Canning Bridge to Curtin University Bike Link

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As a high priority in our Joint Bike Plan (PDF, 33.8 MB) (developed with the Town of Victoria Park in 2018), the City is working with the Department of Transport (DoT) to create the Canning Bridge to Curtin Bike Link to:

  • Create safe active streets (SAS) along Godwin Avenue, Pether Road and Davilak Crescent, to give priority to people riding bikes and walking
  • Construct a shared path for walking and riding parallel to Manning Road from Pether Road to Gillon Street, where it will join the existing on-road bike lane on Walanna Drive which goes to Jackson Road via Waterford Plaza, where there is also a link to Curtin University.

The addition of these safe active streets and shared path connections will complete the Canning Bridge to Curtin University Bike Link. They complement existing infrastructure providing links to Canning Bridge Station, local schools, the George Burnett Leisure Centre, Farmers Market on Manning, Waterford Plaza and Curtin University.

Project update

Following community and stakeholder feedback on the designs in March 2022 and a peer review by an expert panel, minor changes were made and the designs finalised.

The DoT has just announced that the City will receive grant funding of $475,000 towards construction of the Bike Link in 2023-2024. Find out more about the funding announcement for the construction of the Bike Link.

Information and documents on this page are available in alternative formats upon request.

As a high priority in our Joint Bike Plan (PDF, 33.8 MB) (developed with the Town of Victoria Park in 2018), the City is working with the Department of Transport (DoT) to create the Canning Bridge to Curtin Bike Link to:

  • Create safe active streets (SAS) along Godwin Avenue, Pether Road and Davilak Crescent, to give priority to people riding bikes and walking
  • Construct a shared path for walking and riding parallel to Manning Road from Pether Road to Gillon Street, where it will join the existing on-road bike lane on Walanna Drive which goes to Jackson Road via Waterford Plaza, where there is also a link to Curtin University.

The addition of these safe active streets and shared path connections will complete the Canning Bridge to Curtin University Bike Link. They complement existing infrastructure providing links to Canning Bridge Station, local schools, the George Burnett Leisure Centre, Farmers Market on Manning, Waterford Plaza and Curtin University.

Project update

Following community and stakeholder feedback on the designs in March 2022 and a peer review by an expert panel, minor changes were made and the designs finalised.

The DoT has just announced that the City will receive grant funding of $475,000 towards construction of the Bike Link in 2023-2024. Find out more about the funding announcement for the construction of the Bike Link.

Information and documents on this page are available in alternative formats upon request.

The project has concluded. If you have any questions, please contact the City at southperth.wa.gov.au/make-a-request.

Do you have any questions about the Canning Bridge to Curtin Bike Link? Ask them here! We'll either answer it on this page (and send you an email) or we'll answer you directly.

  • Share I see that there is no mention of the bike-only path next to the aged care homes. Does that mean the other concrete path will be returned to a shared path, so making life more difficult for elderly pedestrians? Will the existing paths connecting to the bike-only path remain as they are so that some cyclists will tend to use the concrete path rather than the cycle-only path? on Facebook Share I see that there is no mention of the bike-only path next to the aged care homes. Does that mean the other concrete path will be returned to a shared path, so making life more difficult for elderly pedestrians? Will the existing paths connecting to the bike-only path remain as they are so that some cyclists will tend to use the concrete path rather than the cycle-only path? on Twitter Share I see that there is no mention of the bike-only path next to the aged care homes. Does that mean the other concrete path will be returned to a shared path, so making life more difficult for elderly pedestrians? Will the existing paths connecting to the bike-only path remain as they are so that some cyclists will tend to use the concrete path rather than the cycle-only path? on Linkedin Email I see that there is no mention of the bike-only path next to the aged care homes. Does that mean the other concrete path will be returned to a shared path, so making life more difficult for elderly pedestrians? Will the existing paths connecting to the bike-only path remain as they are so that some cyclists will tend to use the concrete path rather than the cycle-only path? link

    I see that there is no mention of the bike-only path next to the aged care homes. Does that mean the other concrete path will be returned to a shared path, so making life more difficult for elderly pedestrians? Will the existing paths connecting to the bike-only path remain as they are so that some cyclists will tend to use the concrete path rather than the cycle-only path?

    warwickb asked over 1 year ago

    Hi there, thanks for your question. The existing paths behind and alongside the aged care home will not be impacted by this project – the concrete paths and the red asphalt shared path will remain unchanged. As part of this project, an additional red asphalt shared path connection will be created from the end of the existing red asphalt shared path, which will then cross Henley Street and join to the new safe active street on Godwin Avenue.  It is anticipated that cyclists will prefer to use the red asphalt shared path (rather than the concrete path) as it will be the most direct link. Signage will be installed along the route to guide bike riders and pedestrians in the area.

