Decision details

THAT COUNCIL:

 1.      Notes the City of Adelaide's ten-year strategic commitment to delivering an East-West Bikeway through the city, as documented in successive Council strategies, including the Strategic Plans 2016-2020 and 2020-2024, the Integrated Transport Strategy, and City Plan 2031.

2.       Notes that planning for an East-West Bikeway ceased almost five years ago in March 2021 when Council resolved not to proceed with the proposed Concept Design or investigate alternative routes, despite majority community support.

3.       Requests the Administration to recommence planning for an East-West Bikeway for consideration in the 2026-27 Business Plan and Budget process, including:

a.       Route options and updated concept design(s) within the broader network

b.       Cost estimates and an economic assessment, including cost-benefit analysis

c.       Community and stakeholder engagement strategy, informed by the 2021 consultation

d.       Key technical investigations and governance to guide route selection and design feasibility

e.       Delivery options including opportunities for trials or temporary works, funding pathways and a proposed timeframe back to Council

4.       Requests the Administration to convene a workshop at the Infrastructure and Public Works Committee prior to resolution of the 2026–27 Business Plan and Budget to discuss the above matters.

Undertaking – Councillor Freeman - MoN - East-West Bikeway

In response to a query from Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Noon an undertaking was given to provide Council members with the East-West Bikeway consultation from 2021.