Locals and visitors to Western Australia’s Kimberley region can look forward to more opportunities to walk, wheel and ride.
The Kimberley 2050 Cycling Strategy is the final of 11 initially planned regional strategies to be released by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) as part of the planning for long-term cycle networks across regional WA.
The strategy is an aspirational blueprint designed to better connect, activate and expand active transport infrastructure. It seeks to deliver an all ages and abilities network, informed by broad consultation with schools, local organisations, residents, visitors and Aboriginal community, and aims to connect Country through riding and walking.
Complementing the region’s local bike plans, the strategy will further enhance opportunities for cycle tourism and bike-packing, as well as offer practical travel solutions for people to access local services, visit family and friends and explore the region's attractions.
Last year, more than $2.6 million was allocated to the Kimberley region for new projects across 2024-25 to 2027-28 as part of our Western Australian Bicycle Network Grants Program.
This funding will boost connectivity in the short-term and pave the way for future active transport planning and projects.
With all initial strategies now complete, DTMI has started a review of the regional strategy program which will inform future updates to each regional strategy as required.
The Kimberley 2050 Cycling Strategy was developed in collaboration with the shires of Broome, Derby-West Kimberley, Halls Creek and Wyndham-East Kimberley, along with community consultation. It is available on the long-term cycle network webpage.