Sydney Gateway

The advocacy efforts of the cycling community helped ensure that a high-quality Active Transport Link (ATL) was provided. The ATL includes the fantastic shared user path along the north side of the Alexandra Canal, an elegant new bridge over the canal, a newly-opened connection to the Domestic Terminal, and rest areas that are great for plane spotting!

Although we are delighted by the ATL, it is frustrating that connections to the wider active transport network were not resolved.

In 2022, Bicycle NSW wrote an issues paper that asked stakeholders to review the possible options for a cycleway heading north-west to Sydenham and a high-quality pedestrian route from Domestic Terminal to Mascot town centre.

Unfortunately, construction of the motorway raced ahead and future links towards Sydenham will be hard to achieve.

Ongoing advocacy in and around the airport

We are now advocating for the extension of the Alexandra Canal Cycleway, improved walking and cycling links to Mascot town centre and secure bike storage at T2/T3.

Site visits and discussions with Transport for NSW and the Transport Minister continue. It is essential not to miss the opportunity to deliver amazing regional cycling routes that allow workers and travellers to reach the airport from every direction!