Inner West Council
Local Transport Forum - 20 Apr 2026 11:00 AM
The forum endorsed a raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing in Marrickville, approved the Lilyfield Road cycleway design, and backed temporary parklets in Australia Street, Newtown subject to Council consideration.
Key decisions
- Raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing approved at Marrickville Road and Sydney Street
The detailed design plan (No. 21437-01) for a raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing at the intersection of Marrickville Road and Sydney Street, Marrickville, was approved following consultation with nearby residents and businesses.
Improves pedestrian and cyclist safety and access at a location identified through community feedback and warrant checks. - Lilyfield Road cycleway design approved
The forum approved the design for the Lilyfield Road Cycleway and angle parking between Maliyawul Street, Lilyfield and Victoria Road, Rozelle, including a new bidirectional cycleway, shared path, raised crossings, kerb buildouts and blisters, speed cushions, a roundabout, and angle parking.
Will change road layout, cycling access, traffic calming, crossings, and parking arrangements along this corridor. - Australia Street temporary parklets supported, subject to Council consideration
The forum supported proposed temporary parklets at Australia Street south of Weeks Lane, Newtown, with the recommendation amended to make approval subject to consideration at the April 2026 Council meeting.
Would repurpose existing parking bays for accessible public space and outdoor dining support, with local impacts on parking and street use.
Important topics
- Community feedback shaped Marrickville crossing proposal
The crossing proposal followed comments during Marrickville Road East Cycleway consultation seeking an additional raised crossing near Sydney Street. Counts from July 2025 indicated the site met Council's pedestrian crossing warrants.
Shows the project responded directly to local safety concerns raised in consultation. - Cycleway design details clarified for Lilyfield Road
Discussion covered cycle lane and parking widths, the request for a 30km/h speed limit, floodlighting at crossings only, and advice that there would be no tree removals or loss of grass verge as part of the proposal.
Residents can expect infrastructure changes without tree or verge loss, while speed limit changes remain unresolved. - Australia Street parklets drew support and access concerns
Targeted engagement found support from nearby businesses and some residents, especially where parklets front cafes or restaurants and include accessibility and greening. Concerns included loss of on-street parking and NSW Police objections about emergency and operational access.
The project has local support but also unresolved trade-offs around parking and access.
Resident impacts
- Safer crossing conditions are planned at Marrickville Road and Sydney Street for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Lilyfield Road residents and road users can expect a new bidirectional cycleway, traffic calming works, crossing upgrades, and angle parking changes.
- No tree removals or loss of grass verge were indicated for the Lilyfield Road cycleway proposal.
- Temporary parklets in Australia Street would use existing parking bays and may improve pedestrian movement and outdoor dining space.
- Any change to a 30km/h speed limit on Lilyfield Road was not decided and depends on Transport for NSW's wider review.
Places affected
- Marrickville Road and Sydney Street, Marrickville
Approved site for a raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing. - Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield to Rozelle
Approved cycleway and angle parking project area between Maliyawul Street and Victoria Road. - Maliyawul Street, Lilyfield
Eastern extent of the Lilyfield Road cycleway project. - Victoria Road, Rozelle
Western extent of the Lilyfield Road cycleway project. - Australia Street south of Weeks Lane, Newtown
Location of proposed temporary parklets. - 206-208 Australia Street, Newtown
One proposed parklet location in existing parking bays fronting cafes or restaurants. - 243-245 Australia Street, Newtown
One proposed parklet location in existing parking bays fronting cafes or restaurants. - Union Street, Tempe
Mentioned in amendments to previously adopted minutes regarding a 10km/h shared zone trial subject to TfNSW approval.
Next steps
- Proceed with delivery of the approved raised pedestrian and bicycle crossing at Marrickville Road and Sydney Street based on the detailed design plan.
Following forum approval - Advance detailed implementation of the approved Lilyfield Road cycleway and associated road changes.
Following forum approval - Refer the Australia Street temporary parklets proposal to the April 2026 Council meeting for consideration.
21 April 2026 - Continue installation planning for two accessible parklets in Australia Street, subject to Council consideration and design finalisation.
By June 2026
Extracted minutes text
Local Transport Forum Meeting 20 April 2026 1 Minutes of Meeting held on 20 April 2026 Meeting commenced at 11:10 AM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present. FORUM MEMBERS PRESENT Clr Victor Macri Councillor –Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward (Chair) Clr Liz Atkins Councillor – Damun - Stanmore Ward Rebecca Fernandez Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain Graeme McKay Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill Miriama Tamata Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown Colin Jones Representative for Inner West Bicycle Coal...