Strategic Cycling Corridor campaign

Whittlesea BUG has combined with other cycling groups and organisations to lobby for development of Strategic Cycling Corridors. Within City of Whittlesea, we are focusing on the following corridors:

  • Mernda to Whittlesea
  • Donnybrook Road
  • High Street, Thomastown

Mernda to Whittlesea Rail Trail

A proposed shared use path between Mernda and Whittlesea, designed for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, promises to do more than connect communities — it could become a powerful boost for the local economy.

Stretching along the scenic Plenty Road corridor, the path would link suburban Mernda to the rural charm of Whittlesea and beyond, creating new opportunities for local businesses, tourism, and recreation providers.

Donnybrook Road Shared Use Path

As Melbourne’s northern growth corridor continues to expand, Donnybrook Road has become a vital east–west link connecting established suburbs, emerging communities, and key regional destinations.

Building a shared user path (SUP) between Merri Creek and Epping Road would provide a safe, continuous, and sustainable transport route for cyclists, pedestrians, and other active users — linking new neighbourhoods with public transport, schools, parks, and local businesses.

High Street, Thomastown

  • Connects four train stations on the Mernda line (Keon Park, Thomastown, Lalor, Epping)
  • Links over 30 community destinations (schools, shops, parks, hospitals)
  • Supports local businesses with increased visitation and visibility

Successful Infrastructure Campaigns

Extreme Sports Bike

Yan Yean Pipe Track

– Currently under construction!!

  • Concrete shared user path between Western Ring Rd and McKimmies Rd.

  • Concrete shared user path between McKimmies Rd and Centenary Drive.  Links Western Ring Rd to Stables Shopping Centre, Plenty Valley Shopping Centre, and South Morang Station, and South Morang.

Dalton Road Link

Concrete shared user path along Dalton Rd between M80 Ring Road and Cheddar Rd shared user paths. Successfully linked Western Ring Rd and Cheddar Rd shared user paths allowing communting to and/or Multi-Modal

Extreme Sports Bike

Edgars Creek Path Extension

– Much has already been constructed, more to be done!

  • Concrete shared user path on the east side from Spring St to Main St, Thomastown.

  • Concrete shared user path from Mahoney’s Rd to Western Ring Rd, Thomastown. Links Western Ring Rd to Thomastown precinct.

  • Concrete shared user path between Mahoney’s Rd and Cooper St, Epping .

Darebin Creek Path Upgrade & Extension

Concrete shared user path from the Western Ring Rd to Epping North Links Epping North to Darebin Creek Trail and CBD.

Whittlesea Public Garden to Merri Creek Path (Hume)

Whittlesea BUG successfully lobbied for the sealed concrete path connecting the Ned Kelly Bridge and Galada Tamboore Pathway with the Merri Creek Trail within the City of Hume.

Plenty Rd Shared User Path Extension

Concrete shared user path from McKimmies Rd to Bush Boulevard on Western Side of Plenty RD. Links RMIT to South Morang Rail Station and South Morang.