Wittenoom Street Cycle Corridor
The City of Perth and the Department of Transport are planning to implement a safe east-west cycle corridor that connects Matagarup Bridge to Perth. The project forms part of the Perth CBD Transport Plan, that is within the broader Perth City Deal agreement.
Construction is due to commence early 2026, with completion estimated for mid to late 2026.
The Perth City Deal is a partnership between Commonwealth, State and Local Governments. It will deliver over $1.7 billion of investment into Perth’s CBD. The Transport projects that are part of Perth City Deal invest $157 million into active and public transport infrastructure, accessibility and safety within the CBD, which will increase the attractiveness of these more sustainable transport modes and provide genuine transport options for visitors and residents of the CBD.
The Transport Projects already delivered as part of the Perth City Deal include:
- Roe Street Enhancement
- Trinity Shared Path - Upgraded shared path connecting Waterbank Perth to Matagarup Bridge
- Bus stop accessibility upgrades and shelter replacement
- Kings Park Road shared path
- Spring Street bike lane
- Wellington Street bike lane upgrade / RAC Arena Safety and Connectivity Improvements
The Wittenoom Street Cycle Corridor is the next transport project to be delivered as part of the Perth City Deal and the CBD Transport Plan. It is intended to connect cyclists along Moore Street between the Midland train line and Lord Street, continuing along Wittenoom Street and through to Nile Street, adjacent to Matagarup Bridge.
The cycle corridor will consist of three different treatments:
- On road bi-directional cycle path;
- Off road bi-directional cycle path; and
- The creation of a ‘Local Area Traffic Management Scheme’ with on road shared space.
The inclusion of a Local Area Traffic Management Scheme is designed to convert local streets into shared space environments that are more accessible and attractive for all road users including cyclists and pedestrians. This is achieved by providing traffic calming infrastructure, a narrowing of the road carriage lane supported by additional tree plantings.
The project aims to achieve the following outcomes:
- A reduction in both traffic volumes and traffic speeds;
- A reduction in conflict between pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles;
- An increase in both bike riding and pedestrian activity.
What's next?
- The City anticipates to award a contractor prior to the end of 2025, with works to commence on site in the first quarter of 2026.
- Projection completion is anticipated by the third quarter of 2026.
- Further details on the construction program and any short-term project impacts will be provided closer to the commencement of work on site.