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Hi all<b>,<br>
<br>
</b>Quick heads up on important local cycling news, including your
possible input for Victoria's Cycling Strategy & two shared path
news items. <br>
<br>
Unfortunately Walmer St Bridge near Victoria Gardens is CLOSED until
further notice due to structural problems & there is a Capital
City Trail diversion at Birrarung Marr between 7th - 13th January.<b><br>
<br>
You can also follow local bicycle updates & news via facebook
& twitter:<br>
</b><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.facebook.com/YarraBUGRadio">https://www.facebook.com/YarraBUGRadio</a><br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://twitter.com/yarrabike">https://twitter.com/yarrabike</a><b><br>
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1. Cycling into the Future 2013-23: Victoria's Cycling Strategy<br>
</b>Message from Kate at City of Yarra - Read on if you're
interested in possibly having your thoughts included in City of
Yarra's Strategic Transport and Environment Branch response to the
State Government’s new Cycling Strategy.<br>
<br>
Hi all,<br>
<br>
The Strategic Transport and Environment Branch is preparing a
response to the State Government’s new Cycling Strategy. If you
would like to have a read and jot down some notes - we may be able
to include please get them to Kate Simnett, Sustainable Transport
Officer – <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kate.simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au">kate.simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a> by <b>January 24th
2013. </b><br>
<br>
Here is some of the information provided by the Department of
Transport & a link to the documents:<br>
<br>
“The Victorian Government released its new cycling strategy for
Victoria, Cycling into the Future 2013-23 on 9 December 2012.
Electronic copies of the strategy, the initial action plan and a
are available on the internet at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.transport.vic.gov.au/cyclingstrategy">www.transport.vic.gov.au/cyclingstrategy</a><br>
<br>
Cycling into the Future 2013-23 sets out the Victorian Government’s
plan to grow and support cycling across the whole of Victoria.<br>
<br>
For the first time in Victoria, Cycling into the Future 2013-23 will
take a holistic approach to cycling by considering the needs of
transport and recreational bike riders, as well as metropolitan and
regional requirements.<br>
The Victorian Government has also announced an $18 million
investment to connect the Darebin Creek Trail to the Main Yarra
Trail, completing a much-needed missing link for bike riders.”<br>
<br>
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email or give me
a call,<br>
<br>
Cheers,<br>
Kate<br>
<br>
<br>
Kate Simnett<br>
Sustainable Transport Officer<br>
City of Yarra PO Box 168 RICHMOND 3121<br>
Thursday & Friday<br>
T (03) 9205 5734 M 0407 812 882 F (03) 8417-6666<br>
E <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kate.simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au">kate.simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a> W <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au">www.yarracity.vic.gov.au</a> <b><br>
<br>
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2. Attention pedestrians and riders - Walmer St Bridge near
Victoria Gardens is CLOSED from 7/1/13. Please fwd this
information.</b><br>
Message from Al at City of Yarra - Just a heads up that the Walmer
Street Bridge near Victoria Gardens will be closed for “some time”
due to structural problems. <br>
<br>
Walmer Street footbridge closed for immediate repairs<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/hot-topics/walmer-street-footbridge-closed-for-immediate-repairs/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/hot-topics/walmer-street-footbridge-closed-for-immediate-repairs/</a><br>
<br>
Due to the topography and limited places to cross the river when
this bridge has been closed in the past the detour has not been
friendly, which I expect will occur again. I recommend planning
your trip in advance to take bicycle friendly roads and the extra
time required <br>
<br>
Any questions should be directed to the City of Boroondara on the
numbers below:<br>
<br>
***<br>
<br>
January 7th - Correspondence from City of Boroondara<br>
<br>
Dear all, <br>
<br>
I wish to advise that Walmer St footbridge ( footbridge over Yarra
River between Abbotsford (CoYarra) and Kew (CoBoroondara) – at the
northern end of Walmer Street – not far from Vic Gardens) will be
fully closed to traffic for some time due to structural problem
developed on the approach ramp on the Boroondara side of the bridge.<br>
<br>
City of Boroondara is dealing with this matter as they are
responsible for this approach ramp. They have advised that they will
install appropriate signs for the closure today. City of
Boroondarra: 9278 4444<br>
<b><br>
<br>
<br>
3. Capital City Trail diversion at Birrarung Marr between 7th -
13th January</b><br>
<br>
Extra note, we've been advised the following from the organisers: <i>It
is a really small diversion, and it will be signed all the way.
We’re only diverting bikes away from Birrarung Marr along Batman
Avenue for about 2 – 300 metres. Cyclists are then diverted back
behind Federation Square (under the overpass walkway). The notice
is mainly so cyclists are aware that the event is happening, and
to follow signs and take caution.</i><br>
<br>
<b>News from Midsumma: Yarra Cycle path diversion </b><br>
Please be advised that the Yarra Bicycle Trail at Birrarung Marr
will be diverted for a period of approximately one week, as
preparations are made for the 2013 Midsumma Carnival.<br>
<br>
From Monday, 7 January through to Tuesday, 15 January, the path
along the Yarra River will be diverted along Batman Avenue. Please
slow down and take care when using the Path, and be aware that there
will be trucks and construction vehicles in the vicinity working on
the Carnival site.<br>
Riders will be required to walk their bikes during the day of the
event for the safety of the event's 120,000 expected guests. Free
bike parking will be available onsite from 11:00am – 6:00pm on
Sunday 13 January.<br>
<br>
On 13 January 2013, Midsumma will transform Birrarung Marr with
seven hours of free entertainment on two stages, and over 80 stalls
populated by community and commercial groups.<br>
<br>
For further information, please head to
midsumma.org.au/event/carnival.<br>
<br>
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