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VicRoads this time.
I fired off my objections through their website on the 11th of January,
I received a response today. Common to both responses is reference to
the Principal Bicycle Network (PBN), frankly I don't like the
implications. It smacks too much of `cycle where we tell you to cycle.'
I'm a vehicle damn it! If I want to use a road I'm legally entitled to
use, I expect it to be maintained in a safe condition.
Letter follows after sig.
--
Cheers
Euan
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CYCLING ISSUES
CLARENDON ST, SOUTH MELBOURNE
I refer to your email of 11 January 2005 regarding the safety of
cyclists in Clarendon Street, South Melbourne.
As you may be aware, a number of trial treaments have been recently been
installed in Clarendon Street, as part of the "Think Tram Initiative" to
improve the travel time for trams along this route.
VicRoads is currently asssessing the operation of these trail treatments
with regard to operational improvements for trams ad impacts upon
pedestrians, other motorists and cyclists. If the trial proves
successful, the design of the permanent treatment will consider the
impats of the proposedtreatments on all road users. An extensive
consultation program will be undertaken with key stakeholders, including
Bicycle Victoria, to discuss issues relating to these proposals prior to
implementation.
As part of the Governmet's continulal investment in cycling facilities
throughout Victoria, VicRoads has primary responsibility for the
developmet of the Principal Bicycle Network (PBN), which is a strategic
network of on-road and off-road bicycle facilities wihin Metropolitan
Melbourne. The key north-south links on the PBN through South Melbourne
area are provided by Derrars Street and Moray Street, with a localised
on-road facility provided on Cecil Street.
Clarendon Street does not form part of the PBN, however the impacts on
cyclist safety will be considered in the development of proposed
permament treatments.
Thank you for your enquiry. Should you require any further information
on this matter, please contact <name and number supplied>
I fired off my objections through their website on the 11th of January,
I received a response today. Common to both responses is reference to
the Principal Bicycle Network (PBN), frankly I don't like the
implications. It smacks too much of `cycle where we tell you to cycle.'
I'm a vehicle damn it! If I want to use a road I'm legally entitled to
use, I expect it to be maintained in a safe condition.
Letter follows after sig.
--
Cheers
Euan
========================================================================
CYCLING ISSUES
CLARENDON ST, SOUTH MELBOURNE
I refer to your email of 11 January 2005 regarding the safety of
cyclists in Clarendon Street, South Melbourne.
As you may be aware, a number of trial treaments have been recently been
installed in Clarendon Street, as part of the "Think Tram Initiative" to
improve the travel time for trams along this route.
VicRoads is currently asssessing the operation of these trail treatments
with regard to operational improvements for trams ad impacts upon
pedestrians, other motorists and cyclists. If the trial proves
successful, the design of the permanent treatment will consider the
impats of the proposedtreatments on all road users. An extensive
consultation program will be undertaken with key stakeholders, including
Bicycle Victoria, to discuss issues relating to these proposals prior to
implementation.
As part of the Governmet's continulal investment in cycling facilities
throughout Victoria, VicRoads has primary responsibility for the
developmet of the Principal Bicycle Network (PBN), which is a strategic
network of on-road and off-road bicycle facilities wihin Metropolitan
Melbourne. The key north-south links on the PBN through South Melbourne
area are provided by Derrars Street and Moray Street, with a localised
on-road facility provided on Cecil Street.
Clarendon Street does not form part of the PBN, however the impacts on
cyclist safety will be considered in the development of proposed
permament treatments.
Thank you for your enquiry. Should you require any further information
on this matter, please contact <name and number supplied>