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<h4>Hi ...<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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. <br><br>
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.<br><br>
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 ...! <br><br>
So it may be useful to know that way back in 1995, the Bicycle Brisbane
Plan</i> "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." <br><br>
One of the "key recommendations" was "(t)reat bicycles as
part of road traffic and provide bicycle lanes on major
roads".<br><br>
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 </i>...! <br><br>
At that time, according to Council, "approximately one third of the
city's 330kms of bikeway network is on road Bike route." <br><br>
Now in 2009, we have a plan for only a 5% mode share in 2026
...!<br><br>
So much for the "cycling friendly" city ... and its leadership,
both political and technical. <br><br>
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.<br><br>
MY...........................<br>
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<b>Bicentennial Bikeway - upgrade stage 1 - Park Road to Cribb
Street
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<a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_2644" eudora="autourl">
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_2644<br><br>
</a>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. <br><br>
Cyclists and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution on the detour as
it will be narrower than the current bikeway. <br><br>
For more information about the upgrade of the bikeway, phone Council on
07 3403 8888. <br>
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<h1><b>Cycling plans and resources
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<a href="http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_2646" eudora="autourl">
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_2646<br><br>
</a>The following links will provide information on Queensland State
Government and Brisbane City Council plans to improve the cycling
network. <br><br>
<h3><b>Brisbane City Council level
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<a href="HTTP://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_2307">
Brisbane Active Transport Strategy – Walking and Cycling Plan
2005-2010<br>
</a></b>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). <br><br>
<b>Bicycle Brisbane Plan<br>
</b>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. <br><br>
<b><a href="HTTP://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1666270146:pc=PC_73">
Transport Plan for Brisbane 2008 - 2026<br>
</a></b>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. <br>
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