[bikeqld] Brisbane City Council plans

[Michael Yeates]

Hi ...

Recent discussion regarding Brisbane City Council 
and its plans for cyclists encouraged me to 
search the BCC cycling web pages for current 
"proposals" and to briefly contrast them with 
some earlier "commitments". Its an interesting 
array of info ... hence the links below for those interested.

But first to the widths of the temporary 
"bikeways" on the Bicentennial Bikeway aka shared 
footpath. It seems quite clear from the BCC 
website (see extract below) that 2.2m is to be 
provided and while this is substandard if it has 
any vertical barriers either side, I would like 
to know what width and construction type WAS 
provided to CBD BUG and/or BQ for consideration 
in the supposed "consultation" and what was 
suggested by them in their response/s.

It is also worth noting that there are a number 
of somewhat ambiguous "errors" in the BCC cycling 
web pages which indicate that the cycling 
expertise in Council is still way below that 
required to earn "cycling friendly" status. Maybe 
a competition to expose the "errors" might be a 
useful way to assist Council to provide accurate 
information? Just send your suggestions here for 
discussion and general acceptance then they can 
be forwarded to the Lord Mayor and/or to Cr Prentice.

As far as what is being done or is intended, the 
following web references also provide some useful 
info but as usual there is no comparison so it 
reads well ... but for those with some knowledge 
of the history, there is a problem with the maths ...!

So it may be useful to know that way back in 
1995, the Bicycle Brisbane Plan "recommended" 
Council "adopt targets of cycle journeys 
constituting 8% of ALL trips by 2000 and 14% by 
2005" ... and supported these targets as 
achievable "if other recommendations are 
implemented in the specified time frame."

One of the "key recommendations" was "(t)reat 
bicycles as part of road traffic and provide bicycle lanes on major roads".

Further according to Council, the "majority of 
the 900kms of bikeways recommended in the Draft 
Plan are on-road" ... a particularly interesting 
observation given Council had prepared the "draft" Bicycle Brisbane Plan ...!

At that time, according to Council, 
"approximately one third of the city's 330kms of 
bikeway network is on road Bike route."

Now in 2009, we have a plan for only a 5% mode share in 2026 ...!

So much for the "cycling friendly" city ... and 
its leadership, both political and technical.

Much as we put in the time and the effort for so 
many years, it seems safe but open to challenge, 
to say that in 2009, not much has changed.

MY...........................
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Bicentennial Bikeway - upgrade stage 1 - Park Road to Cribb Street

http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_2644

A 400 metre section of the Bicentennial Bikeway 
between Park Road and Cribb Street is planned for 
widening commencing on 30 March.  A 2.2 metre 
wide temporary boardwalk will be constructed 
around the construction site.  An alternate route 
will also be signed.  Construction vehicles may 
need to access the site at times and Traffic 
Controllers will be in attendance.

Cyclists and pedestrians are urged to exercise 
caution on the detour as it will be narrower than the current bikeway.

For more information about the upgrade of the 
bikeway, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.
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Cycling plans and resources

http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_2646

The following links will provide information on 
Queensland State Government and Brisbane City 
Council plans to improve the cycling network.


Brisbane City Council level

<HTTP://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_2307>Brisbane 
Active Transport Strategy – Walking and Cycling Plan 2005-2010
The Walking and Cycling Plan includes policies 
and actions for increasing walking and cycling. 
The plan sets out the expansion of the bikeway 
network to 1,700km. This requires another 1150km, 
(265km off-road paths and 885km of on-road).

Bicycle Brisbane Plan
The Bicycle Brisbane Plan is a series of maps 
that show a comprehensive cycling network for 
Brisbane.  The Bicycle Brisbane Plan is updated 
by the Brisbane Active Transport Strategy - 
Walking and Cycling Plan 2005 - 2010 by providing 
strategic direction on the construction of the cycling network.

<HTTP://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_73>Transport 
Plan for Brisbane 2008 - 2026
The Transport Plan for Brisbane 2008 - 2026 
presents transport options and outlines the 
critical background information required for an 
understanding of the transport challenges facing 
the city.  It extends the planning horizon to 
2026 and sets realistic transport mode share 
targets, with cycling mode share accounting for 
up to 5% of all trips on an average week day in the year 2026.
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