[publictransport] publictransport Digest, Vol 3, Issue 10
Jillian Gibson
jillg at vic.chariot.net.au
Mon Mar 31 17:53:26 EST 2008
Julia,
the ban has been repealed by the MInister mid February, so its a yes for all bikes at all times on all rail services. Vline is at the discetion of the conductors still.
l imagine the customer charter is as it says a 'request' .The latest l have heard from Vline Customer Services is that some seats are to be removed from Connex carraiges to allow room for bikes, this is as of yet to be announced, and to date, from the Ministers meeting, the request was for bikes to be taken on the end carraige, no doubt once the seats are removed this will make it clearer where to put bikes
So go forth and rail and ride l say!
Cheers
Jill
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1. Re: BtBB update 28/3 (Julia Blunden)
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Subject: Re: [publictransport] BtBB update 28/3
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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
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[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
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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
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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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