Design Process

The cycleway route was originally defined in a set of five studies coordinated by Bicycle New South Wales and largely funded by the New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA). The route defined in these studies is currently being reviewed by the Department of Planning (DOP) in conjunction with councils, other New South Wales Government agencies and local bicycle user groups to ensure that the route remains viable and that current local priorities are accommodated. The route alignment is shown in maps held by DOP. Grant funding is available to councils for cycle projects on this revised route.

The New South Wales Coastline Cycleway integrates with local cycleway and road networks through local councils bike plans and pedestrian access and mobility plans. It is also integrated with the local road networks, with some sections consisting of on-road cycle lanes along local streets. While the project is known as the New South Wales Coastline Cycleway, in many areas off-road shared use paths (for both cyclists and pedestrians) have been built.