  • Share Hello. I can see bikes, e-scooters and cars mixing on the road IF they keep to the 30kph speed limit but I am assuming pedestrians will be using the footpaths already in place in Godwin and Pether. These would definitely be safer for pedestrians. Also, will you be installing speed humps in Canavan, Crawshaw and Bickley Crescents at the roundabouts and intersections? I live near Crawshaw Cres and use these frequently. I often see vehicles speeding along Canavan through the intersections on route from Manning Rd to Canning Hwy. The Godwin and Pether bike link roundabouts could be quite dangerous for cyclists if speed humps are not installed in Canavan Cres. on Facebook Share Hello. I can see bikes, e-scooters and cars mixing on the road IF they keep to the 30kph speed limit but I am assuming pedestrians will be using the footpaths already in place in Godwin and Pether. These would definitely be safer for pedestrians. Also, will you be installing speed humps in Canavan, Crawshaw and Bickley Crescents at the roundabouts and intersections? I live near Crawshaw Cres and use these frequently. I often see vehicles speeding along Canavan through the intersections on route from Manning Rd to Canning Hwy. The Godwin and Pether bike link roundabouts could be quite dangerous for cyclists if speed humps are not installed in Canavan Cres. on Twitter Share Hello. I can see bikes, e-scooters and cars mixing on the road IF they keep to the 30kph speed limit but I am assuming pedestrians will be using the footpaths already in place in Godwin and Pether. These would definitely be safer for pedestrians. Also, will you be installing speed humps in Canavan, Crawshaw and Bickley Crescents at the roundabouts and intersections? I live near Crawshaw Cres and use these frequently. I often see vehicles speeding along Canavan through the intersections on route from Manning Rd to Canning Hwy. The Godwin and Pether bike link roundabouts could be quite dangerous for cyclists if speed humps are not installed in Canavan Cres. on Linkedin Email Hello. I can see bikes, e-scooters and cars mixing on the road IF they keep to the 30kph speed limit but I am assuming pedestrians will be using the footpaths already in place in Godwin and Pether. These would definitely be safer for pedestrians. Also, will you be installing speed humps in Canavan, Crawshaw and Bickley Crescents at the roundabouts and intersections? I live near Crawshaw Cres and use these frequently. I often see vehicles speeding along Canavan through the intersections on route from Manning Rd to Canning Hwy. The Godwin and Pether bike link roundabouts could be quite dangerous for cyclists if speed humps are not installed in Canavan Cres. link

    Hello. I can see bikes, e-scooters and cars mixing on the road IF they keep to the 30kph speed limit but I am assuming pedestrians will be using the footpaths already in place in Godwin and Pether. These would definitely be safer for pedestrians. Also, will you be installing speed humps in Canavan, Crawshaw and Bickley Crescents at the roundabouts and intersections? I live near Crawshaw Cres and use these frequently. I often see vehicles speeding along Canavan through the intersections on route from Manning Rd to Canning Hwy. The Godwin and Pether bike link roundabouts could be quite dangerous for cyclists if speed humps are not installed in Canavan Cres.

    MBurns asked over 2 years ago

    Hi there. Thanks for your question. Additional speed humps along Canavan Crescent are out of the scope of this current project, however the City may consider other treatments such as speed humps approaching the roundabouts on Canavan Crescent in the future. As part of this project, the intersections of Bickley Crescent and Godwin Avenue, and Bickley Crescent and Pether Road would have raised intersections which will slow down the speed of cars crossing the safe active streets.

