Melbourne’s biggest municipality has released a new draft Active Transport Strategy for public comment.
The new strategy will replace the 2020 version which guided the development of new trails along sections of Davis Creek, Palmers Road, Laverton Creek, Werribee River and Skeleton Creek.
Wyndham City says there is potential for walking and cycling to become a genuine transport mode of choice due to the relatively flat topography, suitable climate and proximity to public transport hubs and activity centres.
“We know people are more likely to walk, cycle and scoot when paths are safe, connected and easy to use,” the city says.
The updated strategy recognises there are opportunities to encourage more active travel to school, work and local destinations by improving connections and creating paths that are attractive, accessible and easy to navigate for people of all ages and abilities.
The strategy emphasises that Wyndham needs an active transport network that is well designed, has direct routes, provides connectivity and has no missing links.
The new strategy, which covers the period 2026–2035 will continue with the Missing Links Program and the Active Travel to School Program, both refreshed on the basis of learnings from prior work.
It promises major improvements to wayfinding signage, upgrades to activity centres and precincts using the active travel friendly Movement and Place framework, and expansion of longer trails of regional scale that can bring more visitors to the region.
You can download the draft strategy from the website and take a survey to provide input.
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