Sydney cycleway: Taylor’s Square to Paddington route plans

A proposed multimillion-dollar new cycleway will link the CBD to the eastern suburbs – and replace the contentious pop up bikeway on Moore Park Road. SEE THE PLANS.

A proposed cycleway will connect the inner east along Oxford St and lead to the eventual removal of the maligned Moore Park Road pop up bikeway.

The cycleway, which will run from Taylor’s Square to Paddington Gates, will be announced by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack on Saturday morning.

Meanwhile, there are plans to remove the pop up cycleway on Moore Park Rd and Fitzroy St which has drawn the ire of residents for removing the street parking in front of their homes.

Mr McCormack said the federal government is contributing 50 per cent of the funding for the new cycleway.

Plans are underway to build a new cycleway on Sydney’s Oxford Street east, connecting Taylor Square to Paddington Gates. Transport Minister Andrew Constance, Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich, Lord Mayor Clover Moore and Wentworth MP Dave Sharma

“The Road Safety Fund is delivering lifesaving upgrades to roads right across New South Wales and whether it is in regional, rural and remote communities or right here in Sydney, we are providing the investment needed to move towards zero fatalities by 2050,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

The pop-up cycleway on Moore Park Rd will be retained until the new Oxford Street cycleway is completed.

Wentworth MP Dave Sharma thanked the City of Sydney and Transport for NSW for listening to his community’s feedback regarding the issues with the COVID-19 pop-up cycleway through Moore Park.

“This is a good outcome for the local community. With plans for Oxford Street cycleway now underway, I will be pushing for the removal of the COVID-19 pop-up cycleway on Moore Park Road and Fitzroy Street and the return of parking spaces for local residents,” he said.

New South Wales Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said there has been up to a 40 per cent increase in cycling in Greater Sydney since the start of 2020.

“The proposed Oxford Street cycleway – the final piece in the NSW Government’s Eastern Suburbs Link election commitment – will take us another step closer to creating a connected cycling network right across Greater Sydney,” Mr Constance said.

The bike lane (generic pic) will link the city to the eastern suburbs Picture: Toby Zerna

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the project would also benefit businesses on Oxford Street.

“Thousands of people ride along Oxford Street each day. Adding a separated cycleway will make it safer for cyclists and help calm traffic – creating a more pleasant environment for those on foot and the many businesses along the strip,” she said.

“All levels of government are working together on this important project because it’s crucial for commuters and will breathe life into Oxford Street.”

Independent MP for Sydney Alex Greenwich said the multi million dollar investment was a great example of inter government co-operation.

“This active transport infrastructure improvement comes at a critical time for this world famous street,” Mr Greenwich said.

Community consultation on whether to retain the existing COVID-19 pop-up cycleways begins on Monday.

To provide feedback to the City of Sydney on the Dunning Ave, Pitt Street, Henderson Road, Moore Park Road and Fitzroy Street COVID-19 pop-up cycleways, visit sydneyyoursay.com.au