Editorial: Good planning means a helicopter view before getting down to detail

April 16 2021 - 8:00am
WHICH SIDE OF THE FENCE: The idea of the Fernleigh track has been to provide a shared path away from traffic. This artwork raises questions in that regard as far as cycling is concerned. And what about north-bound cycling?
WHICH SIDE OF THE FENCE: The idea of the Fernleigh track has been to provide a shared path away from traffic. This artwork raises questions in that regard as far as cycling is concerned. And what about north-bound cycling?

TWO infrastructure stories in today's Newcastle Herald highlight the importance of long-term urban planning, the advantages that accrue from efficient transport links, and the competing priorities that must often be managed in decision-making.

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