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The Westlink Cycleway &
Walking Path brochure can be downloaded from the link
above.
Unfortunately, it doesn't show where cyclist friendly
facilities (Water, Toilet, Food, other cycle paths etc)
can be found. To this end, I've started putting together
a spreadsheet which references the above map, but also
includes cycle-friendly facilities at the appropriate
access points. In the future, I'd like to see this
expanded into a proper map (maybe web-based, with
printable enlargements for specific areas). I'd prefer if
Westlink organised this. But, if they don't, would
anybody with the necessary skills and time like to be
involved?
Feel free to email me (address below) if there are other
facilities that you know of that are not listed! Last updated 20/08/06.
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The table to the right
provides links to Sydway maps (from www.street-directory.com.au)
for the length of the M7. Unfortunately, the maps don't
have the actual shared path access points marked on them
at present. There are two versions of each map presented:
- The Dynamic
version takes longer to download, but allows
scrolling & zooming etc.
- The Static
version takes less time to donwload, but doesn't
cater for any interaction.
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| >> Issues: |
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| Although the M7 Shared Path
is a fantastic facility, there have been a few concerns
raised about some aspects or sections of the path. I've
compiled a list of cautions & concerns from various
cyclists that have used the path. Some of these issues
may be able to be resolved; Others I think we will have
to learn to live with. In some cases, I've given my
(un-professional) proposed remedy. Last
Updated 30/04/06
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Notes:
- Due to roadwork along Old Windsor Rd, there is
presently no access to the shared path from Old
Windsor Rd. One cyclist has suggested that for
those wanting to access the M7 shared path from
the M2 shoulder, it's probably best to keep
riding along the shoulder as the M2 becomes the
M7, and take the Sunnyholt Rd exit. The shared
path can be accessed from here. Likewise, for
those wanting to get onto the M2 shoulder from
the M7 shared path, try exiting the shared path
at Sunnyholt Rd, then entering onto the M7
roadway from there.
- A map of the shared path under construction along
Old Windsor Rd can be downloaded from here.
As can be seen, there is a planned underpass
under Old Windsor Rd, just near where the M7 path
ends (Lalor Ck?). So, when complete, it should be
possible to enter/exit the M7 shoulder (which
leads onto the M2 shoulder) at Old Windsor Rd,
ride under Old Windsor Rd, and join the M7 shared
path. Alternatively, you should be able to ride
into Parramatta along the shared path. I'm not
sure when all of this is planned to be complete,
but I'll try and find out and post here when I
do.
- A water bubbler has been installed about halfway
along the shared path, at Access point 29 (On the
northern side of the M7 Control centre - About
900 metres south of the M4. Great to see !!
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