Yerrabi Advocacy Digest

‍July 2026

Improving Access to Gungahlin Town Centre

Pedal Power’s Yerrabi advocacy continues to focus on improving cycling access to the Gungahlin Town Centre and strengthening active travel connections across Canberra’s north.

We have been working with Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) to help develop an implementation strategy for the Gungahlin Town Centre Active Travel Feasibility study. We have also met with Yerrabi MLA Michael Pettersson and staff from Minister Tara Cheyne’s office to discuss the ACT Government’s active travel election commitments for Gungahlin. We will continue advocating for these commitments to be supported by clear delivery timeframes and funding for priority projects.

Shaping the Gungahlin 2030 Development

Pedal Power was pleased to provide feedback on the bicycle parking and end-of-trip facilities proposed as part of the Gungahlin 2030 development. This major project, located on the block opposite Cypher Brewing, would introduce additional retail and entertainment spaces, workplaces, a hotel and new residences to the town centre.

The development has now reached the Development Application stage, and we appreciated the high quality of engagement from the developer, Englobo, and its project team. We also welcomed the potential for Hinder Street to become a lower-traffic, active travel-friendly street.

Safer Connections Across Yerrabi

Further afield, we provided feedback on the Development Application for the proposed second Gungahlin College at the corner of Clarrie Hermes Drive and Kelleway Avenue, with a particular focus on ensuring students have safe and convenient cycling access.

We are also advocating for improved lighting along Kaleen’s main shared path corridor to strengthen visibility and personal safety, particularly during early mornings, evenings and Canberra’s shorter winter days.

The team also commented on preliminary designs for the recently funded Hall to Gold Creek shared path, which would complete an important missing connection in Canberra’s north.

Gungahlin Corridor Transport Plan

The Yerrabi team also participated in consultation for the Gungahlin Corridor Transport Plan, which "expands on the Gungahlin Area Transport Plan to identify future infrastructure needs for all road users by focusing on the key transport corridors of Gungahlin Drive, Gundaroo Drive and Mirrabei Drive

Although the plan has reportedly been provided to the ACT Government, it has not yet been publicly released. We will continue calling for its release, together with a clear implementation timetable that delivers safe, connected and practical active travel infrastructure for Gungahlin’s growing community.

Supporting the Bike Library

Pedal Power’s Bike Library at Margaret Hendry School in Taylor provides free, long-term access to refurbished bikes.

Donated bikes are repaired and safety-checked by volunteers before being loaned to adults and children who may not otherwise have access to one. The Bike Library opens Tuesdays from 10 am to 1 pm and on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm. Bike donations and volunteers are always welcome.

Thank You

Pedal Power thanks Gregg Berry, Peter Elford and the wider Yerrabi advocacy team for the time and expertise they contribute. Their work reviewing plans, preparing submissions and engaging with decision-makers helps ensure people who ride are represented.

Interested in joining the Yerrabi Advocacy Team? Contact support@pedalpower.org.au.