Strategic alignment – Walking and Cycling Strategy 2021, Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2021, Active Living Hornsby 2015, Unstructured Recreation 2008, Sustainable Hornsby 2040 Strategy 2021

Shared paths – footpaths and cycleways

A key priority for Council is prioritising easy, safe and accessible walking and cycling options across the Shire. Council’s Walking and Cycling Strategy 2021 and Bike Plan 2019 support walking and cycling as the mode of choice for journeys to our schools, our commercial centres, natural attractions and public transport interchanges.

Additional funding through an SRV will enable to Council to invest in safe, accessible and attractive pedestrian paths, crossings, cycleways, bicycle parking and supporting infrastructure.

Track and trail upgrade for accessibility

Council has 23kms of formal bushwalking track on Council managed lands, made up of 27 bushwalking track experiences. Maintenance is required on both the natural surfaces and the hard infrastructure including steps, boardwalks, signage, handrails, pedestrian bridges, platforms/lookouts and seating.

Additional funding from an SRV will enable Council to manage overgrown vegetation and fallen trees, maintain soil erosion controls, maintain drainage controls, clean signs and oil or paint boardwalks to ensure bushwalking in Hornsby Shire continues to be a pleasant and rewarding experience.

Track and trail maintenance

It is important that all members of our community have the opportunity to enjoy our natural environment and there has been an increased focus on upgrading our bushwalking tracks to make them accessible.

Council has a commitment to accessibility through our Disability Inclusion Action Plan and draft Healthy Aging Strategy and additional funding from an SRV would enable Council to increase the number of accessible tracks across the Shire.