Bike Lane
The first section of the protected bike lane between Star and Mars streets has been completed. The construction comprises 2 median buffers, new ramps at the bus stop and on-street ramps connecting to the footpath.
The Town is now progressing to detailed design for the next stage of the bike lane between Gemini and Star streets, with a view to deliver this stage in FY23/24, subject to budget constraints.
The completed bike lane will stretch between Gemini Way and Hubert Street and is jointly funded by the Town and the Department of Transport.
For more information, see the FAQs tab above.
Town Centre
The upgraded Carlisle Town Centre between Bishopsgate and Planet Streets remains open. We recommend taking a look around the area, enjoying the new facilities and supporting the local businesses.
With construction now largely finished, normal access to businesses has been restored.
Why not drop in to one of our wonderful local businesses over the coming months to support them over the festive period? There is plenty of variety, from medical, self-care and physiotherapy services, through to fresh meats, specialised groceries, bars, restaurants and cafes, and everything in between!
Below is a list of businesses along the newly refreshed stretch of Archer St. Why not pay them a visit!
The first designs (concept designs) for a street revitalization and consultation with the community was completed at the end of 2020.
The process involved the Town appointing a multi-disciplinary team to prepare a concept design and staging plan based on site analysis, community engagement and best practice transport planning and urban design. The design process included;
- Literature review and site analysis culminating in an outline of opportunities and constraints;
- Existing street and car parking assessment;
- Online businesses and residents survey through Your Thoughts;
- Pop-up morning engagement to survey locals using the street;
The design process engaged with our community and included a community survey with 116 responses, a pop-up engagement on Archer Street and one on one interviews with Town Officers and several businesses on Archer Street. The community engagement refined the vision and objectives for the project, building on the strategic outcomes outlined in the Town’s Strategic Community Plan.
This work culminated in a draft plan (see attached documents at the bottom of this page) which was endorsed by Council to proceed to public advertising at the 15 June 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting. The public advertising period was conducted over a three-week period in June and July 2020.
The Town received 75 submissions during the public comment period. 72 submissions either supported the proposal or supported the proposal with some concerns. There were three submissions that opposed the proposal.
The final Plan considered all aspects of the public land on the street including the road, footpath, verge and street trees.
The Town has now completed Stage 1 works.
Further construction stages elsewhere along Archer St will be considered, consistent with the limitations and considerations in the Long-Term Financial Plan. Funding for this project is a mix of external funding and from the Town’s finances.
Where is Archer Street and Mint Street?
The project has considered the full length of Archer Street between Orrong Road and the train line, as well as the full length of Mint Street between the train line and Albany highway.
Why upgrade the streetscape?
As a rapidly growing urban community, it is important that we plan for the future to make sure our infrastructure can meet the needs of our current and future community. With significant investment in rail and road infrastructure affecting the Town over the next 10 years, we need to ensure our local main streets can cope with these changes and become thriving places to live, work and play.
How will the METRONET level crossing removal impact this project?
The State Government will be removing the railway boom gates on Mint/Archer Street by elevating the rail above the road. This means the profile of the road will not change and won't impact the design significantly. However, the Town is working with METRONET to ensure the upgrade will complement the design of the new Carlisle Station.
What's the plan for the cycling infrastructure along Archer/Mint?
The first section of the protected bike lane between Star and Mars streets has been completed. The construction comprises 2 median buffers, new ramps at the bus stop and on-street ramps connecting to the footpath.
The Town is now progressing to detailed design for the next stage of the bike lane between Gemini and Star streets, with a view to deliver this stage in FY23/24, subject to budget constraints.
The completed bike lane will stretch between Gemini Way and Hubert Street, with the route informed by the Department of Transport's Long Term Cycle Network blueprint for a continuous cycling network in the Perth and Peel region.
The bike lane project is jointly funded by the Town and the Department of Transport.
Why protected bike lanes?
The research tells us many riders feel safer with a physical barrier between them and motorists, while traditional bike lanes that form part of the road present as a considerable barrier to use for many prospective riders. The protected bike lanes being constructed along Archer St are in accordance with today's best practice and stem from our original Council-approved Archer/Mint Streetscape Improvement Plan, which was the subject of consultation with the community in 2020 and has been worked on with the Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority. For a look at how protected bike lanes are being utilised elsewhere in the country, check out the City of Melbourne website.
Is the bike lane safe to use now?
While the existing Stage 1 of the bike lane is relatively short, we invite cyclists to use it and then, using appropriate caution, merge onto the road or footpath as you normally would if it weren't there (for rules on riding on the road or footpath, visit the WA Government's website). We're working on bringing you the rest of the lane as staging constraints allow!
Why does the bike lane become raised at bus stops?
This solution prevents cyclists from being forced back onto the pedestrian footpath or from re-entering the roadway and undertaking stopped busses, leading to increased potential for collisions between cyclists, pedestrians and traffic. The Town, in consultation with the Department of Transport, agreed on the design which will include tactile indicators and road signage to notify cyclists to slow down at the approach of the bus stop.
What's happening to bus stops and bus stop shelters during the bike lane works?
Some bus shelters will have to be moved as part of the wider bike lane works. In light of the planned Carlisle Train Station upgrade and future bike lane stages, The Public Transport Authority will rationalise the number and locations of bus stops along Archer Street to better serve users. Shelters will be replaced once bike lane works are complete in the 2023/24 year. Further information on bus stop relocations will be available in due course.
Where can I supply feedback?
For contact details, please see the 'Got a question?' tab.
Do you have a question for our project team?
Please email archermint@vicpark.wa.gov.au with your query, accompanied by your name. Alternatively you can call the Town on 9311 8111.