"Wednesday 3rd August, 2005
$448,000 BUDGET BOOST FOR CYCLISTS IN MAROONDAH
State Labor Member for Kilsyth, Dympna Beard today announced the Bracks
Government was delivering on its commitment to enhance and extend
Victoria’s bicycle network, with $448,000 in funding for cyclists in
Maroondah.
The funding will create approximately 3.9km of exclusive bicycle lanes on
Mt Dandenong Road, from Maroondah Highway to Wicklow Avenue.
Mt Dandenong Road is on the Melbourne Principal Bicycle Network and
provides the direct connection between Ringwood and the Mullum Mullum Creek
off-road bike path. Exclusive bicycle lanes will be created in both
directions as well as an exclusive parking lane in some sections.
“This will create safer travel for cyclists and maintain two traffic lanes
at all times, the project will include line marking, signage and some kerb
and channel work and is due to commence late this year,” Ms Beard said.
The Bracks Government has allocated more than $3.84 million on bicycle
projects in Victoria in the 2005-06 State Budget, creating 52 kilometres of
new bicycle paths and lanes for Victorians.
In Metropolitan Melbourne, $2 million will be spent delivering 9 kilometres
of bicycle facilities to encourage cycling as an environmentally friendly,
healthy transport alternative."
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5 August 2005
BUDGET BOOST FOR BOROONDARA CYCLISTS
media release
BOB STENSHOLT MP, STATE MEMBER FOR BURWOOD
The Bracks Government is delivering on its commitment to enhance and
extend Victoria's bicycle network, with State Labor Member for
Burwood, Bob Stensholt, today announcing $111,000 for four projects to
improve safety for cyclists in Boroondara.
The Bracks Government will spend more than $3.84 million on bicycle
projects in Victoria in the 2005-06 State Budget, creating 52
kilometres of new bicycle paths and lanes for Victorians.
Projects in Boroondara include:
• Canterbury Road, between Burke Road and Stanhope Grove – line
marking to create exclusive on-road bicycle lanes in both directions,
advisory bicycle symbols on the road surface, dedicated bicycle
stopping areas at traffic signals and necessary road signage
• Belmore Road, between Burke Road and Balwyn Road – install advisory
bicycle lane symbols on the road surface and dedicated bicycle
stopping refuges at traffic signals
• Doncaster Road, between Kilby Road and Bulleen Road – line marking
to create exclusive on-road bicycle lanes, install advisory bicycle
lane symbols on the road surface and dedicated bicycle stopping
refuges at traffic signals
• Yarra Boulevard, 800m section south of Wiltshire Bouelvard – install
advisory bicycle lane symbols on the road surface and better line
marking to clearly separate the bicycle lanes from the roadway.
Bob Stensholt said that introducing measures that separate cyclists
from busy traffic streams was a key action in the Bracks Government's
Metropolitan Transport Plan, and this latest funding boost was part of
putting that plan in to action.
"On-road bicycle lanes are located next to existing traffic lanes and
are designated to separate cyclists from other types of traffic," Bob
Stensholt said.
"Designated bike lanes offer a safer and more enjoyable ride for
cyclists, particularly commuters and for those shorter trips to the
shops or other community facilities.
"They also remind drivers of the need to look out for cyclists and
share the road more cooperatively," Bob Stensholt said.
In metropolitan Melbourne, $2 million will be spent delivering nine
kilometres of bicycle facilities to encourage cycling as an
environmentally friendly, healthy transport alternative.
The Bracks Government's Metropolitan Transport Strategy aims to
improve safety and access for cyclists, in order to encourage more
people to get on their bikes."