[publictransport] BtBB update 28/3

Sun Mar 30 16:45:22 EST 2008

Hi all

Sorry I can't make the meeting next Saturday but I'll be interested to hear
what comes out of it. I haven't seen any signs anywhere to indicate where
bikes should go on Connex trains yet. And signs at stations saying they are
not allowed on peak hour trains have taken a while to disappear. 

I just checked the Connex web site and it's not all that easy to find out
what the current rules are - in fact the two leads I followed up seemed to
contradict each other. Under 'FAQs' they say that bikes can be carried at
all times and should go in the back of the train, but under 'Customer
Charter' they still say that passengers are requested not to bring bikes
during peak times. You have to do a lot of scrolling to find the relevant
sections.

Julia

Address: 29 Elgin Street, Hawthorn, Vic 3122
Phone/Fax: 9853 5095
Email: jblunden at bigpond.com

-----Original Message-----
From: publictransport-bounces at yarrabug.org
[mailto:publictransport-bounces at yarrabug.org] On Behalf Of cfsmtb
Sent: Friday, 28 March 2008 9:56 AM
To: Public transport access for all users
Subject: [publictransport] BtBB update 28/3

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.h
tml

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!

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