[YarraBUG-list] Media release - $1.78 million boost for inner-city bike riders

[Yarra Bicycle Users Group]

Media release - $1.78 million boost for inner-city bike riders. 
Thursday, 27 October 2011

http://premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/2353-178-million-boost-for-inner-city-bike-riders.html

 From the Minister for Roads
http://premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/from-the-minister-for-roads.html

People living in inner Melbourne will soon have more reasons to jump on 
their bikes and embrace an active lifestyle, Minister for Roads Terry 
Mulder said today.

Announcing $1.78 million to improve cycling facilities in the cities of 
Yarra and Melbourne, Mr Mulder said that improving access and safety for 
cyclists is an important priority for the Victorian Coalition Government.

"Cycling is important for transport, sport and recreation and is good 
for people's health and well being which is why we are continuing to 
improve Victoria's bicycle path network," Mr Mulder said.

"Cycling is particularly popular in inner Melbourne where many people 
ride their bikes to work and to school.

"This funding is part of approximately $14.5 million being provided for 
cycling projects this year and is in addition to a further $12 million 
to be allocated for specific bicycle commitments over the term of 
government."

These cycling improvements will include:

Improved linemarking and new bicycle detectors at traffic signals to 
give cyclists a head start on the intersections of Alexandra Parade, 
Johnston Street, Gertrude Street and Victoria Parade along Brunswick 
Street, Fitzroy ($219,000).

  * Green bicycle lanes, signage and pavement improvements on Heidelberg
    Road, from Queens Parade to The Esplanade, Clifton Hill ($370,000).
  * New bicycle signals, improved lighting, green surfacing and pavement
    improvements at Princes Street, Carlton ($465,000).
  * Bicycle safety improvements at Footscray Road, under CityLink
    ($475,000).
  * Improvements to the East West bicycle link ($600,000).
  * Before and after studies for bicycle and pedestrian projects ($68,000).


"The East-West bicycle link will connect Abbotsford to Kensington, so 
cyclists will be able to commute to the northern part of the city as 
well as recreational areas along the link," Mr Mulder said.

The Victorian Government has also started work on a metropolitan 
planning strategy to guide land use and transport planning in Melbourne. 
This will include a metropolitan livability audit which will look at 
existing as well as future bikeways for Melbourne.

"The Coalition Government and VicRoads are working in partnership with 
councils and bicycle groups to develop Victoria's bicycle path network 
now and into the future," Mr Mulder said.

"We will continue to consider the needs of cyclists as part of all major 
transport projects."

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