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<div class="moz-forward-container">Hi all,<br>
<br>
Several fascinating bits of information from Kate & Alistair
at Yarra Council, don't forget the next Bicycle Advisory
Committee <br>
meeting is on 20th February:<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/Bicycle-Advisory-Committee/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/Bicycle-Advisory-Committee/</a><br>
<br>
<br>
<b>1. On the subject of a article in this weeks Melbourne Times
</b>about bringing Melbourne Bike Share Scheme into Yarra,<br>
actually what mentioned in the interview was far more nuanced,
i.e.: what end user groups will utilise the bike pods and <br>
who were the intended groups who would use it in the long term.
Hooray for local media & all that.<br>
<br>
We'd like to see Bike Share in Yarra, just needs some strategic
planning etc to get it to work:<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.melbournetimesweekly.com.au/story/1259219/doubts-cast-over-yarra-bike-share-rollout/?cs=1471">http://www.melbournetimesweekly.com.au/story/1259219/doubts-cast-over-yarra-bike-share-rollout/?cs=1471</a><br>
<br>
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<b>2. From our friends in Portland, Oregon…</b><br>
Not long ago, in the dark days of auto-only transportation
planning, a property manager that urged the city to eliminate <br>
two auto lanes adjacent to its planned 650-apartment complex
might have been judged completely insane... Read more here:<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://greenlaneproject.org/blog/view/266?goback=.gde_3866714_member_202416823">http://greenlaneproject.org/blog/view/266?goback=.gde_3866714_member_202416823</a><br>
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<b>3. Brunswick Street</b><br>
Alistair McDonald is currently investigating options for bicycle
improvements along the Brunswick and St Georges St route. <br>
The options for improvement will be incorporated into a report
that will go to council. Depending on if Wellington Street <br>
proceeds, Brunswick Street could be our backup major bicycle
project for next year. Improved Tram stop are scheduled to <br>
begin consultation and design in 1 year so we need to ensure our
works accommodate any potential upgrades.<br>
<br>
The potential improvements are:<br>
<ul>
<li> Resheeting Brunswick St south of Alexandra which
will occur over 3 years subject to funding</li>
<li> Removal of bluestone kerb northbound between
Johnston and Alexandra</li>
<li> Improved linemarking where parking is located
24hrs a day to help reducing dooring incidence</li>
<li> Improved linemarking along the whole route</li>
<li> Reduced speed limits of 30km/hr south of
Alexander and 40 or 50km/hr north of Alexander</li>
<li> Wider bicycle lanes where feasible</li>
<li> Other minor improvements</li>
</ul>
<br>
Surprisingly the route has more than 40 injuries a year
including 20 bicycle injuries. If anyone has any comments please
<br>
let Alistair via email on <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:alistair.mcdonald@yarracity.vic.gov.au">alistair.mcdonald@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>
or give him a call on 9205 5737<br>
<br>
More stuff from Kate ...<br>
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-------- Original Message --------<br>
Subject: 5 bits of information<br>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:51:44 +1100<br>
From: Simnett, Kate <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:Kate.Simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au"><Kate.Simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au></a><br>
To: Simnett, Kate <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:Kate.Simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au"><Kate.Simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au></a><br>
<br>
<br>
Hi all,<br>
<br>
Five things of interest:<br>
<b><br>
</b><b>1. We have created an online Bicycle Parking Request Form</b>
which allows people to request hoops where they see the need. <br>
It also allows us to track where we get requests from etc.
Please feel free to circulate:<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/Sustainable-transport/bicycle-parking-request-form/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/Sustainable-transport/bicycle-parking-request-form/</a><br>
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<b><br>
2. Council is seeking nominations to join the Yarra
Environment Advisory Committee (YEAC)</b><br>
Nominations for YEAC are now officially open, closing 7
February. We are seeking broad and diverse representation from
across <br>
the Yarra community with a strong interest in and proven
understanding of local environmental issues, an ability to work
<br>
collaboratively with other members, and availability to attend
meetings.<br>
<br>
The YEAC will consist of up to 12 community members plus an
additional two secondary school students. Councillors Amanda
Stone<br>
and Roberto Colanzi will also sit on the committee in 2013.<br>
<br>
For more information see the Terms of Reference and Application
Form:<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/environment-advisory-committee/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/environment-advisory-committee/</a><br>
If you have any questions or ideas please contact Michael Oke,
Coordinator Environmental Management, on 9205 5723 or <br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:Michael.Oke@yarracity.vic.gov.au">Michael.Oke@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<b>3. A film that may be of interest</b> - Bikes Good are for
Business - <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://youtu.be/_XC9Q4Y_-eI">http://youtu.be/_XC9Q4Y_-eI</a><br>
<br>
<br>
<b>4. Nominations sought for Yarra Public Transport Advocacy
Campaign Steering Committee – nominations due February 4.</b><br>
This committee was established in 2012 to advocate for better
and more public transport, and particularly to support Doncaster
Rail,<br>
and to oppose the proposed east-west road tunnel extension
between the Eastern freeway and the Tullamarine freeway. <br>
Council is seeking nominations to join the Yarra Public
Transport Advocacy Campaign Steering Committee (PTACSC) from <br>
<br>
community and business members. The committee's role will
involve the development and implementation of a campaign action
plan, <br>
review of proposals and making recommendations to Council for
consideration. <br>
<br>
The PTACSC will consist of up to 10 community and business
members plus an additional one member each from Bicycle Network;
<br>
Public Transport Users Association, Victoria Walks, Yarra
Campaign for Action on Transport, and Yarra Climate Action Now.
<br>
Councillors Jackie Fristacky, Sam Gaylard, and Stephen Jolly
will also sit on the committee. <br>
<br>
Meetings will be held every month outside of business hours, at
the Fitzroy Town Hall. Council is seeking applicants with a
strong <br>
interest in and proven understanding of transport and/or
campaigns, an ability to work collaboratively with other
members, and <br>
availability to attend meetings. <br>
<br>
Yarra Environment Advisory Committee Application Form:<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/DownloadDocument.ashx?DocumentID=8199">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/DownloadDocument.ashx?DocumentID=8199</a>
<br>
<br>
How to apply: If you wish to apply to join the committee, please
fill out the application above and send it back to <br>
Council via: Post: Attention Jane Waldock, C/O Yarra City
Council, PO Box 168, Richmond 3121 | <br>
Email: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:Jane.Waldock@yarracity.vic.gov.au">Jane.Waldock@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>
|Fax: 8417 6666. Please note, nominations are due by on 4
February. <br>
<br>
<br>
<b>5. Bicycle Network Victoria are seeking counters for Super
Tuesday</b>. If you can spare the time (Tuesday 5 March, 7am -
9am)<br>
please register here: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/bike-futures/30600/">https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/bike-futures/30600/</a>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Cheers, <br>
<br>
Kate <br>
<br>
Kate Simnett Sustainable Transport Officer <br>
City of Yarra PO Box 168 RICHMOND 3121 <br>
Thursday & Friday (Tuesday & Wednesday from Feb) <br>
T (03) 9205 5734 M 0407 812 882 F (03) 8417-6666 <br>
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href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au">www.yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>
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Yarra has the highest Cycle to Work rate in Australia! 8.5% of
residents cycled to work on Census day 2011. Congratulations
Yarra. <br>
<br>
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