Transport for NSW is seeking public consultation on the future of reliable transport options across the Central Coast.
Community feedback on the Draft Central Coast Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP), will be used to help determine the final plan, due for release later this year.
The SRITP outlines a vision for the Central Coast region, with businesses and communities well served by frequent and reliable transport options.
Together with community insights via an online mapping tool, the consultation has identified about 50 short and medium-term initiatives, which are included in the SRITP.
These initiatives include improved public transport services for smaller communities and their ageing populations, more services to more places across the day and week, better utilisation of existing infrastructure including road and rail, and targeted upgrades to improve connections between homes and jobs, education, healthcare services and entertainment precincts.
Early engagement activities have also been carried out over the past six months with Members of Parliament, Central Coast Council and key regional representative groups.
Anna Zycki, Regional Director of Transport for NSW, said the SRITP reflects the Central Coast’s geographic diversity.
“The SRITP aims to enable people to safely and efficiently get where they need to go by walking, riding, catching public transport or using their private vehicle,” she said.
“It identifies achievable actions that will improve transport options for the Central Coast’s residents, workers and visitors between now and 2041.”
Zycki said the SRITP will support projected population growth and enable the Central Coast region to improve access to employment areas, health and education precincts and tourism. All while maintaining a connection to the natural attractions of the area.
“By improving connectivity and ensuring transport is accessible, inclusive, reliable and safe within the Central Coast, we’re working to help improve the wellbeing of our communities and setting the region’s businesses up for the future,” she said.
“The SRITP is a blueprint for change for the Central Coast and is a critical part of Transport for NSW’s broader strategy to meet the evolving transport needs of our regional communities.”
Feedback will close midnight Sunday, 27 July 2025.
