[publictransport] BtBB update 28/3

Sun Mar 30 10:36:22 EST 2008

Am up for the meeting. Were you thinking the Saturday or the Sunday?

And as for guide dogs on trains - they will still be allowed. They legally
cannot be refused entry to anywhere. There was a scandal in Geelong a while
back where taxi drivers were refusing them entry to taxies, but it got
stamped down pretty quickly.

http://www.vline.com.au/travellingwithvline/whatyoucantake/animals.html?
Why did they suddenly change? It's not like a dog in the guard carriage is
getting in the way of people.

It would be interesting as to what their policy on companion dogs is. There
is a customer at work who has a disability companion dog; not hearing or
seeing, just a dog with a coat on it to indicate it's there to make his life
better.

But I'm sorry, I've gone on a tangent in support of Ned!

On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 9:56 AM, cfsmtb <telstar at cfsmtb.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> A couple of items to discuss, this is lengthy, so bear with me!
>
> - Follow up from the ban being lifting
> - Implementation of Folding Bikes on PT
> - Articles in the media about bicycles & bikes
> - Request from BV's Ride On magazine for information about bike cages.
>
>
> 1. Follow up from the ban being lifting
> First up, follow up from the bans being lifted in February. As
> mentioned, somewhat casually a while ago on this list, I was suggesting
> a catchup and/or debrief regarding the BtBB campaign. As now Easter has
> passed, how about a catch up either in person or online? I suggest next
> Saturday 5/4 at CERES, 1pm at the cafe. It would be good to hear how
> people are free to take their bicycles on peak-hour services and any
> challenges or feedback they have or may of received from either the
> public or Connex/VLine staff.
>
> In regards to Niks feedback about dogs being banned on VLine - is this a
> ban on ALL dogs at ALL times or is there allowances for Guide Dogs and
> any provision for other situations?
>
>
> 2. Implementation of Folding Bikes on PT
> Returning to the Feb announcement from MetLink:
>
> http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/news/media_releases/metropolitan_general/bikes_back_on_peak_hour_trains_and_further_improvements_announced
>
> We need to monitor how these changes are implemented, as mentioned in
> the MetLink announcement:
>
> Quote: Other changes will be made to improve public transport access for
> passengers with bikes. These include:
>
>    * Signage and markings to outline bike parking and storage
>      facilities, bike paths near railway stations and where passengers
>      with bikes should travel on public transport.
>    * A campaign to promote bike storage facilities and information on
>      how to travel safely and courteously with a bike on public transport.
>    * Standards for carrying folding bikes on all modes of public
>      transport. The Department of Infrastructure will work with public
>      transport operators and bicycle groups to develop standards for
>      carrying folding bikes on all modes, including metropolitan trams
>      and metropolitan and regional buses. It is expected that with a
>      successful consultation, folding bikes could be taken on buses and
>      trams from 1 April 2008.
>
> Existing Guidelines:
> http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/fares_tickets/faqs#faq1211
>
> In short, has anyone seen, read or heard of these changes that are
> supposed to be implemented on April1?
>
>
> 3. Articles in the media about bicycles & bikes
> Thought these articles relating to bicycles and train use would interest
> you. Yes there's even a footy reference! ABC's Stateline on Friday also
> had a story about a young womans return to work via a program at Toll
> Holdings, it also included her commute by bicycle and train to work. The
> transcript isn't up yet, but check this link later:
> http://www.abc.net.au/stateline/vic/default.htm
>
> Wakelin's two-hour ticket
>
> http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,23411858-19742,00.html
>
> US: Bikes on Trains? ConnDOT and Commuter Council Say No
> http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2008/03/bikes_on_trains.php
>
>
> 4. Request from BV's Ride for information about bike cages.
> Received this request via the BoroondaraBUG list, if you have experience
> or a opinion about bike cages/storage at train stations, please get in
> contact with Jess from BV's Ride On magazine, see details below:
>
> --- In BoroondaraBugDiscussion at yahoogroups.com, "Graeme Stone"
> <graeme_stone at ...> wrote:
>
> Would anyone have an experience or a point of view re bike storage at
> train stations to pass on to Jess?
>
> Thanks,
> Graeme
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jess at goodear.id.au [mailto:jess at goodear.id.au]
> Sent: Wednesday, 26 March 2008 4:32
> To: graeme_stone at ...
> Subject: Boroondara BUG enquiry
>
>
> Enquiry from Bicycle Victoria - Find website
> Sender: Jess Goodear
>
> --
> Hi Graeme,  I found the 'Boroondara BUG' listing on the Bicycle Victoria
> website and I would like to request some more information.  I'm from BV's
> Ride On magazine and I'm writing an article about the govt's plan to
> introduce bike cages @ train stations. I wanted to interview yourself or a
> member who is a commuter who rides to work, would benefit from bike
> cages at
> stations or would have anything to say about the benefits. Maybe even
> someone who has had a bike stolen from a station in the past?  Please
> reply
> email to jess at goodear.id.au or (preferably) call me on 0419 617 267
>  Thanks
> for your help!
>
>
>
>
> --- End forwarded message ---
>
>
>
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