Submit Feedback: Bike Plan 2026-2031

Thank you for taking the time to contribute your knowledge on bike rider behaviour, routes and experiences with existing infrastructure in Fremantle. Please make sure you have read all supporting material in the Key Documents section including the Bike Plan 2019-2024 before submitting your comments.

We are asking the public to:

Provide comment on the previous Bike Plan, as well as share local knowledge on current cyclist behaviour and experience via this survey.
Identify key cyclist routes, pinch points and safety issues as well as opportunities via our Interactive Map via the project page.
Review the Key Documents and Frequently Asked Questions about this engagement program.
Request to meet with city staff to discuss your thoughts on cycling in Fremantle via a 1:1 meeting, group meeting or attend a community precinct meeting or drop-in session (details on the project page).

In this survey we would like you to share:

Your cycling experience, confidence and attitude, travel behaviour and any barriers to riding you face.
Key travel routes, pinch points, and issues you face as a cyclist in Fremantle
Your thoughts on the previous Bike Plan 2019-2024

Please note, submissions to this engagement close 5pm AWST, 3 April 2026.

Introduction Questions

First Name

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Last Name

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Where do you live?

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Beaconsfield

Fremantle (Central)

Hilton

North Fremantle

O'Connor

Samson

South Fremantle

White Gum Valley

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about you. Which of the following do you identify as? Select all that apply.

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Resident

Ratepayer

Renter

Business Owner

Student

Visitor

Other (please specify)

What is your age and the age of people who ride with you? Select all that apply.

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Under 12

12 - 18

18 - 24

25 - 34

35 - 44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

How do you describe your gender?

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Man/Male

Woman/Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer

Pulse check on the City's previous Bike Plan (2019-2024)

How familiar were you with the City's previous Bike Plan 2019-2024?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not familiar

In your opinion, how effective was the City's 2019-2024 Bike Plan?

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Unsure

Not effective

10.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

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Travel and cycling behaviour

11.

Of the Routes labelled A -L in the City’s Bike Plan 2019 -2024, which would you use most frequently? Select all that apply.

Route A - Stirling Bridge to Beaconsfield (combination of local green routes)

Route B – Knutsford Street

Route C – Attfield Street

Route D – Fremantle Traffic Bridge (before closure)

Route E – Forrest Street

Route F – Wray Avenue

Route G – South Terrace

Route H - Rennie Crescent

Route J – Stevens Street

Route I – Paget Street

Route L – North Fremantle Principal Shared Path

Other route or combination of routes (please specify)

12.

What are your most common modes of transport? Select all that apply.

Walking

Private vehicle

Bicycle/e-bike

Bus

Taxi/rideshare (i.e. Uber)

Community transport

mobility scooter

E-scooter

Other (please specify)

13.

If you use a bicycle, how often do you ride on average?

Every day

A few times a week

Once a week

A few times a year

Other (please specify)

14.

If you ride a bicycle, what type of bike are you riding?

Road bike

Mountain bike

Electric bike

Cargo bike/ e-bike

Other (please specify)

15.

If you ride, what is the average distance you are travelling in one journey?

1km or less

2km - 5km

5km - 10km

10km - 20km

20km+

Other (please specify)

16.

If you choose to cycle, what is the purpose of your journey? Please select all that apply.

Commuting to/from work

Social activity (cyclist group)

Exercise + mental health

Commuting children to school or daycare

Commuting to/from school, TAFE or university

Enjoying nature

Personal business, appointments, shopping

Other (please specify)

17.

What time of day/night do you cycle? Select all that apply

Before 6am

6am - 9am

9am -12pm

12pm - 3pm

3pm - 6pm

6pm - 9pm

After 9pm

Experience, confidence and attitudes to cycling

18.

Riding confidence on different cycling infrastructure: how comfortable do you feel riding on a...

Shared bike path/PSP

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Neutral

Uncomfortable

Very uncomfortable

Local road without painted bike lanes

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Neutral

Uncomfortable

Very uncomfortable

Local road with painted bike lanes

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Neutral

Uncomfortable

Very uncomfortable

High speed (50km+) /busy road with painted bike lanes

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Neutral

Uncomfortable

Very uncomfortable

High speed (50km+)/ busy road without painted bike lanes

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Neutral

Uncomfortable

Very uncomfortable

Road with street parking

Very comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Neutral

Uncomfortable

Very uncomfortable

19.

Which statement best describes you as a bike rider?

I ride confidently in traffic

I ride more confidently where there are marked bike lanes/paths

I ride off-road (footpaths/bike paths/trails) only

I currently don't ride but would like to

I don't ride and I am not interested

20.

Have you experienced any accidents or injuries as a cyclist in the past 12-24 months?

Yes

21.

If yes, can you tell us what happened?

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Non-riders and barriers to cycling

22.

What are the main reasons that stop you riding locally? Please select all that apply.

Lack of bicycle paths or connected routes

Poor quality roads or paths

No separation from vehicles / too many heavy vehicles / motorist behaviour

Lack of bike parking at destinations

Bicycle theft

Lack of end‑of‑trip facilities (showers/change rooms, secure parking)

Topography, weather (heat, wind, rain)

Feeling unsafe when riding alone

Obstructions (trees, poles) or poor lighting

Other (please specify)

23.

Do you want to ride but there is something preventing you? If so, please describe the issues or barriers you face.

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Cycling in Fremantle

24.

Are you part of or have access to an organised advocacy group around active transport? Select all that apply.

Westcycle member

Fremantle BUG

Your Move School

Your Move Organisation

Other (please specify)

25.

What do you enjoy most about riding in and around Fremantle?

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26.

What frustrates you the most about the current cycling environment in Fremantle?

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27.

What are you favourite Fremantle streets/roads to cycle on? What are least favourite? Can you tell us why?

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28.

City staff will be organising a community reference group to assist in the development of the 2026-2031 Bike Plan. Are you interested in participating?

If yes, staff will seek further information and provide more detail on time commitments following this first phase of engagement.

Yes

29.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

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30.

Please upload any additional attachments or submissions here.