Active Transport

Active transport, catering for all abilities and needs, is one of the fundamental features of modern, liveable communities.

More shared trails and better connected trails, including pedestrian and cycling routes, will reduce G21’s heavy reliance on cars and create healthy transport options for our communities.

There is strong support to create a network of intra-regional trails connecting towns to each other and central Geelong, which would be used by commuters heading to and from work, by students and visitors and for general recreation.

Higher levels of shared trail use will result in a cleaner, less polluted, healthier local environment. A network which connects key tourism destinations, both natural and commercial, will drive increased visitation and economic activity.

What G21 needs

• $12 million for two pedestrian/cyclist overpasses between Armstrong Creek and Grovedale.
• $9.1 million to create a fully connected network of shared trails across the G21 region.
  – $3.2 million to progress priority sections of the Bellarine Shared Trails network.
  – $2 million to revitalise the Stage 1 of the Bay Trail along the western beaches of Corio Bay.
  – $1.2 million to complete trail gaps linking Lara to Geelong.
  – $800,000 to complete Stage 2 of the St Georges Road shared trail connection linking the Bay Trail through to Bacchus Marsh Road.
  – $705,000 for Torquay Walking and Cycling Connections.
  – $650,000 for Stage 2 of the Barwon River Loop, connecting with Ted Wilson Trail and preparing for a future crossing of the Barwon River.
  – $300,000 to deliver the final stage of Winchelsea’s 2km Barwon River Loop walk.
  – $200,000 for the Living Moorabool Trail Scoping plan.
  – $150,000 for a masterplan to reinvigorate the Bellarine Rail Trail.
  – $40,000 to identify if a Colac to Cororooke Share Path is feasibile.

A commitment to embed GROW training, employment and procurement principles in all government projects within the region.