The Glen Eira community values their quality of life, and access to safe cycling routes is a part of this. That’s why, Council committed itself to promoting and delivering this new way to travel around our city. 

The new cycling lane has made riding bikes safer, the area more attractive and will reduce the impact cars have on the environment. This meets a Victorian Government commitment to deliver the missing link in the area’s cycling corridor.  

The path was officially opened by Glen Eira Mayor Cr Simone Zmood and Member for Southern Metropolitan Region Ryan Batchelor MLC on Thursday 19 December 2024.

The path’s construction before the end of the year is a fantastic outcome for Glen Eira and a good example of collaboration between different levels of government, for the benefit of local communities. With the removal of the final two level crossings at Neerim and Glen Huntly Roads, Glen Eira is now level crossing free. 

The design of the path was significantly influenced by the community following extensive engagement. Their feedback resulted in the trees on the racecourse side of Queens Avenue being retained and reduced impacts to residential parking.

The success of the project is also thanks to our previous Council, who under former Mayor Cr Anne-Marie Cade, got the project underway and engaged with the community. 

Council delivered the works on behalf of the Glen Huntly Level Crossing Removal Project which funded the construction.