Parramatta river cycle way

[AndrewCowley]

Seriously, I agree that this sort of project smacks of picking low hanging fruit whilst ignoring other more important priorities.

[roberto73]

Re the McKell report, it proposes a loop around the Botanical Gardens. That would be good, save the Rangers chasing cyclists using the foreshore path between Opera House and Mrs Maqs point. Could be some resistance to this from the Garden Trust, as they dont seem to like cyclists.

I support the Greenway around Blackwattle Bay, and reopening the old Glebe Is Bridge, but also it would be good to widen the shared path around the Glebe foreshore. Expect resistance from Glebe dog owners, but it is an ideal flat route between Annandale and Wentworth Park/Ultimo and the new Fishmarket.

[Retrobyte]

The new cycleway underpass that will go under Macarthur St at Parramatta looks like it won't be too far from being completed.

[Retrobyte]

This morning I noticed they've added a very short "bypass" at the small playground just west of Rydalmere wharf. I'd seen some work going on there the past few weeks but didn't really pay attention to what it was - I just assumed it was something to do with the playground. So it's a straight section that joins the original path at the more recent car park bypass section intersection - cutting out the sharp corner next to the playground. Not a major improvement in the scheme of things, but I guess every little bit helps.

[g-boaf]

The new cycleway underpass that will go under Macarthur St at Parramatta looks like it won't be too far from being completed.

I saw that too - looks excellent, really, really good.

[caneye]

not finished yet. Hopefully before Feb??

[caneye]

A new section? What was the need for this new section? I didn't think the old one was a problem and didn't have any issues with pedestrians along there in all the times I rode through there before this was built.

Seems like a waste of money that could have been better spent to expanding the cycleway further elsewhere.

I rode on that section for the first time this past weekend and had the same thoughts.
Why?
Was it really needed?
Has there been many accidents on that stretch?
I cannot imagine so. You have very clear line of sight.

A lot of work and council rates $$$ have gone into it .. for what seemed to be very minimal benefit, if any?

[Retrobyte]

This morning I noticed they've added a very short "bypass" at the small playground just west of Rydalmere wharf. I'd seen some work going on there the past few weeks but didn't really pay attention to what it was - I just assumed it was something to do with the playground. So it's a straight section that joins the original path at the more recent car park bypass section intersection - cutting out the sharp corner next to the playground. Not a major improvement in the scheme of things, but I guess every little bit helps.

Rode the cycleway again today and realised the short bypass near the wharf is for pedestrians only, presumably to avoid collisions on that sharp corner near the playground

[tez001]

I dont think that section was needed at all. From what I have seen, it's fairly well behaved around that section.

I believe it just creates another danger point. If you are riding or walking from the ferry wharf, you need to keep your eyes peeled for cyclists to the right (from the new path) or pedestrians on the left.

If you are riding on the new section west you need to make a sharp turn right on to the existing path and keep en eye for pedestrians on the left and the new section.

It just doesnt flow nicely in my opinion.

[g-boaf]

This morning I noticed they've added a very short "bypass" at the small playground just west of Rydalmere wharf. I'd seen some work going on there the past few weeks but didn't really pay attention to what it was - I just assumed it was something to do with the playground. So it's a straight section that joins the original path at the more recent car park bypass section intersection - cutting out the sharp corner next to the playground. Not a major improvement in the scheme of things, but I guess every little bit helps.

Rode the cycleway again today and realised the short bypass near the wharf is for pedestrians only, presumably to avoid collisions on that sharp corner near the playground

I never noticed any issues there, the new part was a waste of money I think.

Improvements like the new section from the ferry wharf are good, those are worthwhile.

[caneye]

It is now March. Does anyone know if the new section opposite the Parramatta ferry wharf has opened?

[Bunged Knee]

Rode past 2 days ago and it's not opened yet.

Maybe within 2 months or earlier or later???

[g-boaf]

Rode past 2 days ago and it's not opened yet.

Maybe within 2 months or earlier or later???

Probably to remain closed until a local politician or council person can announce it winning big political kudos...

[find_bruce]

According to a Bikenorth post in on Wednesday 3 March

John Whitton Bridge – still no reopen date
But repair works are progressing. I was advised this afternoon by Crown Lands (the NSW Govt sub -department responsible for the bridge) that all Ausgrid cable repairs had been completed, and that Crown Lands contractors had sourced the necessary replacement decking with work to start this week. But at the moment there is still no expected reopening date. And neither is it known how the fire that damaged the bridge deck was started. Apparently there was no obvious evidence of arson, and Ausgrid say it wasn’t caused by a fault in their cable system.

Crown lands are probably immune to public pressure, but I would suggest contacting councils, members or ministers, especially if you are active on social media

• Ryde Council
• Canada Bay Council - let me know if you get any meaningful response out of them - their usual form is to put in on the Bike Plan 2030 & then do nothing.
• Victor Dominello is the Liberal member for Ryde. I've never had reason to contact him
• John Sidoti is the ex-Liberal now independent member for Drummoyne - used to be responsive to contact, but may have other things on his mind

No idea who the correct minister is. According to their website "The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has four Ministers with responsibility for various aspects of its activities."

• Rob Stokes - Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
• Melinda Pavey - Minister for Water, Property and Housing
• Matthew Kean - Minister for Energy and Environment
• Shelley Hancock - Minister for Local Government

I'm guessing its either Stokes or Pavey. Stokes seems to be reasonable. I used to have a high opinion of Pavey, but was extremely disappointed in her performance as minister for roads

[mikesbytes]

Have they provided a suitable alternative while the repairs are happening?

[Bunged Knee]

Have they provided a suitable alternative while the repairs are happening?

Alternative route as shown from BikeNorth website. https://www.bikenorth.org.au/2021/01/27 ... %9F%94%A5/

[Bunged Knee]

Parramatta weir had been flooded today, check the video in this news link.
Can't embedded it.

https://www.9news.com.au/videos/weather ... r1nylyfvqg

And overhead view from Paul Hart's twitter.

https://mobile.twitter.com/pauLFChart/s ... frame.html

[robbo mcs]

Might be a while yet before the new bit is opened, just when it was almost done

[Retrobyte]

[Retrobyte]

The new cycleway underpass that will go under Macarthur St at Parramatta looks like it won't be too far from being completed.

Official opening 1 April. If the water subsides by then.

[Bunged Knee]

The new cycleway underpass that will go under Macarthur St at Parramatta looks like it won't be too far from being completed.

Official opening 1 April. If the water subsides by then.

Thought it was a joke.....

But you are correct of the date.

More info from https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au ... -boardwalk

[JPB]

It is open, and very busy

[g-boaf]

It is open, and very busy

Amazing, finally open:

[robbo mcs]

It is open, and very busy

Amazing, finally open:

and seemed like it took about a couple of minutes for people to make strava segments all over it I guess if it is not on strava ....

Seriously though, it is a massive improvement. Have to be careful though heading city bound where it joins the old downhill run. People still coming down there can be doing serious speed

[mikesbytes]

It is open, and very busy

Amazing, finally open:

Any damage from the recent flooding?