Transport in Marrickville

Marrickville Council is committed to effective management of local roads, local developments and car parking for its citizens.

However, making the most of our vibrant community doesn’t have to involve a car.

Council is committed to sustainable transport - reducing car use and increasing use of public transport, walking and cycling. By promoting non-motorised transport and public transport, Council hopes to help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and reduce greenhouse emissions. Initiatives that limit car use such as car sharing and car pooling are also encouraged.

For more information on transport in the Marrickville area, see the pages below.

• Cycling
  Cycling is a convenient, sustainable and enjoyable way to get around Marrickville. Council is currently implementing a Bicycle Strategy that includes a network plan, parking plan, better integration with public transport and bicycle friendly streets and neighbourhoods.
   
• Public Transport
  Marrickville is served by a comprehensive and convenient public transport network, of buses and trains.  See this page for links to timetables, maps and travel advice.
   
• Walking
  Walking is a sustainable, healthy and sociable form of getting around. A range of recreational walks (also known as Walk Wise routes) has been developed in the Marrickville area.
   
• Traffic Management
  Traffic management on local roads is performed by Council under delegation from the RTA. Council resurfaces roads, installs traffic lights and traffic calming measures, and works to increase pedestrian accessibility through maintenance and new footpaths and pedestrian facilities.
   
• Road Safety
  Marrickville Council is working to promote road safety to reduce accidents in the area, as set out in Council's Strategic Plan. Visit this page to find road safety data, along with tips for parents, drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
   
• Parking
  Citizens can apply for parking permits if they live in one of the parking precincts. This allows you to be exempt from sign-posted time limits.
   
• Accessible Transport
  Council has prepared an Accessible Public Transport Information Kit to explain the issues and priorities about accessible transport in the local area.
   
• Community Transport
  Council provides a community transport service for frail aged people and people living with disabilities and their carers who are unable to use public transport.

Active Transport

Council is committed to encouraging active forms of transport such as cycling and walking, for their individual health benefits, as well as being low impact on the environment. Our Active Transport Guide, which includes a map and information you need to know when cycling, walking or using public transport in our local area, is available at Council libraries and the Administrative Centre in Petersham.

The map includes on-road and off-road cycling routes, bus routes with stops, CityRail train stations, walking tracks, accessible pedestrian pathways and bicycle parking. Featured destinations include parks, schools, shopping strips, childcare centres, neighbourhood information centres, libraries and other amenities.

• Download Staying Active in Marrickville Map

Integrated Transport Strategy

The Marrickville Integrated Transport Strategy, adopted by Council in August 2007, provides the rationale and recommended actions for addressing local transport issues and moving Marrickville towards sustainable transport – that is, reducing car use and increasing use of public transport, walking and cycling. The Strategy guides Council's transport planning and informs the community and other stakeholders of the work Council is already undertaking to promote sustainable transport in Marrickville. The Strategy is available for download in the Council Plans section under Your Council menu of this site.

• Transport Strategy web page