cfsmtb wrote:
> The ride was planned as a activity by Yarra Council's Bicycle Advisory
> Committee. I contacted BoroondaraBUG and also added an inspection of the
> bridge into the ride on June 5th.
> You mean Victoria Bridge just east of Concrete Gardens, *ahem*, I mean
> Victoria Gardens?
> Boroondara Bicycle Users Group have discussed this option of a shared
> foot/bike path on the bridge, it was discussed at the last BAC Meeting.
> See here for BAC minutes etc,
> <http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/council/vision/bac04.asp>
> BoroondaraBUG webpage: <http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bdarabug>
> BoroondaraBUG discussion list:
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoroondaraBugDiscussion>
> YarraBUG webpage and email list:
> <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yarrabug>
> From the YarraBUG July Newsletter:
> Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee Ride Review The BAC Ride on 5th June
> took place on a very chilly Saturday morning. Despite the cold, 18
> cyclists, including Richard Smithers, two Yarra Council Councillors, and
> cyclists from YarraBUG and BooroondaraBUG, attended the tour around
> Richmond, Burnley, Abbotsford and Clifton Hill.
> The Tour started off with a look at issues on Victoria Bridge, members
> of Booroondara Bicycle Users Group have mentioned creating a shared
> walk/cycle path on the bridge footpaths. This issue was also raised at
> the recent BAC meeting for discussion.
> Other areas looked at were Highett and Church Streets, the intersection
> Victoria and Church Streets, inspection and discussion of Collins
> Bridge, discussion of Capital City Trail being extended between Gipps
> and Flockhart Reserve, Nicholson Street, and various issues of road
> repair, on road bike lanes and traffic concerns. Thank you to all who
> attended and helped organise the BAC Tour.
Yep, Im in the BBUG, hence the query as we discussed this scenario last
night. We dont have the luxury of a BAC (much to my frustration. council
are against it!)
Just wanted to confirm that the ride had addressed/looked at that. Shall
check out thos minutes and maybe get in contact with the appropriate
people. Any pointers on who to email/call on that? Boroondara ouncil are
scoping what can be done on the east side of the cutting re solid bike
lane and exit ramp off footpath onto Barkers Rd. Also possibly
formalising a path thru tramways carpark entrance and thru to Bowen St
(there's a gap in the wall) The south side is a trickier scenario when
heading west. only realistic solution is palcing signage/paint lines
directing ccyclists left into Findon and council are
supporting/installing a pramramp from laneway (off elmSt?) exit onto
Harrison Crescent
cheers FD
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