Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight and Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey alongside Minister for Transport Andrew Constance today launched Transport for NSW’s regional Future Transport strategy today on the North Coast.

“Regional NSW will be a big winner under the Active Transport Walking and Cycling Program,” Mrs Pavey said.

“We want to create liveable and productive towns and centres, while reducing congestion.”

Mr Constance said the government will inject more than $500,000 to a signature cycleway project at Upper Warrell Creek Road, South Macksville.

“This investment will deliver 1.8 kilometres of cycle path connecting from here through to Boundary Street, Macksville,” Mr Constance said.

“This new money is part of a $2.9 million allocation which also includes a 1.4 kilometre shared path along Hungry Head Road through to the beach.”

Mrs Pavey said the commitment was an important investment in local infrastructure for Oxley residents and tourists alike.

“This builds on existing work to ensure our regional communities are more liveable and better connected with each other. Active travel in regional communities will increase transport options available in regions, options which will further grow as shared and autonomous mobility become a reality,” Mrs Pavey said.