[1] Although relatively small numbers of Canberrans commuted by bicycle in the 1970s, the National Capital Development Commission (NCDC) noted the benefits of cycling in terms of health and the potential to reduce road traffic.

The group were protesting the lack of alternative options that forced cyclists to ride on main roads, travelling along Belconnen Way and Macarthur Avenue, before continuing their journey to the city along the new path.

During peak times this area can become very busy as several pedestrian and cycle routes converge to cross a major thoroughfare, in close proximity to the Macarthur Avenue light rail station and a school.

Remaining east of Sullivans Creek, the shared path carries cycle routes C1, C3 and C6 concurrently between Macarthur Avenue and Condamine Street, Turner.

The Sullivans Creek path continues as route C1 and C3, crossing Haig Park and Masson Street before entering the Turner Parklands and reaching its southern end at Barry Drive.

The Haig Park Master Plan identifies a potential new east–west cycling trunk route, linking the inner suburb of Braddon with the Sullivans Creek path and improving connectivity to the Australian National University and Lyneham High School.