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<div id=cover-sheet>Hi all, sorry didn't make the meeting. here is the wish
list for Geelong with consultation to some extent with the Public Transport
Users Association Geelong branch.<br>
<br>
Russell
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Immediate:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bicycles
must be able to be taken onto trains. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>With
‘old school’, locomotive powered trains there is no issue as a
goods van is always attached which are capable of carrying many
bikes per journey. With these trains there is no problem. Bikes are
adequately stored well away from passengers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>If these
trains were advertised as the cyclist friendly service, cyclists could
take these services without problem. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>The newer
‘Sprinter’ & ‘VLocity’ trains have luggage
areas that encroach on ‘passenger areas’, more so the
Sprinter. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Multi use
cargo areas with bicycle hooks which fold away for other
‘luggage’<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>A pre
booking service could apply although this could be cumbersome to administer
and in some ways unfair for those who do not take advantage of the
system.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Arrangements
need to be made for a ‘fail safe’ system, in place for those
who have never used trains or have not used them for some time. They
arrive at the station for a one off appointment in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Melbourne</st1:place></st1:City> with their bicycle and need
to take the bicycle with them. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Future: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>The
freedom to take bicycles on trains must be accepted, not only in the way
that a suitcase is carried without concern, but in order to get as many
people as possible to travel by all means possible other than private
motor vehicle. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Reducing the need to take bicycles on
trains will be assisted by:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'> Installation
of lockers* at <u>every</u> station, with easily understood directions for
use by both patrons and rail staff. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'> ‘Sponsorship’
by patrons purchasing their own locker could be an option however
ultimately lockers need to be supplied at minimal cost and procedure
to the user. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:39.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'> Bicycle
hire at main stations in circumstances that encourage use such as:<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Easily
operated <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Extremely
inexpensive<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level3 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Promoting
use in many media forms <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Purchase
of trains that have more than adequate storage facilities for bicycles.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU style='font-size:12.0pt'>Those
facilities must include ease of access/egress at stations while
maintaining security from persons on station platforms<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-AU
style='font-size:12.0pt'> * Bicycles are very vulnerable to
theft. Bicycle cages at stations is a substandard
option that offers little more security than bicycle racks. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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