  • Share How will the curved part of Davilak be altered? I find both our cars have blind spots behind the A pillars on the curve. It seems to bad radius bend and I am concerned if it is not widened or made one way with the additional bike traffic, accidents may occur. I ride and drive the roads ~daily. on Facebook Share How will the curved part of Davilak be altered? I find both our cars have blind spots behind the A pillars on the curve. It seems to bad radius bend and I am concerned if it is not widened or made one way with the additional bike traffic, accidents may occur. I ride and drive the roads ~daily. on Twitter Share How will the curved part of Davilak be altered? I find both our cars have blind spots behind the A pillars on the curve. It seems to bad radius bend and I am concerned if it is not widened or made one way with the additional bike traffic, accidents may occur. I ride and drive the roads ~daily. on Linkedin Email How will the curved part of Davilak be altered? I find both our cars have blind spots behind the A pillars on the curve. It seems to bad radius bend and I am concerned if it is not widened or made one way with the additional bike traffic, accidents may occur. I ride and drive the roads ~daily. link

    How will the curved part of Davilak be altered? I find both our cars have blind spots behind the A pillars on the curve. It seems to bad radius bend and I am concerned if it is not widened or made one way with the additional bike traffic, accidents may occur. I ride and drive the roads ~daily.

    DazR asked over 2 years ago

    Hi there, thank you for your question. The curved part of Davilak Crescent will have raised intersections installed at Godwin Avenue and Pether Road and the speed limit will be reduced to 30km/h. Other treatments may be considered based on feedback received. These measures together will create a safer environment for cars and bicycles to be on the road at the same time. Widening the road is not a suitable option as this encourages cars to speed.

  • Share Are the raised intersections wombat crossings? I find that no one knows who has right of way due the masses of road markings right behind any give way or stop line markings. When there is confusion there is danger. on Facebook Share Are the raised intersections wombat crossings? I find that no one knows who has right of way due the masses of road markings right behind any give way or stop line markings. When there is confusion there is danger. on Twitter Share Are the raised intersections wombat crossings? I find that no one knows who has right of way due the masses of road markings right behind any give way or stop line markings. When there is confusion there is danger. on Linkedin Email Are the raised intersections wombat crossings? I find that no one knows who has right of way due the masses of road markings right behind any give way or stop line markings. When there is confusion there is danger. link

    Are the raised intersections wombat crossings? I find that no one knows who has right of way due the masses of road markings right behind any give way or stop line markings. When there is confusion there is danger.

    DazR asked over 2 years ago

    Hello, thanks for getting in touch. The raised intersections are not wombat crossings, which would involve installing zebra crossings on top of the raised intersections. The proposed locations for raised intersections do not meet the Main Roads WA criteria for zebra crossings. The speed limit along the Safe Active Streets will be reduced to 30km/h making any interaction between pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles safer. To get an idea of what the intersections on the Safe Active Streets would look like (including the line and road markings and red asphalt), have a look at the slider images on the project page.

  • Share Will the right of way at Robert st be switched to suit East West movements? on Facebook Share Will the right of way at Robert st be switched to suit East West movements? on Twitter Share Will the right of way at Robert st be switched to suit East West movements? on Linkedin Email Will the right of way at Robert st be switched to suit East West movements? link

    Will the right of way at Robert st be switched to suit East West movements?

    DazR asked over 2 years ago

    Hi there, thanks for your question. At this stage there are no plans to do any modifications on Davilak Street as part of this project. However, changing priorities at the Robert and Davilak Streets intersection will be considered in the future once the State Government has finalised the plans for the Canning Bridge Station upgrade.

  • Share Great idea for the path canning station to curtin. Could you please consider for our kids going to Manning primary and st lewis primary school to have scout ( may be if school can organize) some students use bike or scooter could be traffic during school start 8-830. 3pm 330.thanks on Facebook Share Great idea for the path canning station to curtin. Could you please consider for our kids going to Manning primary and st lewis primary school to have scout ( may be if school can organize) some students use bike or scooter could be traffic during school start 8-830. 3pm 330.thanks on Twitter Share Great idea for the path canning station to curtin. Could you please consider for our kids going to Manning primary and st lewis primary school to have scout ( may be if school can organize) some students use bike or scooter could be traffic during school start 8-830. 3pm 330.thanks on Linkedin Email Great idea for the path canning station to curtin. Could you please consider for our kids going to Manning primary and st lewis primary school to have scout ( may be if school can organize) some students use bike or scooter could be traffic during school start 8-830. 3pm 330.thanks link

    Great idea for the path canning station to curtin. Could you please consider for our kids going to Manning primary and st lewis primary school to have scout ( may be if school can organize) some students use bike or scooter could be traffic during school start 8-830. 3pm 330.thanks

    betty asked over 2 years ago

    Hi there. Thank you for your feedback. We’ve had a look at the process and understand that the application for a children’s crossing needs to be made by the schools. You can read more about it here.

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