BikeSA welcomes the latest round of the State Bicycle Fund, with $2 million in State Government funding supporting 16 projects worth more than $5 million across metropolitan and regional South Australia.

The funded projects, planned for this financial year, will deliver new shared paths and improve crossings, alongside design work for future cycling connections. For people who already ride, these improvements can make familiar journeys safer and easier. For those who would like to ride more, they can provide the confidence to get started.

Our recent advocacy survey reinforced how much safety matters: more than two-thirds of respondents identified a lack of safe infrastructure as a barrier to cycling. This investment responds to that concern through practical improvements to local routes.

Regional

Council	Project	Total project cost	State Bicycle Fund contribution
Alexandrina Council	Construct 400 metres of shared use path for the Encounter Bikeway along Mill Terrace, Middleton between Padman Crescent pedestrian bridge and Middleton Point car park.	$296 500	$125 134.90
City of Port Lincoln	Construct 700 metres of shared use path on Marina Drive between Monterey Drive and Stamford Terrace, Port Lincoln.	$299 466	$149 733
District Council of Streaky Bay	Construct 260 metres of shared use path for Stage 2 of the Streaky Bay East–West Active Transport Connection along Montgomerie Terrace between Fleming Terrace and Crawford Terrace.	$400 000	$168 816.05
Port Augusta City Council	Undertake detailed design for 800 metres of shared use path on the North South Cycleway (Stage 2) in Port Augusta.	$38 000	$19 000
The Barossa Council	Construct 3.0 kilometres of shared use path for the Amy Gillett Bikeway in the disused railway corridor between Randell Road, Birdwood and Torrens Valley Road, Mount Pleasant.	$200 000	$100 000

Metropolitan

Council	Project	Total project cost	State Bicycle Fund contribution
City of Adelaide	Upgrade cyclist lanterns and facilities the intersection of South Terrace and Pulteney Street, Adelaide.	$150 000	$75 000
City of Adelaide	Undertake detailed design for cycling-friendly improvements on Jerningham Street, North Adelaide.	$40 000	$20 000
City of Charles Sturt	Construct a wombat crossing on St Clair Avenue, St Clair.	$150 000	$75 000
City of Marion	Construct two wombat crossings for the Coast to Vines Trail through slip lanes at the intersection of Gledsdale Road, Patpa Drive, Zwerner Drive and Quailo Avenue, Hallett Cove.	$187 000	$93 500
City of Onkaparinga	Construct 400 metres of shared use path and 200 metres of path widening between Grand Boulevard and the Coast to Vines Trail, Seaford Rise.	$582 400	$168 816.05
City of Playford	Construct 640 metres of shared use path along Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park between Garlick Road to Midway Road.	$619 328	$200 000
City of Port Adelaide Enfield	Construct 400 metres of shared use path for the Gillman East-West Connector Stage 2, between Florence Terrace, Rosewater and Railway Terrace, Ottoway.	$400 000	$200 000
City of Unley	Construct cycling-friendly improvements for the Young Street (Stage 2) Neighbourhood Bicycle Route between Unley Road, Unley and George Street, Parkside.	$250 000	$125 000
City of West Torrens	Construct a wombat crossing with flashing lights on Ashwin Parade, Torrensville.	$160 000	$80 000
City of West Torrens	Construct a Pedestrian Actuated Crossing on Morphett Road, Camden Park for the Westside Bikeway.	$400 000	$200 000
Town of Gawler	Construct 630 metres of shared use path from the Aspire Sweat Track Reserve, Evanston South to the existing underpass of Main North Road at the Gawler Bypass.	$891 605	$200 000
	TOTAL	$5,064,299	$ 2,000,000

Amy Gillett Bikeway set to grow

One of the most exciting projects is a further three kilometres of the Amy Gillett Bikeway along the former railway corridor between Birdwood and Mount Pleasant.

Following last year’s extension from Mount Torrens to Birdwood, this represents another significant step towards a longer, connected route through the Adelaide Hills.

The bikeway gives families and recreational riders a valuable opportunity to enjoy cycling away from road traffic. Its continued expansion will give locals more to explore and encourage visitors to discover the region by bike, supporting businesses along the route.

Regional projects also include new shared paths on the Encounter Bikeway at Middleton and Marina Drive in Port Lincoln, extending the benefits beyond metropolitan Adelaide.

Safer crossings on important routes

At the intersection of South Terrace and Pulteney Street, funding will support upgrades to cyclist lanterns and facilities. With the cyclist lanterns having been offline for several years, these improvements are particularly welcome. Restoring this safety feature will help people navigate an important city intersection more confidently.

The Coast to Vines Trail will receive two raised wombat crossings through slip lanes at the intersection of Gledsdale Road, Patpa Drive, Zwerner Drive and Quailo Avenue in Hallett Cove.

This is an important trail for everyday travel and recreation. Improving the places where riders cross turning traffic will help make the route safer and more comfortable, particularly for families and less confident riders.

A new pedestrian-actuated crossing on Morphett Road at Camden Park will also serve the Westside Bikeway. A signal-controlled crossing will provide a valuable connection across a busy road for people using this key route.

Building a more connected network

These local improvements complement larger cycling investments, including the recently opened elevated sections of the Mike Turtur Bikeway. The Torrens to Darlington Project is also planned to deliver more than 22 kilometres of new and upgraded shared paths, including five shared-use bridges.

The value of these investments grows as routes connect and difficult crossings are improved, making cycling a practical option for more journeys.

“When people feel safe, more people ride,” said BikeSA Business Services Manager Bailey Underwood.

“Better paths and safer crossings give people more confidence, whether they’re riding to work or taking the kids out on the weekend. That opens up the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling to more people across our community.”

BikeSA welcomes the State Government’s investment and the contributions of participating councils to making cycling safer and more accessible across South Australia.