Option likely to be developed: Option A
One-way bike lane on each side of the road, between the kerb and parked cars, raised car-door buffer zone
Why Option A?
From the feedback received in September 2017, this option had more community support than Option B and would be appropriate for this relatively quiet street. A footpath-level bike path may be possible in the long-term but would involve the high costs of laying new kerbs and repositioning stormwater drains and pipes. Instead we are likely to develop a design for a kerbside bike lane at road level that would include a raised buffer for people to park against, and to get in and out of cars.
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What’s next?
We expect this project to be progressed as future funding allows, likely in 2019-2020.
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The Park Road route runs from Miramar Avenue to the intersection at Miramar North Road. Two options for this section of road were put forward for community feedback in September 2017.
Any impact on bus stops, pedestrian crossings and driveways would be detailed in the next stage of design and consultation, likely in 2019-2020.
Option A - One-way bike paths between kerb and parking (at footpath level), car-door buffer zone
Why Option A?
The kerbside bike paths would improve safety for people on bikes and encourage less-confident riders to use the route. Both options would have no impact on parking, footpaths or trees.
Impacts
- No changes to parking
- No changes to footpaths
- No trees removed
- Traffic lanes reduced from 4m to 3m wide
- Likely uptake by people on bikes: High increase
Option B - One-way bike lanes between parking and traffic lane, car-door buffer zone
Why Option B?
The on-road lanes would increase driver awareness of people on bikes, but would be unlikely to encourage less-confident riders to use the route. Both options would have no impact on parking, footpaths or trees.
Impacts
- No changes to parking
- No changes to footpaths
- No trees removed
- Traffic lanes reduced from 4m to 3m wide
- Likely uptake by people on bikes: Moderate increase
Community feedback
We have received feedback from the community about this project. Click here to view the summary graphs.
How we got here
In 2016 – following community open days, discussions with local residents and online feedback – Councillors confirmed the routes and roads that would be used to develop better biking connections.
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Read frequently asked questions about the upcoming Eastern engagements.
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View supporting documents for improvements to Miramar.
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