Community feedback invited on Canberra Avenue bus priority measures

[Barry Drive]

Feedback on the Canberra Avenue bus priority measures has now opened - and closes 3 August 2012.

Read the media release here http://actbus.net/?p=1642

Main outcomes of project will be:

-  Dedicated on road bus lane and bus priority at traffc lights on Newcastle Street and Ipswich Street
-  New signalised pedestrian crossing at Geelong Street
-  Enhanced pedestrian network including additional footpaths to Narrabundah and the Canberra Eye Hospital (Amtech estate)
-  Screen planting will be undertaken to screen Canberra Avenue for residents of Narrabundah and Canberra South Motor Park
-  New major bus stop with bicycle facilities near Canberra Eye Hospital
-  Improved pedestrian access to service road on north side of Canberra Avenue
-  On-road cycle lane to improve commuter cycling experience along Canberra Avenue
-  Enhanced lighting for pedestrian footpath and cycle lanes.

Project details can be found at http://timetotalk.act.gov.au/community-engagements/?engagement=canberra-avenue-bus-priority-measures