Published on 01 August 2018

The City of South Perth and Town of Victoria Park have adopted the state’s first joint bike plan, which aims to set out the long-term vision for a strategic cycling network covering both local government areas, in line with the State Government’s Perth and Peel@3.5million Transport Plan.

“The adoption and implementation of the joint bike plan will provide positive impacts for the community in terms of health, social, economic and environmental benefits for those who live, work and visit the City of South Perth and Town of Victoria Park,” said City of South Perth Mayor Sue Doherty.

“This is the first time two local governments have worked together to deliver a joint bike plan in Western Australia, and is a fantastic example of local government collaboration producing positive outcomes and benefits for the wider community,” said Town of Victoria Park Mayor Trevor Vaughan.

The City of South Perth and Town of Victoria Park Joint Bike Plan outlines a five-year action plan for specific improvements to the cycle network and environment for each local government to further investigate and implement. A total of 13 key infrastructure projects are proposed for delivery: