City of Sydney Councillor Edward Mandla with the shared path signs in Moore park Gardens , which he says are misleading and confusing. Picture: John Appleyard Source: NewsLocal
THE City of Sydney will decide tonight whether to extend its network of shared bicycle and pedestrian paths despite safety concerns.
The council wants to convert six existing footpaths for shared use to connect with separated bike paths along Bourke St in Surry Hills and within Moore Park.
Liberal councillors Edward Mandla and Christine Forster have called on the State Government to conduct an urgent safety review.
A speed limit for cyclists of 10km/h should be enforced and signage reviewed, Cr Mandla said.
"If you go out on any of our shared paths, it's like the wild west out there," he said.
"This isn't about sophisticated people riding around Surry Hills in tweed jackets. These are lycra-clad cyclists driving over the handle bars in a fast way."
If the path extension were approved, sections of Flinders St, South Dowling St, Moore Park Rd, Short St, Albion St and Oxford St would become shared paths.
In February, the council approved new shared paths for Macquarie St, St Marys Rd and Williams St, as well as upgrades to the existing path on Fitzroy St.
The council says dedicated bike lanes and off-road routes, as well as increased driver awareness, will encourage more people to cycle.
Its Shared the Path public awareness campaign will be rolled out with the new routes.
"The proposal introduces high quality, safe cycling facilities connecting regional routes that also service local destinations," a council report says.
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