[YarraBUG-list] YarraBUG News: April 2021
Yarra Bicycle Users Group
enquiries at yarrabug.org
Sat Apr 17 19:32:06 AEST 2021
Hi all,
Here's a update on local cycling news & issues, including recent
YarraBUG Radio podcasts, your support is needed for a southbound
protected bicycle lane on Brunswick Street and ongoing feedback needed
for cycling projects.
Apologies for this email being link heavy as there's quite a bit to read
and listen ;)
Also this Sunday 18 April 2021 is E-Cargo Bike Demo Day at Edinburgh
Gardens, near the playground between 10am-2pm:
https://www.facebook.com/events/edinburgh-gardens-melbourne/e-cargo-bike-demo-day/167134158591305/
*_YarraBUG Radio on 3CR_*
Talking to Jurgen Heikamp about e-cargo bikes & more:
https://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-202104121000/talking-jurgen-heikamp-about-e-cargo-bikes-more
Talking to Tom Flood about riding with kids, cycling advocacy, car
culture + more:
https://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-202103291000/talking-tom-flood-about-riding-kids-cycling-advocacy-car-culture-more1
Bike moments, autumn and supporting active transport:
https://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-202103221000/bike-moments-autumn-and-supporting-active-transport
30 Please: a campaign to reduce speed limits on Australian streets:
https://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode-202103151000/30-please-campaign-reduce-speed-limits-australian-streets
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*_Your Support is Needed_*
The next Yarra council meeting on 20 April 2021 will vote on a
southbound protected bicycle lane on Brunswick Street approaching
Victoria Parade alongside other tram improvement works.
This is a relatively small but important joint project between Yarra
Council and Department of Transport and no doubt many of you would of
ridden along new seperated cycling lanes, where City of Melbourne
partnered with Department of Transport;
https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/parking-and-transport/cycling/Pages/cycling-lanes-and-routes.aspx
For additional details, refer to page 46-53, Item 8.4: Brunswick Street
- Part time tram lane and bicycle upgrades:
https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/events/2021/04/20/council-meeting
Quote from DoT proposal (page 51):
"27. Install a new protected bike lane on the approach to Victoria
Parade (Figure 4) and reducing conflict between bikes and turning
vehicles, by:
(a) removing the kerb-side traffic lane for 60m on the approach to
Victoria Parade;
(b) installing a protected bike lane for approximately 60m on the
approach to the intersection;
(c) removing three parking bays on the approach to the bike lane;
(d) banning left-turns for vehicles from Brunswick Street into Victoria
Parade, and
(e) continuing the protected bike lanes through the centre-median on
Victoria Parade."
*_Some suggestions about what you can tell Yarra Council_*
- Riding conditions at the southbound corner of Brunswick Street and
Victoria Parade must be improved as many find it a narrow pitch point,
very daunting and vulnerable road users should be protected,
- You support a southbound protected bicycle lane make this area safer
for bicycle riders,
- Any suggestions, observations you have about riding in the area.
_*Please contact council by by 5pm Monday 19 April 2021*__*
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Yarra Council Mayor: Gabrielle.deVietri at yarracity.vic.gov.au
Nichols Ward Councillors: Nichollswardcouncillors at yarracity.vic.gov.au
Herschel Landes: Herschel.Landes at yarracity.vic.gov.au
You can watch the meeting online from 7pm:
http://webcast.yarracity.vic.gov.au/
_*Ongoing Bicycle Projects and Trials - Support & Feedback is Needed*_
Making Space In Yarra: https://yoursayyarra.com.au/makingspace
Park Street pop-up bike lane, Fitzroy North:
https://yoursayyarra.com.au/makingspace/parkstreet
Trialling a safer Elizabeth Street:
https://yoursayyarra.com.au/elizabeth-street
Heidelberg Road Pop-up Bike Lanes:
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/traffic-and-road-use/cycling/pop-up-bike-lanes
Save the Heidelberg Road bike lanes!
https://www.change.org/p/save-the-heidelberg-road-bike-lanes
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