FAQs

Your experience matters – you are the expert in your own experience of Lithgow.

We want to hear from people who:

• Walk through the area regularly
• Catch the train
• Work or study in town
• Visit local businesses
• Use public spaces during the day or after dark
• Have experienced locations that feel uncomfortable, unwelcoming or difficult to navigate
• Have ideas about how Lithgow's public spaces could better support community connection and confidence

Your local knowledge will help identify what's working well, where improvements are needed and what changes could make the biggest difference.

By participating, you'll help shape future decisions about how this important transport and town centre corridor evolves.

People experience public spaces differently.

Research shows that perceptions of safety influence how women, girls and gender diverse people move through public spaces, the routes they choose, and the times they travel. When people do not feel comfortable in public spaces, they often change their behaviour, avoid certain routes or limit activities after dark.

By placing the experiences and lived expertise of women, girls and gender diverse people at the centre of the design process, we can help create public spaces that feel more welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

We also recognise that experiences are shaped by many factors, including age, ability, culture, sexuality and personal circumstances.

That's why we're encouraging participation from a diverse range of community members, including LGBTQI+ people, young people, older residents, people with disability, First Nations community members and regular public transport users.

When women, girls and gender diverse people feel safe and welcome in public spaces, everyone benefits. Spaces that respond to their needs help create more welcoming, inclusive and vibrant communities for all.

Community feedback will help identify initiatives that may improve perceptions of safety, comfort and welcome along the corridor. Proposed initiatives will be shared with the community in November 2026 before final designs are developed and delivered during 2027.