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Dear all,<br>
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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.<br>
<br>
There is local opposition expected from businesses about loss of
parking spaces.<br>
<br>
Here's some tips if you wish to make a short verbal submission in
support at this council meeting:<br>
<ul>
<li>Keep your verbal submission polite, concise (try to aim for
3-4 minutes) and remain on message.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>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.<br>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>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). </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Read more about Sydney Cycleways: <a
href="http://sydneycycleways.net/">http://sydneycycleways.net/</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Read more about generally how bicycles can be good for
business: <a
href="http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/214/145/">http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/214/145/</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
<br>
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. <br>
<br>
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: <a href="http://www.thesqueakywheel.com.au/?p=1862">http://www.thesqueakywheel.com.au/?p=1862</a>
<br>
<br>
Our podcast should be up by Tuesday/Wednesday this week:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org/radio">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio</a><br>
<br>
Many thanks,<br>
<br>
Chris<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Listen to YarraBUG Radio<br>
Every Monday morning 10am on 3CR 855AM Community Radio + Digital<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/</a><br>
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Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,<br>
Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond<br>
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<td>Wellington St Copenhagen lane Report</td>
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<th align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap" valign="BASELINE">Date: </th>
<td>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:45:55 +1000</td>
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<th align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap" valign="BASELINE">From: </th>
<td>McDonald, Alistair
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Alistair.McDonald@yarracity.vic.gov.au"><Alistair.McDonald@yarracity.vic.gov.au></a></td>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Dear
BAC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">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<sup>th</sup>
September 2012. The meeting will start at 6:30pm and will
be located at
the Fitzroy Town Hall at 201 Napier Street.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">This
is
a public meeting – short verbal submissions are possible to
the
Councillors on this topic. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">If
Council
requests this further report, all submitters who provided
their email
addresses would also be notified of the meeting later this
calendar year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Below
is
a link to the council website where the Agenda and
Attachments for meeting
on the 18<sup>th</sup> September can be found for your
information. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Meetings/2012-Council-Meetings/?MeetingPageID=1784&day=2012-09-18"><span
style="color:black">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Meetings/2012-Council-Meetings/?MeetingPageID=1784&day=2012-09-18</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Thanks
for
your input throughout the process. This project could be
Yarra’s
first Copenhagen Lanes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#365F91">Alistair McDonald<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#365F91">Bicycle
Strategy Project Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#365F91">City
of Yarra PO Box 168 Richmond 3121<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#365F91">P
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#365F91">(03)
9205 5737 <b>F</b> (03) 8417
6666<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#365F91">E
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:nathan.hood@yarracity.vic.gov.au">alistair.mcdonald@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>
</span><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#365F91">W</span></b><span
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color:#365F91"> </span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/">www.yarracity.vic.gov.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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