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Hi all,<br>
<b><br>
The next City of Yarra - Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting is 6.30pm,
Wednesday 21 April. Fitzroy Town Hall is on the corner of Moor &
Fitzroy St, Fitzroy.</b><br>
<br>
This months meeting includes discussion of the proposed Clifton
Hill/Abbotsford Route (City of Yarra Bike Strategy) and an impromptu
"product review" of a trial onroad rubber separator device. If you ever
wanted to have direct imput into what council is planning to place on
the roads, here's your opportunity! See below for more details.<br>
<br>
The Yarra City Council's Bicycle Advisory Committee provides the local
community with an opportunity to provide regular input to Council on
bicycle infrastructure and policy development in Yarra.<br>
The BAC is chaired by Yarra Councillor Sam Gaylard and meets every two
months (six times a year). <br>
<br>
Membership is open to any member of the Yarra community who is
interested in enhancing cycling in Yarra. Those interested in attending
the BAC can contact Mark Kulyk, Coordinator Transport, at
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mark.kulyk@varracity.vic.gov.au">mark.kulyk@varracity.vic.gov.au</a> or on 9205 5737.<br>
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<b>Agenda - City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee</b><br>
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21 April 2010 - Fitzroy Town Hall, 6.30 - 7:30pm, Mayor's Room<br>
Chair: Cr Sam Gaylard, Secretariat: Mark Kulyk, Coordinator Transport<br>
<br>
<b>Welcome and apologies</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Item 1 - Review proposed Clifton Hill/Abbotsford Route – BAC
input requested (45min, 6,30pm – 7.15pm)</li>
<li>Item 5 - Product review - Rubber separator device (15min, 7.15pm
– 7.30pm)</li>
</ul>
<b><br>
Bike Strategy - Clifton Hill/Abbotsford Route - BAC input requested </b><br>
The Clifton Hill/Abbotsford Route is a priority separation bicycle
route proposed in the Bicycle Strategy. Council Officers have submitted
a capital bid to gain internal funding for the planning (part 1) and
construction (part 2) of this route.<br>
<br>
At the next BAC meeting on 21 April 2010 members will be asked for
their input on the proposed route and how to improve its quality
through separation measures where possible.<br>
<br>
A map of the proposed Clifton Hill/Abbotsford Route is attached - the
route start/end points are the intersection of Heidelberg Rd/Fenwick St
(Clifton Hill) and Nicholson St/Gipps St (Abbotsford).<br>
The purpose of the proposed route is to establish an articulated
separation route which connects the northern part of Yarra (Clifton
Hill, Alphington) to Abbotsford and ultimately the City and gets
cyclists across the Eastern Freeway.<br>
<br>
This route will 'capture' all cyclists in the north-eastern region -
the Heidelberg Road Bridge is the only crossing of the Merri Creek for
some distance in the area. Heidelberg Road carries a high number of
cyclists in the peak periods (196 in the morning.) - in its current
form it suits more experienced and 'bold' cyclists. As the route enters
Clifton Hill the bicycle lanes cease to exist on Queens Parade -the
environment can be intimidating and discouraging for cyclists.<br>
<br>
The aim of the Clifton Hill/Abbotsford Route is to provide a safer and
more comfortable alternative to the existing Heidelberg Road/Queens
Parade route and ultimately encourage new/novice cyclists.<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>Terms of Reference - City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee</b><br>
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Objectives<br>
<ul>
<li>To increase cycling numbers and attract new cyclists, of all ages
and all skill levels.</li>
<li>To support and enhance safe and efficient cycling in the City of
Yarra.</li>
<li>To improve the awareness of the rights of cyclists and encourage
responsible riding.</li>
</ul>
<br>
Strategies<br>
<ul>
<li>Provide user perspective on proposed cycle projects and the
existing network in Yarra.</li>
<li>Develop educational/information programs for cyclists and develop
programs to reward/recognise good cyclists/drivers.</li>
<li>Work with individuals, other community and cycling groups and
Councils to promote bicycle use and lift the recognition of cyclists as
road users.</li>
</ul>
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Actions<br>
<ul>
<li>Review concepts for bike projects and routes as funding becomes
available.</li>
<li>Assess existing bicycle network as required.</li>
<li>Provide feedback on new initiatives/products as they become
available.</li>
</ul>
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Yarra Bicycle Users Group<br>
PO Box 253<br>
Clifton Hill VIC 3068<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org">http://www.yarrabug.org</a><br>
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Listen to YarraBUG Radio<br>
Every Monday morning 10-10.30am on 3CR Community Radio<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/</a><br>
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