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We're proposing to add a new shared path to the Great Victorian Rail Trail near Mansfield's developing Station Precinct, and seeking community feedback.
During consultation over the Station Precinct last year, community groups suggested that a widening of the Rail Trail in this area and extra separation between cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders would improve the experience and safety of users.
Unfortunately, widening is impractical due to the need to remove established trees alongside the trail. Instead, we're proposing to add a new path between Mullum Wetlands and Maroondah Highway, running parallel to the existing trail.
The proposal is a 2.5m wide compacted gravel path with creek crossings, beginning at the Visitor Information Centre and rejoining the existing trail at Withers Lane. Concept design drawings are available on this page, with the bold green and purple lines showing the proposed new path location.
The new shared path would increase the total capacity of the Rail Trail and reduce mixed traffic. Pedestrians may continue to use the existing trail, and the new path will be available for cyclists and horse riders.
To give feedback, please leave us a comment below.
We're proposing to add a new shared path to the Great Victorian Rail Trail near Mansfield's developing Station Precinct, and seeking community feedback.
During consultation over the Station Precinct last year, community groups suggested that a widening of the Rail Trail in this area and extra separation between cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders would improve the experience and safety of users.
Unfortunately, widening is impractical due to the need to remove established trees alongside the trail. Instead, we're proposing to add a new path between Mullum Wetlands and Maroondah Highway, running parallel to the existing trail.
The proposal is a 2.5m wide compacted gravel path with creek crossings, beginning at the Visitor Information Centre and rejoining the existing trail at Withers Lane. Concept design drawings are available on this page, with the bold green and purple lines showing the proposed new path location.
The new shared path would increase the total capacity of the Rail Trail and reduce mixed traffic. Pedestrians may continue to use the existing trail, and the new path will be available for cyclists and horse riders.
To give feedback, please leave us a comment below.
