From: brisbane1@peg.pegasus.oz.au
Newsgroups: aus.bicycle
Subject: other bike news
Date: 28 Jul 92 23:31:00 GMT
Nf-ID: #N:peg:490100014:000:3252
Nf-From: peg.UUCP!brisbane1    Jul 28 18:31:00 1992


QLD BIKE NEWS

(REprinted from the Qld Cyclist)

CYCLISTS GIVEN CHANCE TO HIGHLIGHT CONCERNS

The recently formed Rockhampton Bicycle Planning Group (RBPG) has
co-ordinated a survey for Rockhampton residents to identify
regularly used routes and dangerous routes for bicycles.  The RBPG
is one of two groups formed recently following a series of public
meetings to gauge community interest in the development of a cycle
path plan.  The other sector is a Community Awareness Program
Group whose function is to promote the use of bicycles in the
community covering issues such as safety, health and the
environment.  The aim of both is to develop a strategic plan for
an integrated transport network incorporating bicycles over the
next five to ten years.  Spokesman for the Bicycle Planning Group,
Chris Head said the current survey project may be the first in
Australia.  "I haven't heard of any other city in Australia that
has asked residents to indicate via a map where they ride a bike."
he said.  "This is a whole new concept in trying to find out about
bicycle riding patterns." "The information that people send in
will enable us to identify where cyclists ride to and from." Mr
Head said the information would be used to design bicycle paths,
priority routes and plan other facilities such as bicycle parking.
The cycle path concept gained momentum last month when a local
conservation group, the Women for the Environment, called a public
meeting on March 11 to discuss the development of an overall
cycle path plan which would service the city of Rockhampton.  The
WFTE became associated with the bike plan project through a
commitment to developing  an environmentally friendly project for
Rockhampton.  All completed surveys can be addressed to the
Bicycle use survey, Rockhampton Bicycle Planning Group, PO Box
5380 Rockhampton Mail Centre 4702.  Extract from the Capricorn
Local News April 22nd 1992

CROSS RIVER BIKEWAYS

The Westside Bicycle User Group (Westside BUG) has been leading
the campaign to get safe access for cyclists on some of Brisbane's
road bridges.  At present the focus of attention is on the
Victoria Bridge which leads directly into the city centre from
South Brisbane.  The Victoria Bridge has been carrying a much
reduced motor traffic flow since the Queen St Mall was established
a decade ago.  Westside BUG members believe that one of the five
traffic lanes could be removed to make room for bike-lanes on
either side of the bridge.  A proposal has been put to Brisbane
City Council to outline the group's plans.  The BUG says that the
new bikelanes would link the existing riverside bikeway on the
northside with the soon to be completed Kangaroo Point to Hill End
Bikeway.  The link would also provide access to the attractions at
the Cultural Centre (pity you can't park your bike at the library
anymore - ed) Southbank.  Commuter cyclists have been particularly
supportive of the proposal.  A leaflet issued to riders during the
City Council's Bike Week resulted in many letters to the Lord
Mayor in support of the scheme.  A progress report on the campaign
will be given at the next meeting of the Westside BUG at 7.30pm on
Tuesday August 4th at 108 Sylvan Rd Toowong.  Phone Rod Nancarrow
on 371J4880J(ah)
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