derby-West Kimberley, Halls Creek and Wyndham-East Kimberley), schools, local organisations, residents, visitors and the Aboriginal community.
In particular, the strategy helps develop connectivity to local services and attractions, and further opportunities for cycle tourism and bike-packing.
Proposed bike network maps are laid out for each of the local government areas, outlining areas for bike path development (from page 47).
Future projects for each region are then detailed in depth and arranged according to priority (short-term, medium-term and long-term) (from page 55).
You can view the strategy here.
The state government has committed more than $2.6 million for new projects across the Kimberley region as part of the Western Australian Bicycle Network Grants Program.
Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna said: "The Kimberley 2050 Cycling Strategy has been developed following extensive consultation with our community and local governments.
"Providing more active transport choices helps make our communities more inclusive and liveable, delivering a range of social, economic and environmental benefits for locals.
"Improving active transport infrastructure across the region will also open more opportunities for bicycle tourism which will support our local economy in the long term.
"It will be exciting to see this strategy progress, and I thank everyone who has contributed to this shared commitment to supporting more people to walk, wheel and ride."
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