The ACT Greens are pushing the ACT Government to accelerate delivery of their active travel network, claiming that paths in West Belconnen are missing, incomplete and unsafe.

Deputy Leader Jo Clay MLA said Canberrans want to ride, walk, and take public transport, but are blocked by incomplete pathways, poor connections, and dangerous conditions.

Ms Clay will use Wednesday’s Legislative Assembly sitting to call for community, a feasibility study for the West Belconnen network, and a review of how the territory-wide plan will be delivered by 2030.

Her motion also seeks transparent recording of funding allocated to, and spent on, the Active Travel Plan.

“People want choice, but the way our city is currently designed we don’t have that,” Ms Clay said.

“We have all these routes planned, but no clarity on how it will be delivered by 2030…

“The ACT Government must work with the community to identify the priorities in this plan — given Labor’s budget blowout — how they will do it, and when.”

Ms Clay said that better footpaths and cycling links would improve safety, reduce noise and pollution, and support health and wellbeing.

The Greens argue that need is urgent in West Belconnen, where rapid population growth has outpaced public infrastructure, and where residents lack safe routes to shops, schools, and workplaces.

Ms Clay also pointed to recent warnings that the ACT was not on track to meet its legislated emissions targets or achieve net zero by 2045, noting that transport — the ACT’s biggest polluter — makes up more than 60 per cent of its greenhouse output.

“It’s a no brainer that delivering the paths, connections and infrastructure people need to ride or walk around will reduce our overall emissions,” Ms Clay said. “But right now we don’t have that option in West Belconnen for people to ride into work, school or down to the shops.”

Canberra By Bike founder Paris Lord said locals wanted safe, connected routes that would allow them to make everyday trips without needing to drive.

“We’re pleased to support this latest effort to get people in Belconnen the infrastructure that enables more choices in how people get around their neighbourhoods,” Mr Lord said.

“Locals tell us they want to be able to walk or roll to their local shops for groceries or medical appointments, or feel safe to let their children ride with their friends. Fusing missing links and calming our streets makes such trips more likely, and boosts our collective quality of life.”

The ACT Government has been asked for comment.