Help Shape the Regional Active Travel Maps in Geraldton and Albany

We are spoilt for transport choice here in WA, but navigating our local neighbourhoods by walking and riding needs to be safe and accessible for everyone. To help more people in Geraldton and Albany get around their neighbourhood safely we are creating Regional Active Travel Maps. 

When heading into town, it is common to rely on a digital map for the most direct route. However, the quickest path is rarely the most practical. Through the Connecting Communities program, thanks to the support of Healthway, WestCycle is developing printed and online Regional Active Travel Maps for Geraldton and Albany. Input is currently being sought from residents regarding the best routes they travel from local suburbs into the town centres. https://westcycle.org.au/regional-active-travel-maps/

We collectively enjoy what riding brings to our lives. We want to extend that enjoyment to those who walk, run, and scoot by identifying routes that prioritise safety, lower traffic volumes, and continuous paths over the fastest possible time. Whether travelling from Wonthella to the Geraldton Town Centre or from Lockyer to the Albany Town Centre, local expertise is necessary to build accurate maps.

If you have a favourite route you want to share and a spare five minutes, please follow the link above. All entries go in the draw to win a $100 local bike shop voucher.

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Tim Roach (Chair)

Elected Director | Off Road

Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than 20 years and is currently a project risk consultant, and a part time academic at Edith Cowan University.

He is a past Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and previously sat on the Divisional Council of CPA Australia. Tim has been involved in racing mountain bikes, BMX and triathlon for many years, both as a father of two children who race and as a past and current bike racer.

Helen Sadler (Deputy Chair)

Independent Director

Helen is a Town of Cottesloe councillor and is the current Chair of WestCycle’s Transport Advisory Group.

A medical doctor, Helen is a strong active transport advocate with a focus on health outcomes and social well-being.