Long-term cycle network

Western Australia has all the ingredients needed for great bike riding - warm weather, rolling landscape and outstanding natural beauty. 

We already have a good level of existing infrastructure for bike riding and active travel, but we know we can make it even better by developing integrated networks which consider regions as a whole. Western Australia’s Long Term Cycle Network (LTCN) identifies an aspirational blueprint to ensure State and local governments continue to work together towards the delivery of a continuous cycling network providing additional transport options, recreational opportunities and support for tourism and commercial activity.

The Western Australian LTCN is made up of 12 strategies, including one for the Perth and Peel region and 11 strategies across regional Western Australia. These are ambitious, long-term plans with a vision for infrastructure out to 2050. Going forward, agreement on the long-term cycle network will guide funding allocated through WA Bicycle Network Grants Program

The LTCN identifies the function of a route - primary, secondary or local - rather than the form it should take. Function considers the type of activities that take place along a route, and the level of demand (existing and potential). A route’s built form is based on the characteristics of the environment, including space availability, topography, traffic conditions (speed, volumes), primary users, and so on. See below for more information on the WA Cycling Network Hierarchy.

In collaboration with the Shires of Beverley, Chittering, Dandaragan, Gingin, Northam, Toodyay and York, the Department of Transport is developing a Regional Cycling Strategy for the Avon and Central Coast region.

The Avon Central Coast 2050 Strategy will set out a long-term vision for cycling across the region, including an aspirational network covering key townsites and interregional connections.

Community and stakeholder feedback was being gathered on preliminary networks and themes from September to November 2020. Input was sought on a range of opportunities across the region, including improving the bike friendliness of main streets, and developing cycling routes along coastal and river foreshores, in, around and between towns.

Feedback has been reviewed and is currently being used to shape the final strategy.

DoT has partnered with the South West Development Commission, the City of Bunbury and the Shires of Capel, Collie, Dardanup, Donnybrook-Balingup and Harvey to produce the Bunbury-Wellington 2050 Cycling Strategy.

The strategy sets out a long-term vision to create a comfortable, direct and integrated cycling network for the Bunbury-Wellington subregion. The proposed network, which connects people to activity centres, key attractions and destinations, has been developed to facilitate cycling for transport, recreation and tourism purposes.

The final strategy was adopted by the six local governments across the subregion in late 2018. You can download the final strategy below.

DoT has partnered with the Shire of Esperance to produce the draft Esperance 2050 Cycling Strategy.

The strategy identifies opportunities to enhance riding experiences for people of all ages and abilities by improving cycling facilities along key corridors, completing cross town connections and developing unique cycle-tourism experiences by extending coastal paths and linking key destinations.

The final strategy was adopted by the Shire of Esperance in August 2019.

You can download the final strategy below.

DoT and the City of Greater Geraldton have partnered to produce the Geraldton 2050 Cycling Strategy.

The strategy will guide the delivery of a safe, comfortable and integrated cycling network in the Geraldton are and outlines how the City can realise its cycling potential, leading to a healthier, happier and more engaged community.

The strategy, which was adopted by Council in August 2018, has been informed by three phases of community consultation and ongoing stakeholder engagement.

You can download the final strategy below.

DoT has partnered with the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River and the City of Busselton to produce the Leeuwin-Naturaliste 2050 Cycling Strategy.

The strategy seeks to create a blueprint for connecting and extending cycling infrastructure in the region to enhance recreational cycling experiences for residents and showcase some of the area's best natural assets to visitors and tourists.

The final strategy was endorsed by both councils (elected members) in late 2018 following a public comment period on the draft document. You can download the final strategy below. 

The Department of Transport has partnered with the City of Karratha, Town of Port Hedland, and the Shires of Ashburton and East Pilbara to develop the Pilbara 2050 Cycling Strategy.

The Strategy sets out a vision for a long-term aspirational cycling network for a number of key towns in the Pilbara, as well as a range of travel behaviour change and community initiatives to encourage more bike riding across the region.

The final strategy was endorsed by all four councils (elected members) in 2021. You can download the final strategy below.

DoT has partnered with the South West Development Commission and the shires of Boyup Brook, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Manjimup and Nannup to produce the draft Warren-Blackwood 2050 Cycling Strategy.

The Warren-Blackwood 2050 Cycling Strategy is the third of three long-term strategies that have been developed for the South West region. Considered together, these strategies outline an aspirational vision for enhancing cycling experiences across the entire region.

A range of opportunities are outlined for the Warren-Blackwood subregion, from improving the bike friendliness of main streets to making better use of closed and disused rail corridors and enhancing cycling routes along river foreshores, in, around and between towns.

The final strategy was adopted by the four local governments across the subregion in April-May 2019. You can download the final strategy below.