Doubleview - Innaloo -Scarborough Local Area Plan - City of Stirling

movement & transport
As a tool, the Plan will contribute to the development of safe,
convenient, efficient and attractive cycling infrastructure, available
for all, and providing not only a viable alternative transport mode,
but also recreational, leisure, tourism and health opportunities for
the community. The Plan aims to double the amount of bicycle
users within 5 years.
The Perth Bicycle Network (PBN) was established by Bikewest
as a framework which identified preferred routes for cyclists on a
metropolitan scale. Local Governments would use this framework
as the basis of their strategic plan for cyclists and identify areas
for improvement or manipulation as well as it being a mechanism
for obtaining funding from the Government.
The City’s Bikeplan does not propose any amendments to
this network as part of the review, rather, identifying areas for
improvement and providing recommendations to Council for the
continuing and efficient rollout of the City’s bicycle user network.
Issues and Opportunities
Respondents to the community surveys were generally happy
with the transport networks in the Local Area. In the community
consultation sessions, several opportunities for improving the
movement and transport in the Local Area were discussed. The
Improve Connectivity for the Pedestrian and Cycling
Network
One of the priorities identified from the community consultation
sessions was for improved connectivity between the different
transport networks and end of use facilities. A well planned and
connected movement network system is important in providing
efficient levels of access for local residents to local facilities.
Survey results indicate that there were generally high levels of
satisfaction with transport provision for walking while there was
minimal satisfaction with cycling accessibility which reflects the
lack of cycling amenities in the area. When survey participants
were asked what they would like to see improved, cycling was
one of the top priorities.
In the community consultation sessions, pedestrian access
to train stations and connections for cycling to public transport
services were highlighted as needing improvement. In addition
to this, upgrading of footpaths such as along the Boardwalk from
Scarborough Beach to Trigg Beach, improving the provision of
designated cycleways along Scarborough Beach Road, increasing
the provision of dual use paths and improving bicycle parking
facilities were also identified as areas for improvement. From the
surveys, 90% of respondents agreed that street design should
provide for an urban village feel to provide better pedestrian and
cyclist facilities in the area.
The City can assist in improving the connectivity
of the transport network through the provision of
continuous pedestrian paths and cycleways in the
Local Area. The City is in the process of finalising
a Footpath Policy and a Bike Plan to oversee the
management of footpath and cycling infrastructure
and address gaps in the City’s pedestrian and
cycling network.
connectivity of footpaths and cycleways and improving road
safety were identified as important issues for the community.
Participants also indicated a desire for a greater variety of
alternative transport modes to be available in the Local Area.
Promote Alternative Transport Modes
Survey respondents indicate generally high levels
of satisfaction with transport provision for driving
however traffic and congestion were highlighted
as problems in the Local Area. The dominance of
car use is seen in the results of the surveys which
show that in the Local Area, 80% of shopping trips,
65% of trips for eating out and 67% of trips to work or education
are by private vehicle. The participants indicated that they wanted
more sustainable transportation options such as cycling and bus
services. Public transport services maintain accessibility for a
wide range of community members and typically constitute a
City of Stirling
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