Students are among the biggest winners with a new separated cycleway connecting Glebe and Ultimo open and welcoming riders.
The two-way cycleway gives safe access for students and teachers riding to and from the International Grammar School, TAFE NSW and the University of Technology, Sydney campuses.
The cycleway runs for 650 metres along Mary Ann and Kelly streets and links people riding to and from low traffic streets in Glebe to the Goods Line in Ultimo and into Darling Harbour, Haymarket and beyond.
"We continue to deliver bike lanes and better connect our cycling network to ensure that people who want to get around the city on bike can do so safely," Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said.
"This important east-west connection in the Sydney Bike Network will make riding through and into the area much safer, which is great for people looking to leave the car at home, and great for the many students in the precinct.
"Riding a bike is a cheap and healthy way to get places and the City of Sydney is continuing to connect our network of cycleways so they can benefit as many people as possible."
As part of the project a new pedestrian and bike crossing was installed at Jones Street giving people walking around TAFE NSW and UTS better and safer access.
The project also means the roads have 300m2 of new garden beds that will help cool the area and make it more visually pleasant.
Transport for NSW's Executive Director Cities Integration Kathryn Crestani said Transport was thrilled to support the City of Sydney in delivering this exciting project for the community.
"The Mary Ann and Kelly streets separated cycleway will boost safety and accessibility for people riding bikes in the CBD, and help alleviate traffic congestion," Ms Crestani said.
"Riding a bike supports healthier lifestyles, brings economic benefits to local neighbourhoods and is a greener choice for you, your family and your community."
The Mary Ann and Kelly streets cycleway has been delivered by the City of Sydney and is proudly funded by the NSW Government.
People will soon enjoy even better riding connections with the City of Sydney expected to begin construction on dedicated cycling infrastructure linking Ultimo to Surry Hills in the next 12 months. This project will see a combination of a two-way separated cycleway, shared paths and quietways between the Goods Line and cycleways on Castlereagh Street and Campbell Street, Surry Hills.
