Thursday, 30 November 2023

 Paul HAMER (Box Hill) (15:00): (465) My question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and I ask: what progress is being made on the Box Hill–Hawthorn cycling trail? There is currently no dedicated safe cycling path linking suburbs such as Surrey Hills, Box Hill and Blackburn to the CBD. Cyclists currently either need to detour north to the Koonung Creek Trail or south to the Gardiners Creek Trail or ride along busy roads such as Mont Albert Road. The Box Hill–Hawthorn trail route has been designated as a strategic cycling corridor by the Allan government and once built will deliver healthier and safer outcomes for cyclists throughout the Box Hill electorate. There continues to be strong support throughout my community for improved bicycle infrastructure, and the construction of this path will fill an important gap in Melbourne’s cycling network. I look forward to the minister’s response.