Residents are being asked to have their say on a draft Wagga Transport Draft Plan that details how the transport network, infrastructure and services will be developed over time.

It outlines a staged approach to "reprioritising" the city's urban roads and streets, including developing priority networks for walking, cycling, bus, general vehicle access and movement of heavy vehicles.

It includes the key findings of the Wagga Urban Highway Study that was completed in 2015 to 17, which Mayor Greg Conkey has been calling on the NSW government to release.

While the report states that the bypass isn't a priority in the short term, it says Transport for NSW "will continue to monitor the need for the bypass in the longer term".

Cr Conkey said he was pleased that the long-awaited study and transport plan had been released but emphasised the city's need for a bypass.

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"Wagga is geared to grow to 100,000 plus in the next 20 to 30 years, and we will definitely need to have a bypass as part of that growth," he said. "We are looking at both a southern and a northern bypass."

The Wagga Urban Highway Study found that the number of heavy vehicles travelling through the city each day without stopping "is not high enough at present" to support a bypass.

"The study shows a majority of heavy vehicles enter the city to engage in some business, contributing to the local economy," the report said.

"Transport will continue to work with council to plan for an alternative heavy vehicle route so that if or when the volumes increase and impact the level of service of the state road network, appropriate measures can be carried out."

Regional director of Transport for NSW's southern region, Sam Knight, said the bypass is not a short-term option, but studies will investigate a northern or southern bypass.

The plan also looks to prioritise walkways and buses within the health precinct and business district and reconfigure Edward Street and Hammond Avenue to focus on movements to and from land uses along the corridor.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said Wagga is growing, and he wants to ensure transport can support growth in a way that suits the community's vision for the city.

"We want to get this plan right, which is why we have worked with Wagga City Council and other stakeholders to prepare a truly integrated transport plan for the community's feedback," he said.

Wagga-based MLC Wes Fang said the plan "builds on our vision to help make public transport a first-choice option for people living in the regions", while transforming roads "to keep us all better connected".

While in Wagga on Friday, Mr Toole also announced that four trial weekday bus services and two Saturday services designed to connect workers to the Bomen Business Park would be extended to the end of the year.

He also revealed that more than 100 locals would participate in a trial, as Wagga becomes the first city in NSW to have bike racks fitted to buses next month.

"This trial will boost access and connectivity across the city, making it easier for cyclists to connect with public transport as part of their daily commute," Mr Toole said.

"From next month, we're aiming to see bike racks installed on buses for the first time, building on our vision for a safer, stronger public transport offering across regional centres like Wagga."

For more information on the draft Transport Plan or to provide feedback, go to nswroads.work/wwtp.

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