Deliver and maintain walking and cycling assets

Responsible officer: Section Leader Transport Services

Does legislation require us to provide this service? Yes

CSP outcomes met by this service

• Our community is supported to make healthy lifestyle choices

• Active transport is encouraged through an integrated network of cycle ways and footpaths that connect our key spaces

• Public infrastructure continues to meet our community and business requirements (sustainable community leadership)

• Our public infrastructure is maintained for its current purpose and for future generations (sustainable community leadership)

• Our limited resources are targeted to where they are needed most (sustainable community leadership).

How is the service delivered?

We deliver projects for new or existing walking and cycling assets. We aim to provide the community with the facilities and services they need.

We plan, design and oversee the ongoing operation of walking and cycling assets. We manage the community’s assets responsibly, focussing on best value, risk and sustainability.

There are several types of footpaths and cycleways used for active transport: shared paths, high traffic footpath, low traffic footpaths, regional bicycle routes, local bicycle routes. Bus stops also fall within this service as they connect pedestrians to public transport.

To maintain the network, we carry out routine inspections and action customer requests. To balance limited resources, we use a risk based methodology to prioritise customer requests and routine inspections.