Community groups have welcomed the ACT government’s feasibility study into improving active transport in Gungahlin.

The report by advisory firm GHD features 12 proposed transport links that connect residential areas around the town centre, which have been approved by the Gungahlin Community Council and Pedal Power ACT.

However, both groups say the study hasn’t addressed several long-standing issues facing active transport in Gungahlin.

In a joint response, the organisations say the study doesn’t include any active transport routes which take users directly into the town centre, arguing better links would lead to less people commuting in cars around the district and improve active travel flows.

The Gungahlin Community Council and Pedal Power ACT have proposed several recommendations to make active transport a more effective means of travel.

Among their “radical ideas” includes for the government to consider whether the Gungahlin bus interchange could be moved, over safety concerns for those using push bikes, e-scooters and shared bikes.

They claim moving the interchange from the town centre could improve overall traffic flows.

The two groups have also called for a European-style bike station to be established in the town centre, saying it would encourage more active transport users and ensure bicycles are secured.

Both Gungahlin Community Council and Pedal Power ACT are hoping to consult with the government before plans are put in place to roll out the proposed active transport links.

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