[YarraBUG-list] Fwd: Wellington St Copenhagen lane Report

[Yarra Bicycle Users Group]

Dear all,

At this months Yarra Council meeting on Tuesday 18th September (refer to 
Alistair McDonald's email below this one!) the report for the Wellington 
Street Copenhagen lanes will be tabled.

There is local opposition expected from businesses about loss of parking 
spaces.

Here's some tips if you wish to make a short verbal submission in 
support at this council meeting:

  * Keep your verbal submission polite, concise (try to aim for 3-4
    minutes) and remain on message.

  * Do not harangue, insult or belittle any opposing views, instead
    point out the positive aspects. Our local roads are shared spaces
    and can be easily negotiated when good will exists between all road
    users.

  * Please emphasise the positive aspects of more people being able to
    ride on Copenhagen-style lanes, who may not of previously considered
    it as a transport opinion.

  * In Sydney, when the cycleways were proposed in the CBD there was
    strong opposition when the first separated cycleways were proposed
    and then built, particularly from businesses, with dire predictions
    of ruination.  But, after they are built and the dust has settled,
    it's all fine.  None of the dire predictions came true.  Businesses
    are now attracted to the area because of the cycleway, and there are
    letters from residents who don't ride, saying that the street is
    more pleasant and friendly than ever before.  Pedestrian malls
    create the same sort of angst, including Pitt Street Mall in Sydney
    which now has the highest retail rents in the country (with no on
    street parking or passing traffic).

  * Read more about Sydney Cycleways: http://sydneycycleways.net/

  * Read more about generally how bicycles can be good for business:
    http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/214/145/

  * This proposed treatment to Wellington St is absolutely vital - in
    the light of the loss of VicRoads budget funding this year and
    increased numbers of people riding. If we lose this opportunity it
    will be incrementally harder to get infrastructure improvements on
    this scale for a very long time & will make implementing the current
    Yarra Bike Strategy even more difficult.


So basically, if you wish to attend this public meeting, emphasise the 
bigger picture, about creating a better, healthier (including 
economically) environment for everyone's benefit.

Also, this Monday morning from 10am on YarraBUG Radio on 3CR 855AM + 
Digital, well be chatting to Joyce from CycleStyle about Bicycle Valet 
PARK(ing) Day, which includes Roll-Up Bicycle Valet parking, that will 
transform 2 parking spaces on Gertrude St into bike valet parking and a 
miniature park on Friday 21st September, more details at: 
http://www.thesqueakywheel.com.au/?p=1862

Our podcast should be up by Tuesday/Wednesday this week: 
http://www.yarrabug.org/radio

Many thanks,

Chris




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-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Wellington St Copenhagen lane Report
Date: 	Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:45:55 +1000
From: 	McDonald, Alistair <Alistair.McDonald at yarracity.vic.gov.au>



Dear BAC

I am pretty happy to announce that the report for Wellington St 
Copenhagen lanes has been completed and will be tabled before council n 
the 18^th September 2012.  The meeting will start at 6:30pm and will be 
located at the Fitzroy Town Hall at 201 Napier Street.

This is a public meeting -- short verbal submissions are possible to the 
Councillors on this topic.

The Officer report outlines the community consultation results, provides 
Officer comment on the submissions, provides comment on alternatives and 
outlines options for Council's consideration.

It is important to note that the Officer recommendation is not asking 
for a decision on the project at this point in time.  If sought by 
Council it is expected that a further report from Officers would be 
provided to Council after the local government elections -- at this 
stage a report would likely to be presented to Council in late November 
or December. Should Council at that time seek to advance the proposal, 
it would then need to direct officers to undertake detailed design and 
present that back to the Council for further consideration.

If Council requests this further report, all submitters who provided 
their email addresses would also be notified of the meeting later this 
calendar year.

Below is a link to the council website where the Agenda and Attachments 
for meeting on the 18^th September can be found for your information.

http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Meetings/2012-Council-Meetings/?MeetingPageID=1784&day=2012-09-18

Thanks for your input throughout the process.  This project could be 
Yarra's first Copenhagen Lanes.

*Alistair McDonald*

Bicycle Strategy Project Manager

City of Yarra  PO Box 168 Richmond 3121

*P *(03) 9205 5737 *F*  (03) 8417 6666

*E *alistair.mcdonald at yarracity.vic.gov.au 
<mailto:nathan.hood at yarracity.vic.gov.au> *W*www.yarracity.vic.gov.au 
<http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/>


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