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The Parramatta Light Rail is a city-shaping infrastructure project to connect communities in Greater Parramatta and bring the vision of a ‘30-minute city’ closer to reality. Stage 1 linking Westmead with Carlingford is due to open in 2024 and the EIS for Stage 2 Parramatta to Sydney Olympic Park is now on exhibition.

An Active Transport Link (ATL) is being delivered along the light rail corridor. The first section between Carlingford and Tramway Avenue, Parramatta is nearly ready and Bicycle NSW can’t wait to check it out. The ATL will be a huge asset for the regional cycling network.  

However, the construction of Stage 1 was not plain sailing and Bicycle NSW worked hard over many years to ensure the best possible outcomes for bike riders. We highlighted how the cycling plan was riddled with safety issues and broken connections. We explored solutions to the hazards created by the gaps in the light rail tracks and advocated for better alternatives to dismounts and banning bikes from light rail corridors.  

It is hoped that lessons learned from Stage 1, as well as the Sydney and Newcastle light rail projects, will be applied to Stage 2.

A brand new walking and cycling path for Parramatta
Parramatta's Brand New Walking and Cycling Path
Bicycle NSW has celebrated the opening of the new active transport link (ATL) shared user path alongside the Parramatta Light Read more
Plenty of space for active running and cycling image transport is promised on the new bridge linking Wentworth Point to Melrose Park (Image: Transport for NSW)
Extending Parramatta Light Rail to the Olympic Peninsula
Stage One of the Parramatta Light Rail is getting close to the finish line.  It has been a painful and Read more
Parramatta Light Rail Update For Riders
We highlighted the broken connectivity of the Parramatta Light Rail cycling plan with flying bikes to make a point, but Read more
Parramatta Light Rail Opportunities
Bicycle NSW takes the safety of all bike riders seriously, and lessons learned in Newcastle and central Sydney need to Read more
Until bikes fly
Your Safety Is No Joke - Parramatta Light Rail
Bicycle NSW takes your safety seriously, but for some our concerns appear to be a joke. We regularly share our Read more
Parramatta Light Rail - Stage 1 Determination
Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail has final planning approval. Below we highlight the areas impacting cyclists. E12:  Pedestrian Read more
Parramatta Light Rail - Stage 1
The Parramatta Light Rail EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) has been released. It can be viewed here, and will be on Read more