[YarraBUG-list] Shared path POV + ITE Cyclist forum panel member update

[Yarra Bicycle Users Group]

Hi all,

Another quick update, Mark has some thoughts about riding on shared 
paths around Yarra & Melbourne:

*1. Cat 6 Riders on Shared Trails*
http://www.melbournecyclist.com/forum/topics/cat-6-riders-on-shared-trails

Here's a few timely reminders, scroll down to being mindful on shared paths:
http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Parking-roads-and-transport/sharing-yarras-roads-and-paths/


*2. Update - Institute of Transportation Engineers Australia & New 
Zealand Section: Cycling Issues Forum*
The purpose of this forum is to illustrate the wide range of issues 
concerning cycling and to show some of the work that is being done to 
address them.

  *      3.30pm - 6.30pm Wednesday 24th April 2013
  *      Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road, Richmond
  *      Host: City of Yarra

Short presentation by panel members then questions & discussion. This is 
a free seminar. Light refreshments will be provided by the City of Yarra.

*Registration: Please confirm your attendance by registering by close of 
business Monday 22 April 2013 at**
**www.iteanz2013april.eventbrite.com*

Panel Members:

  *      Victoria's Cycling Strategy, Michael Hopkins, Executive
    Director, Policy and Communications Division, DOT
  *      Learning from International Best Practice, Dr Jan Garrard,
    Senior Lecturer School of Health and Social Development, Deakin
    University
  *      Bicycles in growth areas, Alistair Cummings, Manager Integrated
    Transport Engineering, VicRoads
  *      Healthy new suburbs, Bart Sbeghen, Bicycle Network Victoria
  *      Growth in Cycling, Chris Hui, Sustainable Transport Officer,
    City of Boroondara
  *      Operation Halo, Senior Sergeant Dale Johnstone, Victoria Police
  *      Left turn slip lanes, Mark O'Brien, O'Brien Traffic
  *      Wayfinding, Winchelle Chuson, Transport & Traffic Officer, City
    of Knox
  *      Cyclist Safety, Marcel Lema, Cycling Victoria
  *      A Sydney Perspective, Dick van den Dool, GTA Consultants
  *      Political Perspective, Boyd Fraser, Cycling lobbyist
  *      Manifesto for Safer Bike Riding, Dr Marilyn Johnson, Amy
    Gillett Foundation





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