[bikeqld] Cycle Network Link Strategy - planning process

[Peter Whittle]

Cycle Network Link Strategy
http://www.mainroads.qld.gov.au/web/publicCR.nsf/0/F88E65F81E1D86CB4A257581007DED8D?OpenDocument<http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=78500406239&h=RD02Z&u=r25JL&ref=nf>

The Department of Main Roads is conducting planning to prioritise future cycle infrastructure needs in the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Regional Council areas (North Coast Region).

The key aim of the Cycle Network Link Strategy (CNLS) is to plan for a cohesive and linked cycle network across the region. The strategy will target commuter cyclists and will identify future cycle infrastructure projects on state-controlled roads that will be of most benefit to the greatest number of users.

Main Roads has engaged Aurecon (formerly Connell Wagner) to develop the cycle strategy. Work is underway and is expected to be finished within the year.

Our objective

Main Roads is committed to delivering road corridors that accommodate all transport modes. By incorporating cycle friendly design in road upgrading projects on state-controlled roads, the strategy will involve:

 *   assessing the current cycle network situation to identify any gaps and deficiencies
 *   working with peak cycling bodies and local cycling groups, regional councils and relevant government agencies to discuss cycle needs
 *   prioritising future cycle projects based on agreed criteria
 *   developing a CNLS report outlining results and detailing recommendations.

By developing the cycle strategy, communities in the North Coast Region will benefit more than ever from a well organised, interlinked cycle network.

Cycle working group

To ensure a robust and transparent strategy and to obtain valuable input from the cycling community, Main Roads has established a working group to assist in the development of the CNLS.

Main Roads has invited key cycle stakeholders to attend a series of workshops to:

 *   identify cycle network gaps, deficiencies and areas of concern in the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Regional Council areas
 *   prioritise identified gaps and deficiencies based on developed and agreed criteria
 *   deliver a draft strategy report.

Representatives from peak cycling bodies, local cycling groups, regional councils and other government agencies have been invited to take part in the workshops.

Community engagement
Find out more and have your say
To assist the project team, please tell us what important commuter cycling issues you think should be considered in workshop discussions. Simply provide your feedback and comments by contacting the project team on the details provided below or contact your local bicycle user group (BUG).
Further information

Fact sheet: April 2009<http://www.mainroads.qld.gov.au/web/publicCR.nsf/0/web/AttachStore.nsf/allobjects/Cycle%20Network%20Link%20Strategy%20fact%20sheet:%20April%202009/$file/cycle-network-link-strategy-fact-sheet-april-2009.pdf> (PDF, 547 KB)*

Contact Details

Freecall:       1800 189 973 (8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday)
Fax:    (07) 3229 2666
Email:  cyclenetwork at rowland.com.au<mailto:cyclenetwork at rowland.com.au>
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