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Dear all,<br>
<br>
In June 2014 you may recall the community pressure that helped
retain funding to proceed with a bypass to riding through the
underpass at Rushall Station in North Fitzroy. <br>
<br>
Yarra City Council is currently seeking community input on a
proposal for a Shared Path through Rushall Reserve linking Rushall
Train Station to the existing path at the end of Holden Street,
North Fitzroy.<br>
<br>
<b>Please forward this email + information to anyone you know who
maybe interested in</b><b> this </b><b>Rushall Reserve shared
path consultation</b><b>.</b><br>
<br>
<b>In this email:</b><br>
<ol>
<li>Background to Rushall Reserve shared path consultation</li>
<li>Example of a submission that has been sent</li>
<li>Email from City of Yarra - with dates/timeline of Community
Workshop Series, Direct Feedback and Web Discussion Forum - Bang
the Table</li>
<li>PDF attachment of City of Yarra - Rushall Reserve Shared Path
proposal<br>
</li>
</ol>
<br>
<b>1. Background to Rushall Reserve shared path consultation</b>:<br>
Many people would remember, numerous bike, pedestrian and Merri
Creek advocates have been campaigning for two decades to get this
connection funded. Some of you may even remember several impromptu
"campaigns" to <br>
open up the area, including unfortunately, people having to lift
their bikes over the fence when VicTrack closed off the informal
path.<br>
<br>
<b>Getting the Rushall Crescent shared path by-pass would greatly
assist riders not to use the underpass at Rushall Station, which
also in turn would be great for people riding with kids,
cargobikes and decreasing path user conflict.</b><br>
<br>
Links:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://yarrabug.org/pipermail/yarrabug-list_yarrabug.org/2014-June/000303.html">http://yarrabug.org/pipermail/yarrabug-list_yarrabug.org/2014-June/000303.html</a><br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.facebook.com/YarraBUGRadio/photos/a.722068631191668.1073741825.235761773155692/722068601191671/">https://www.facebook.com/YarraBUGRadio/photos/a.722068631191668.1073741825.235761773155692/722068601191671/</a><br>
<br>
Additional background going way back to June 2006: Merri Creek
Review: Combined Submission from DarebinBUG, BrunswickBUG (now
MorelandBUG) and YarraBUG.<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org/MerriBUGsubmissionJune06.R1.pdf">http://www.yarrabug.org/MerriBUGsubmissionJune06.R1.pdf</a><br>
<br>
<br>
<b>2. Here's one example of a submission that has been sent</b>:<br>
<div>
<div>
<div><br>
<i>Dear Kevin, </i><i><br>
</i><i><br>
</i><i>Thanks for this opportunity to provide feedback on
plans to fix path connectivity issues in Rushall Reserve.</i><i><br>
</i><i><br>
</i></div>
<i>As I'm sure council recognises, the reserve sits at an
important juncture on the Capital City and Merri Creek trails
and yet the existing north-south path is a dead-end.</i><i><br>
</i><i><br>
</i></div>
<i>I'm a nearby resident and it is not uncommon to see bike riders
stop near the Koonda Lat bridge to check google maps, wondering
why the obvious route towards Rushall station is missing.</i><i><br>
</i><i><br>
</i><i>The lack of this connector also forces many bike riders to
navigate the narrow pedestrian underpass at Rushall station,
creating a choke-point that endangers all path users. Much of
this could be eased with a north-south connector through Rushall
Reserve.</i><i><br>
</i><i>I would like the reserve's existing pathway to be extended
south to the Merri Creek side of Rushall Station. This would
ensure minimal impact on useable recreational space in the
reserve, as compared to a building a path along its western edge
(aligned to the railway).</i><i><br>
</i><i><br>
</i><i>I understand that other nearby residents have raised
concerns that this is being considered at all. They want no
change and for the reserve to remain a place exclusively for
dog-related recreation.</i><i><br>
</i><i><br>
I expect this round of public consultation will show these
residents are in the minority. And even if they are a large
number, surely there is a stronger case for addressing this
connectivity issue. There are also examples of dog-related
recreation and bike use occurring harmoniously, side-by-side,
all over the city. Rushall Reserve would be no different.</i><i><br>
</i><i><br>
</i><i>Finally, the 2015 bike census* shows inner city bike use is
continuing to rise. This underscores the need for infrastructure
to keep pace and to address obvious missing links - such as
Rushall Reserve - in the bike path network.</i><i><br>
</i><i>I can be contacted on 0407250088 should there be a need.
