Wollongong Transport Strategy 2025-2035 endorsed for Local Government Area residents

Wollongong City Council endorsed the Wollongong Transport Strategy 2025-2035 in September 2024. The 10-year plan covers transport networks across the entire Local Government Area and was developed alongside the City Centre Movement and Place Plan 2025-2035, which council adopted in December 2024.

The documents respond to current travel patterns in Wollongong. They note that 79 per cent of residents use private cars for most trips and that 55 per cent of those car trips cover less than 1 km. Transport currently accounts for 19 per cent of emissions across the Local Government Area.

Changes planned for the city centre

The City Centre Movement and Place Plan 2025-2035 focuses on walking, cycling and public transport inside the city centre. Measures include converting some streets to shared zones and lowering speed limits on selected roads. These steps are intended to give residents more options for short-distance travel within the central area.

Across the wider Local Government Area the Wollongong Transport Strategy 2025-2035 aims to support the city’s growing population by expanding the range of viable, safe and accessible transport choices. Residents who currently drive short distances may see new or improved alternatives for those journeys over the life of the plan.

Next steps for implementation

Council has linked the transport strategy to its commitment to reach net zero community operations by 2050. Further work on individual projects and street changes will occur in stages as funding and detailed planning allow. Residents can follow updates through the council’s published transport documents and consultation channels.

The two plans together set the framework for transport decisions in Wollongong through to 2035. They address existing car use patterns while outlining physical changes in the city centre and broader network improvements for the Local Government Area.