Ideas for new shared zone in CBD - ABC Online

Updated January 16, 2013 09:51:14

Three proposals for a pedestrian-cycle shared zone along Bunda Street in Civic will go on public display today.

The plans include ideas such as introducing a 10km speed limit, raising the roadway to the same level as the footpath, and building a large bicycle hub with storage to encourage bike riders into the Canberra's CBD.

There is also a concept to remove the current roadway line markings and allow pedestrians, cycles and cars to navigate the shared space at low speed.

Minister for Territory and Municipal Services Shane Rattenbury says the government is keen for public comment.

"This Bunda Street project is part of the overall Civic cycle loop which seeks to link up the popular cycle paths coming down Sullivans Creek and coming into Civic from the lake on the southside," Mr Rattenbury said.

"So its part of a broader project to link up Civic for cycling but also about making the general area more attractive and more modern."

Local businesses are being encouraged to comment on the proposals as some of the plans include the removal of on-street parking.

Topics: urban-development-and-planning, road-transport, canberra-2600, act

First posted January 16, 2013 08:45:06