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Hi all,<br>
<br>
Here's an update on local cycling news for February:<br>
<br>
<b>1. YarraBUG Radio podcasts Melbourne BikeFest Satellite events</b><br>
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.<br>
More at:<b> </b><a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=917">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=917</a><br>
Listen to our recent podcasts: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=917">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/</a><br>
<br>
Also peruse:<br>
<ul>
<li> Melbourne BikeFest Satellite events: <a
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/satellite-events">http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/satellite-events</a></li>
<li> Melbourne BikeFest program: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/program">http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/program</a></li>
<li> Melbourne BikeFest calendar: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar">http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar</a></li>
</ul>
<p><b><br>
Do you know anyone who may be interested in being a Melbourne
Bikefest Volunteer? </b><br>
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 (<a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:production@thesqueakywheel.com.au">production@thesqueakywheel.com.au</a>)
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!<br>
More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/news/view/story/35">http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/news/view/story/35</a></p>
<br>
<b>2. Radioactive 3CR - Live Festival Broadcast</b><br>
Sat 18 Feb - 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Presented by 3CR Radio, Venue: The
Greenhouse, Birrarung Marr<br>
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.<br>
3CR shows include Earth Matters, Beyond Zero Emissions, Radioactive
Show, Renegade Economics & Out of the Blue. <br>
Our segment is between 10.50 - 11.10am Come down & say hi!<br>
More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://festival.slf.org.au/program/green-house/radioactive-3cr">http://festival.slf.org.au/program/green-house/radioactive-3cr</a><br>
<br>
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!<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>3. City of Yarra News<br>
<br>
Discounted electric bikes and solar electricity & hot water
systems (14 February 2012)</b><br>
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.<br>
More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Hot-Topics/?ItemID=316">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Hot-Topics/?ItemID=316</a><br>
<br>
<br>
<b>Where the streets have new lanes (5 February 2012)</b><br>
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.<br>
More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Hot-Topics/?itemID=310">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Hot-Topics/?itemID=310</a><br>
<br>
<br>
<b>Bicycle parking trial</b><br>
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.<br>
More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/Sustainable-transport/Bike-parking-trial/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/Sustainable-transport/Bike-parking-trial/</a><br>
<br>
The facilities have now been installed at three locations in Fitzroy
including:<br>
<ul>
<li> Brunswick Street, east side, north of Moor Street
(attached to parking pole outside Thomas Gannan)</li>
<li> Brunswick Street, east side, north of Rose Street
(attached to parking pole outside Vegie Bar)</li>
<li> Scotchmer Street, west side (east of Birkenhead St, near
Dench Bakers).<br>
</li>
</ul>
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.<br>
<br>
Survey Link:<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/Sustainable-transport/Bike-parking-trial/Bike-parking-trial-survey/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/Sustainable-transport/Bike-parking-trial/Bike-parking-trial-survey/</a><br>
<br>
The trial has been promoted in Yarra News and signage promoting the
trial will be in situ by next week.<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting</b> - <b>15
February 2012</b><br>
Fitzroy Town Hall, 6.30–7.30pm, Mayor’s Room<br>
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 <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:heidi.marfurt@yarracity.vic.gov.au">heidi.marfurt@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>)
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 <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:motorcycletrial@roads.vic.gov.au">motorcycletrial@roads.vic.gov.au</a><br>
<br>
<b>New list for item 1.2 of 15 Feb agenda</b> <br>
The following is a revised list of footpath locations nominated by
BAC members for consideration for shared pedestrian/cyclist use: <br>
<ul>
<li> Victoria Street (south side), Burnley Street to Johnson
Street</li>
<li> Victoria Street (south and north sides), Burnley Street to
Barkers Road cutting (Kirsty Harris)</li>
<li> Smith Street (west side), Alexander Parade to Queens Parade</li>
<li> Johnston Street (north side) between Rich and Nicholson
streets</li>
<li> Alexander Parade (south side), Smith Street to Brunswick
Street (Marcus Coghlan)</li>
<li> Queens Parade (south side) from Smith Street, heading east</li>
</ul>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Yarra Bicycle Users Group
PO Box 253
Clifton Hill VIC 3068
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org">http://www.yarrabug.org</a>
Listen to YarraBUG Radio
Every Monday morning 10am on 3CR 855AM Community Radio + Digital
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