Welcome

The City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire Council are investigating a cycling corridor between Torquay and Geelong.

About the study

The City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire Council have received a grant from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to undertake an options analysis for delivering a safe cycling link between Torquay and Geelong. A key goal for both the City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire Council is to encourage active transport modes such as cycling to reduce dependence on cars and improve health outcomes for people. Delivering safe, integrated cycling infrastructure is a priority for both councils.

Understanding the issues

We want to hear from you about your experiences riding between Torquay and Geelong. While this survey is focused primarily on people that ride bicycles or e-bikes in between these locations, we also want to hear from those community members who might ride if cycling infrastructure was installed.

We have created a five minute online survey and map for you to share your feedback.

Where will my survey data be used?

The City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire Council are conducting an options analysis for delivering a safe cycling link between Torquay and Geelong. Understanding community travel behaviours and experiences will help guide the comparison of different routes as well as different bicycle infrastructure treatments. The data collected as part of this survey will inform the development of the route options and selection of a preferred route.

Workshop discussion – Expression of Interest

As part of this project we will be running a workshop with technical specialists and we invite community members to join this discussion. If you're interested in attending this workshop, please complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) in the above survey. Please note this is an Expression of Interest and not a guarantee of invitation.

Your Feedback

Your feedback is important to us, so please visit one or more of the feedback options below to have your say:

  • Our online survey below to provide your feedback. You can request a hard copy by contacting the officer listed in the 'Who's Listening' section of this page.
  • You can use the map tool below to identify missing links and safety concerns.
  • By email to transport@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au
  • In writing addressed to:
    • Jessica Tester
    City of Greater Geelong,
    Wadawurrung Country,
    PO Box 104,
    Geelong VIC 3220

Complete our survey

Share your insights and experiences via this short, 5-minute survey.

Map

If you would like to share any specific information about cycling between Torquay and Geelong, please do so on the map below, including:

  • areas that you consider are currently unsafe (use the yellow 'safety concerns' marker)
  • missing links (use the blue 'missing links' marker)
  • other considerations or opportunities (use the green 'other' marker).

Click on 'add marker', select the location and choose the relevant category your comment relates to. Click on the '?' symbol below for more detailed instructions.

The personal information and feedback (collectively the Data) requested on this page is being collected by City of Greater Geelong (City) for the purpose of conducting an options analysis, together with Surf Coast Shire Council (Surf Coast), for delivering a safe cycling link between Torquay and Geelong, known as the Safe Cycling Connection Torquay to Geelong study, and any other directly related purpose (Project). All Data will be disclosed to Surf Coast for the purposes of the Project and reviewed by both the City and Surf Coast. A de-identified report making recommendations will be provided to the Transport Accident Commission and published on our website.

If your personal information is not collected, the Project may not be able to be adequately conducted, and the City may not be able to contact you for further questions or to find solutions.

In order to collect and conduct in depth and detailed analysis of the Data for the purposes of the Project, the City will disclose the Data (including your personal information) to its third-party service providers, including Social Pinpoint Pty Ltd, Converlens Pty Ltd and Amazon Web Services.

Other than as stated above, your personal information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, except as required or authorised by law.

Our privacy policy is available on our website. If you wish to alter any of the personal information you have supplied to the City, please contact us by sending an email to privacy@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.

Surf Coast’s privacy policy can be found at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/privacy .