Traffic and Transport

One of the central aims of the MANLY2015 is to reduce traffic intrusion into the heart of the Manly CBD and to improve pedestrian, worker and resident amenity. In October 2010, Manly Council engaged independent traffic consultants, Urbanhorizon and Bitzios Consulting, to provide an assessment of the proposed road network changes being planned in the Manly CBD. The concepts modelled and considered as having minimal impact by the consultants for the MANLY2015 were:

  • Closure of Sydney Road between Belgrave Street and Central Avenue to create a pedestrian zone
  • Conversion of Darley Road, The Corso and Whistler Street (from Wentworth Street to Raglan Street) to a one way northbound 40 km/h shared zone
  • Conversion of North and South Steyne (between Raglan and Wentworth Streets) to a 10 km/h Shared Zone – either two-way or one way southbound
  • Creation of a cul de sac in Central Avenue, and conversion to a 10 km/h shared zone treatment
  • Creation of a 10 km/h shared zone in Henrietta Lane
  • Traffic calming measures (30 km/h speed limit and pavement treatments) in Belgrave Street and East Esplanade, from Gilbert Street to Wentworth Street
  • Demolition of the Whistler Street car park and its replacement by a new car park under Manly Oval

We would like to hear your views on the Traffic Management Proposals exhibited as part of Manly 2015. Please click here to have your say and to vote on various options presented:

To read a summary report of the traffic modelling, and view video clips demonstrating the various options, please click here.

Please see below for the main changes to traffic arrangements under MANLY2015.

Alternatively, you can download a one page document here  pdf format Traffic Plan Document (824.69 KB)

Maintaining good vehicle access for residents in and out of  ‘Eastern Hill’ and for local STA bus services are key considerations for Council.

In addition, the feasibility of reintroducing a tram service within Manly will also be explored. Please click here to view more information about the "Tramway Proposal"

Please refer to the Latest News tab for any updates relating to the traffic and transport aspects of the Manly2015 Masterplan. 

A map indicating the key changes to traffic arrangements proposed under the Manly2015 concept

Traffic Plan Text