[YarraBUG-list] YarraBUG Radio News, Bike Parking Trial + February Yarra BAC Meeting

Tue Feb 14 21:11:03 AEDT 2012

Hi all,

Here's an update on local cycling news for February:

*1. YarraBUG Radio podcasts Melbourne BikeFest Satellite events*
During the festival, Chris, Val & Steve from Yarra Bicycle Users Group 
Radio will be interviewing Melbourne BikeFest Satellite Event organisers 
and participants for a series of programs to be broadcast on 3CR 855AM 
Community Radio + Digital.  10:00am every Monday and also available as 
podcasts via iTunes.
More at:**http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=917
Listen to our recent podcasts: http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/

Also peruse:

  *      Melbourne BikeFest Satellite events:
    http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/satellite-events
  *      Melbourne BikeFest program:
    http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/program
  *      Melbourne BikeFest calendar:
    http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar

*
Do you know anyone who may be interested in being a Melbourne Bikefest 
Volunteer? *
Melbourne Bikefest are a couple of volunteers short so if you can think 
of anyone who may be interested pass this on and get them to email Jette 
Achleitner (production at thesqueakywheel.com.au) with "Bikefest Buddy" in 
the subject line. There's buckets of fun, a t-shirt and an invite to the 
closing night party in it for them!
More at: http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/news/view/story/35

*2. Radioactive 3CR - Live Festival Broadcast*
Sat 18 Feb - 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Presented by 3CR Radio, Venue: The 
Greenhouse, Birrarung Marr
YarraBUG Radio is helping out with 3CR’s live outside broadcast at this 
weeks Sustainable Living Festival. Our special guest will be Faith 
Hunter, Editor of Treadlie magazine.
3CR shows include Earth Matters, Beyond Zero Emissions, Radioactive 
Show, Renegade Economics & Out of the Blue.
Our segment is between 10.50 - 11.10am Come down & say hi!
More at: http://festival.slf.org.au/program/green-house/radioactive-3cr

Climate change, renegade economists and garbage warriors come together 
in this exciting live broadcast from 3CR Radio. Record your eco-message 
for the airwaves and have your say in the Q&A! Brought to you by 3CR 
Radio, producing independent radio for 35 years. Live-To-Air Show. 
Hosted by Dave Sweeney, Australian Conservation Foundation Free Event!

*3. City of Yarra News

Discounted electric bikes and solar electricity & hot water systems (14 
February 2012)*
Keen to purchase an electric bike, a solar electricity or solar hot 
water system at a discounted rate? Time is running out for Yarra 
residents to register their interest in purchasing these products at a 
discounted rate through a bulk buy community program. People only have 
until Friday 24 February to register their interest in joining the 
Delivering Clean Energy Solutions (DCES) program.
More at: http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Hot-Topics/?ItemID=316

*Where the streets have new lanes (5 February 2012)*
Cyclists now have more room to move along a popular route in Princes 
Hill following recent road works. New markings on Pigdon Street (between 
Bowen Crescent and Lygon Street) now give cyclists an on-road cycle lane 
that provides a metre-wide buffer from both parked and moving vehicles. 
The extra buffer zone between cyclists and parked cars provides further 
protection for cyclists when car doors are being opened.
More at: http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Hot-Topics/?itemID=310

*Bicycle parking trial*
News from Heidi Marfurt, City of Yarra, Sustainable Transport Officer: I 
thought you might like the heads up on a trial of new bicycle parking 
that is being conducted in Yarra. The bike parking facilities are known 
as ‘Pole Vault’ rails. The rails are mounted on existing street signs 
and are designed to provide better support for bikes when they are 
chained up to prevent them from falling over.
More at: 
http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/Sustainable-transport/Bike-parking-trial/

The facilities have now been installed at three locations in Fitzroy 
including:

  *      Brunswick Street, east side, north of Moor Street (attached to
    parking pole outside Thomas Gannan)
  *      Brunswick Street, east side, north of Rose Street (attached to
    parking pole outside Vegie Bar)
  *      Scotchmer Street, west side (east of Birkenhead St, near Dench
    Bakers).

We have created a survey to get feedback from users. Please don’t rush 
to fill in the survey before checking them out. We’re interested to get 
your comments on what the facility is like to use (not just whether you 
agree with the concept). You don’t need to go around and check them all 
out - you can complete the survey after testing just one of the 
installations.

Survey Link:
http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/Sustainable-transport/Bike-parking-trial/Bike-parking-trial-survey/

The trial has been promoted in Yarra News and signage promoting the 
trial will be in situ by next week.

*City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting* - *15 February 2012*
Fitzroy Town Hall, 6.30–7.30pm, Mayor’s Room
News from Heidi Marfurt, City of Yarra, Sustainable Transport Officer: 
Please see attached agenda for meeting on 15 Feb. If you wish to present 
any information on the proposed footpath locations (Item 1.2) , please 
provide digital photos in advance and I will put your name against this 
item. (T (03) 9205 5734  M 0438 616 097 F (03) 8417 6666 E 
heidi.marfurt at yarracity.vic.gov.au) FYI, in the minutes of the November 
meeting (Item 2.2) it was noted that VicRoads was planning a trial of 
motorcycle use of shared bus/bicycle lanes on Hoddle St (southbound) but 
the date had not yet been announced. I can update you on that now – the 
trial commenced in mid-Nov and will continue until mid-2012. Comments 
can be forwarded to VicRoads by emailing motorcycletrial at roads.vic.gov.au

*New list for item 1.2 of 15 Feb agenda*
The following is a revised list of footpath locations nominated by BAC 
members for consideration for shared pedestrian/cyclist use:

  * Victoria Street (south side), Burnley Street to Johnson Street
  * Victoria Street (south and north sides), Burnley Street to Barkers
    Road cutting (Kirsty Harris)
  * Smith Street (west side), Alexander Parade to Queens Parade
  * Johnston Street (north side) between Rich and Nicholson streets
  * Alexander Parade (south side), Smith Street to Brunswick Street
    (Marcus Coghlan)
  * Queens Parade (south side) from Smith Street, heading east

Yarra Bicycle Users Group
PO Box 253
Clifton Hill VIC 3068
http://www.yarrabug.org

Listen to YarraBUG Radio
Every Monday morning 10am on 3CR 855AM Community Radio + Digital
http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/
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