FAQs
What is Active Transport?
Active transport is any form of transport that involves some kind of physical activity, in particular, walking and cycling. It can also include the use of public transport, because the walk to and from the bus or train is part of the journey.
What is the Active Transport Strategy?
The Active Transport Strategy is a key supporting document under Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. The Strategy outlines the key outcomes which will contribute to improving safe, connected and accessible active transport network to increase the active transport mode share by 25% within Sutherland Shire by 2030.
How does the Active Transport Strategy impact me?
The population of the Sutherland Shire is predicted to grow by more than 30,000 people by 2036, without appropriate planning, population growth will exacerbate many of the current transport challenges. The Active Transport Strategy outlines a long-term approach to encourage walking and cycling by providing infrastructure that is connected and accessible. The aim is to reduce the reliability on private vehicles by increasing the mode share of active transport to meet community needs into the future.
Who is responsible for Active Transport?
Council is generally responsible for providing infrastructure to support walking and cycling such as footpaths, shared pathways, on road cycleways, cycle racks, street lighting and seating with funding support from Transport for NSW.
However, more regionally significant projects such as the Cronulla to Sutherland Active Transport Link (SCATL) are generally funded and delivered by Transport for NSW (State Government) in consultation with Council and the community.
What is Public Transport?
Public Transport systems generally include a variety of transport options such as buses, trains and light rail that are available to the general public, usually require a fare, and run at scheduled times.
What is the Public Transport Strategy?
The Public Transport Strategy is a key supporting document under Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. The Strategy outlines the key outcomes which will contribute to improving the access and connections to public transport and increasing the mode share of Public Transport by 35% within Sutherland Shire by 2030.
How does the Public Transport Strategy impact me?
The population of the Sutherland Shire is predicted to grow by more than 30,000 people by 2036, without appropriate planning, population growth will exacerbate many of the current transport challenges. The Public Transport Strategy outlines a long-term approach to reduce the reliability on private vehicles and improve the ability for the community access public transport in Sutherland Shire to meet community needs into the future.
Who is responsible for Public Transport?
Transport for NSW (State Government) is responsible for the provision and operation of public transport services such as buses and trains. It is Council’s role to advocate to Transport for NSW on behalf our community for changes to and additional or improved services.
Council is generally responsible for providing supporting facilities such as bus stops, bus seats and shelters, as well as the active transport infrastructure leading to these facilities.
Why do we need to encourage and support the use of Active and Public Transport?
Increasing access to and use of active and public transport promotes healthy, affordable and less-polluting forms of travel whilst at the same time reducing car dependency. Reducing our car dependency will allow us to better manage traffic congestion and parking demand.
What is the Cronulla to Sutherland Active Transport Link (SCATL)?
The Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) is a Transport for NSW (State Government) project that will provide a pedestrian and bicycle path between Sutherland and Cronulla to help make walking and bike riding a more convenient, safer and enjoyable transport option.
More information and status updates on the current project proposal can be found on Transport for NSW:
Council’s preference is for sections of SCATL to be contained within the existing rail corridor. A copy of Council’s current submission can be found here.
Where can I find more detail about what specific projects are planned for Active Transport and Public Transport?
An overview of recommended actions are outlined in each of the draft Strategy documents. You can find the draft Strategies under 'Document Library' of the exhibition web page.
Detailed Implementation and Activation Plan that includes timeframes, priorities, resources, and responsibilities will be developed to help with delivery of the Strategy. The activities and projects that Council will deliver will be detailed in Council’s four year Delivery Program and annual Operational Plans. More information on any specific projects can be obtained by contacting Council’s Traffic and Public Domain Unit on 02 9710 0333.
Who is responsible for achieving the outcomes in the Active Transport and Public Transport Strategy?
Responsibility for transport planning in Sutherland Shire rests with both Council and the State government. Generally, Council manages the local road network, town centre parking, the pedestrian network and most of the bicycle network. Council will develop more detailed capital works programs, educational programs and policies across these areas. The State is responsible public transport, arterial roads and commuter parking for which Council will need to advocate on behalf of our community for improvements in these areas.
The activities that Council will deliver to support progress of the Active Transport and Public Transport Strategies will be detailed in Council’s four-year Delivery Program and annual Operational Plans.