Sydney, NSW expands active travel options during COVID-19 with Pop-up Cycleways pilot
Sydney, NSW Active Travel Pop-up Cycleways COVID-19 Pilot
Complete
City officials created six temporary lanes that filled gaps in Sydney's existing bike network. The pop-up cycleways provided more space for cyclists to ride while complying with social-distancing recommendations. The program also sought to reduce vehicle traffic and support local businesses along the routes. Sydney used daily ridership counts and rider surveys to evaluate the pilot's success.
Project Succeeded
City officials found a 40% growth in bicycle use after the creation of the pop-up lanes. Two of the six cycleways were made permanent and the remaining lanes were extended by two years.
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