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Media release - $1.78 million boost for inner-city bike riders.
Thursday, 27 October 2011<br>
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From the Minister for Roads<br>
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People living in inner Melbourne will soon have more reasons to jump
on their bikes and embrace an active lifestyle, Minister for Roads
Terry Mulder said today.<br>
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Announcing $1.78 million to improve cycling facilities in the cities
of Yarra and Melbourne, Mr Mulder said that improving access and
safety for cyclists is an important priority for the Victorian
Coalition Government.<br>
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"Cycling is important for transport, sport and recreation and is
good for people's health and well being which is why we are
continuing to improve Victoria's bicycle path network," Mr Mulder
said.<br>
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"Cycling is particularly popular in inner Melbourne where many
people ride their bikes to work and to school.<br>
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"This funding is part of approximately $14.5 million being provided
for cycling projects this year and is in addition to a further $12
million to be allocated for specific bicycle commitments over the
term of government."<br>
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These cycling improvements will include:<br>
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Improved linemarking and new bicycle detectors at traffic signals to
give cyclists a head start on the intersections of Alexandra Parade,
Johnston Street, Gertrude Street and Victoria Parade along Brunswick
Street, Fitzroy ($219,000).<br>
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<li>Green bicycle lanes, signage and pavement improvements on
Heidelberg Road, from Queens Parade to The Esplanade, Clifton
Hill ($370,000).</li>
<li>New bicycle signals, improved lighting, green surfacing and
pavement improvements at Princes Street, Carlton ($465,000).</li>
<li>Bicycle safety improvements at Footscray Road, under CityLink
($475,000).</li>
<li>Improvements to the East West bicycle link ($600,000).</li>
<li>Before and after studies for bicycle and pedestrian projects
($68,000).</li>
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"The East-West bicycle link will connect Abbotsford to Kensington,
so cyclists will be able to commute to the northern part of the city
as well as recreational areas along the link," Mr Mulder said.<br>
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The Victorian Government has also started work on a metropolitan
planning strategy to guide land use and transport planning in
Melbourne. This will include a metropolitan livability audit which
will look at existing as well as future bikeways for Melbourne.<br>
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"The Coalition Government and VicRoads are working in partnership
with councils and bicycle groups to develop Victoria's bicycle path
network now and into the future," Mr Mulder said.<br>
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"We will continue to consider the needs of cyclists as part of all
major transport projects."<br>
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