[YarraBUG-list] [Fwd: Yarra council report on bike riding -]

[Yarra Bicycle Users Group]

Hi all,

See below for a message forwarded on behalf of Cr Kathleen Malthazn, the 
report she is refering to can be found here:

Item 4.3, Pages 20-26
http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Council/Meetings/pdf/agendas07/13NovembePlanningAgenda.pdf

The pdf file is approx 15M, so if you can't open it, please email me & 
I'll send you a extract.

More about the recent Yarra BUG forum:
http://www.yarrabug.org/2007/08/27/yarra-bicycle-users-group-public-forum/

If possible, please attend tomorow nights council meeting and make your 
opinions known to Yarra Councils Planning, Environment
and Infrastructure Committee - 8.00 pm on Tuesday 13 November 2007 at 
the Fitzroy Town Hall

cheers,

Chris

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Yarra council report on bike riding -
Date: 	Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:21:46 +1100
From: 	Maltzahn, Kathleen Cr <MaltzahK at yarracity.vic.gov.au>
To: 	<enquiries at yarrabug.org>



Hi everyone,

As Chris as previously mentioned, following the Yarra BUG forum in September, 
I moved a motion at council asking for a report about ways council could better support bike riding. 
(While it sounds dull and bureaucratic, a report is often the first step in getting action at council.)

The report is on the agenda for this Tuesday's Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Committee, 8pm, 
Fitzroy Town Hall (in the Reading Room).

Committee meetings are where community members have the opportunity to make verbal submissions 
(this is normally not possible at full council meetings), and I'd really encourage people to read 
the report (on council's website, under committee meeting agendas) and come and have your say. 

The report covers a range of things the BUG forum asked us to look at, including increasing 
bike parking, a car free day, supporting activities for new/hesitant riders and more.

If you think council should have car free days, or a range of other things covered in 
the report, come and make your opinion known. 

Clear community support makes a huge difference in getting more happening for bike riders - having 
your say at this committee meeting will help council do more on bike riding, so it would be great 
to see people there.

If you have any questions, feel free to give me a ring on 0437 567 341,

Kathleen
Cr Kathleen Maltzahn
Greens Councillor for Nicholls Ward
City of Yarra 



----- Original Message -----
From: Yarra Bicycle Users Group <enquiries at yarrabug.org>
To: yarrabug-list at yarrabug.org <yarrabug-list at yarrabug.org>
Sent: Thu Nov 08 00:06:57 2007
Subject: Bike fixing workshops + Volunteers required

Hi all,

Two items for your perusal:

1. Bike fixing workshops
Human Powered Cycles are running another couple of bike fixing workshops
in Brunswick East. See details here:

1. Introductory workshop: Sat 10th Nov - 9:30am for 10am start; 2hrs
duration plus time afterwards for practice; $40 full, $30 conc

2. Intermediate workshop: Sat 17th Nov - 9:30am for 10am start; 3hrs
duration; $70 full, $50 conc

If you're interested in improving your bikes health (and yourself in the
process) please RSVP to training at humanpowered.com.au or call 9029 6504 for
more info. Human Powered Cycles: Workshop located at rear of 38 Harrison
St, Brunswick East.

http://www.humanpowered.com.au


2. YarraBUG Volunteers required for Solutions to Climate Change Festival
8th December, Darling Gardens, Clifton Hill from 1 to 5pm
We need volunteers to help out at the Solutions to Climate Change
Festival! If you love riding your bike and want to help more people get
riding in Yarra, then all you need to do is attend and talk to people
about your local experience and tips.

As we're now pretty experienced at setting up displays for public events,
all you have to do is volunteer time & chat. Bonus chairs, table and
materials supplied! Who could ask for more! No seriously, this festival is
a great opportunity to meet Yarra locals and chat incessantly about
cycling. Which for many of us is very easy to do. ;)
Interested? Call Chris: enquiries at yarrabug.org or call 0407 825 467

More at details at Friends of the Earth:
http://www.foe.org.au/events/2007/foe-solutions-to-climate-change-festival/view





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Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North,
Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
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Yarra Bicycle Users Group
PO Box 253
Clifton Hill VIC 3068
http://www.yarrabug.org
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Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North,
Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond
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