Otherwise, I hope work can get underway soon to deliver this
long-awaited connector.</i><i><br>
</i><i><br>
</i><i>Sincerely, </i><br>
</div>
<br>
<i>Local resident</i><br>
<br>
<br>
<b>3. Email from City of Yarra - with details of Community Workshop
Series, Direct Feedback and Web Discussion Forum - Bang the Table</b>:<br>
<br>
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<div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>
From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Ayrey, Kevin</b> <span
dir="ltr"><<a
href="mailto:Kevin.Ayrey@yarracity.vic.gov.au"
target="_blank">Kevin.Ayrey@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>></span><br>
Date: 25 March 2015 at 14:48<br>
Subject: Rushall Reserve shared path consultation<br>
To: "Ayrey, Kevin" <<a
href="mailto:Kevin.Ayrey@yarracity.vic.gov.au"
target="_blank">Kevin.Ayrey@yarracity.vic.gov.au</a>><br>
<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br>
Dear Rushall Reserve user,</span><br>
<div link="blue" vlink="purple" lang="EN-AU">
<div><span
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<br>
<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Yarra
City Council invites your input on a proposal for a
shared path through Rushall Reserve linking Rushall
Train Station to the existing path at the end of Holden
Street, North Fitzroy.</span><br>
<br>
<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Council
is exploring options for a shared path to provide an
alternative route along the Merri Creek Trail/Capital
City Trail which would avoid the pedestrian underpass
and bridge at Rushall Station. Please see the map of the
area below.</span><br>
<br>
<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The
goal of the community consultation is to determine a
design that is acceptable to all users of Rushall
Reserve. Once the design concept is finalised it will be
circulated to the community, prior to being put to a
Council meeting in June 2015.</span><br>
<br>
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</span><br>
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<b><span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">HOW
YOU CAN PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK -
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<b><span
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<b><span
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<b><span
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<b><span
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to get involved</span></b><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Community
Workshop Series</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Facilitated
community workshop sessions to consider issues
and work towards a solution</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Tuesday
21 April and Tuesday 28 April from 6.30 – 9pm
at the Mark Street Hall, 1 Mark Street, North
Fitzroy</span><br>
<br>
<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Note:
Participants are required to attend both
sessions</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Please
RSVP your attendance to </span><span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
href="mailto:OpenSpace@yarracity.vic.gov.au"
target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">OpenSpace@yarracity.vic.gov.au</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
by Tuesday 14<sup> </sup>April. </span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Direct
Feedback</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Email,
phone or write to Council with your ideas</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">By
Tuesday 28 April</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Email
</span><span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
href="mailto:OpenSpace@yarracity.vic.gov.au"
target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">OpenSpace@yarracity.vic.gov.au</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
or Contact Kevin Ayrey on</span><br>
<br>
<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">9205
5770.</span><br>
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<span
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Discussion Forum – Bang the Table</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Provide
your thoughts and see those of others on an open
webpage</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">From
Friday 27<sup>th</sup> April</span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Via
the City of Yarra website.</span><br>
<br>
<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultation/"
target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultation/</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span><br>
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<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">For
more information please email:
<a
name="14c9204377da6d10_14c4f4b118a7dbe4_14c4f0b8a72f2c72_OLE_LINK3"></a><a
name="14c9204377da6d10_14c4f4b118a7dbe4_14c4f0b8a72f2c72_OLE_LINK4"></a><a
href="mailto:OpenSpace@yarracity.vic.gov.au"
target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">OpenSpace@yarracity.vic.gov.au</span></a>
or contact Kevin Ayrey on</span><br>
<br>
<span
style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">9205
5770</span><br>
<br>
<br>
<span>Regards,</span><br>
<br>
<span>Kevin Ayrey</span><span
style="font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif""> </span><br>
<br>
<b><span style="color:olive">Landscape Architect</span></b><span
style="font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif"">
<br>
</span><b><span>Open Space Planning & Design</span></b><span
style="font-family:"Times New
Roman","serif""></span><br>
<br>
<span>City of Yarra PO Box 168 Richmond 3121
<br>
<b>T</b> (03) 9205 5770<b> F</b> (03) 8417 6666</span><br>
<br>
<b><span>E</span></b><u><span> Kevin.Ayrey</span></u><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
href="mailto:Kevin.Ayrey@yarracity.vic.gov.au"
target="_blank"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">@yarracity.vic.gov.au<br>
<b>W</b></span></a></span><u><span> </span></u><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><a
href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/"
target="_blank"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">www.yarracity.vic.gov.au</span></a></span><span>
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