A new “pop-up” cycle lane is now open in Kingston. It connects Kings Avenue Bridge and the Bowen Park carpark along Bowen Drive.

This cycle lane is addressing overcrowding along this popular route by providing a new separated lane for cyclists.

The cycle lane is signposted for cyclists and mobility devices (such as scooters) only, while the off-road shared path is for pedestrians only.

The cycle lane is in the outside lane of Bowen Drive. It separates cyclists and traffic by a temporary raised concrete kerbing secured to the ground.

The kerbing is made using quick build infrastructure. This is at a lower cost and made of temporary materials, including recycled rubber. However, it achieves the same outcome as more permanent infrastructure.

This is a trial of this kind of infrastructure in Canberra.

The pop-up cycle lane is the first stage of a two-stage Kingston Cycleway. The project will improve cyclist safety and encourage the update of active travel in south Canberra.

Stage two is new and upgraded cycling infrastructure between Bowen Park and Cunningham Street. Design is now underway and construction will follow.

Find out more about the Kingston Cycleway.