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<H1 class=header><A name=content></A>Cycle Network Link Strategy</H1>
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<P>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).</P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>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.</P>
<H3>Our objective</H3>
<P>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:</P>
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<LI>assessing the current cycle network situation to identify any gaps and
deficiencies
<LI>working with peak cycling bodies and local cycling groups, regional
councils and relevant government agencies to discuss cycle needs
<LI>prioritising future cycle projects based on agreed criteria
<LI>developing a CNLS report outlining results and detailing recommendations.
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<P>By developing the cycle strategy, communities in the North Coast Region will
benefit more than ever from a well organised, interlinked cycle network.</P>
<H3>Cycle working group</H3>
<P>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.</P>
<P>Main Roads has invited key cycle stakeholders to attend a series of workshops
to:</P>
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<LI>identify cycle network gaps, deficiencies and areas of concern in the
Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Regional Council areas
<LI>prioritise identified gaps and deficiencies based on developed and agreed
criteria
<LI>deliver a draft strategy report. </LI></UL>
<P>Representatives from peak cycling bodies, local cycling groups, regional
councils and other government agencies have been invited to take part in the
workshops.</P>
<H2>Community engagement</H2>
<H3>Find out more and have your say</H3>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).
<H2>Further information</H2>
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href="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"><FONT
color=#14549c>Fact sheet: April 2009</FONT></A> <SPAN class=meta><FONT
color=#808080>(PDF, 547 KB)*</FONT></SPAN></P>
<H2>Contact Details</H2>
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<TD>Freecall:</TD>
<TD>1800 189 973 (8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday)</TD></TR>
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<TD>Fax:</TD>
<TD>(07) 3229 2666</TD></TR>
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<TD>Email:</TD>
<TD><A href="mailto:cyclenetwork@rowland.com.au"><FONT
color=#14549c>cyclenetwork@rowland.com.au</FONT></A></TD></TR>
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