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Page Last Updated:
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
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Home>New bicycle strategy underway
Progress on the new Glen Eira Bicycle Strategy is well underway, with research and a review of the previous strategy already complete and an infrastructure audit to be completed during November.
This is an exciting time for cycling in Glen Eira as Council, residents and key stakeholders provide input into a new Strategy that will shape not only the provision of future infrastructure, but the culture of cycling in Glen Eira.
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| Key objectives of the Strategy include:
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 | identifying a vision and principles that should frame the City’s approach to the planning and development and experience of cycling following the implementation of the Glen Eira Strategic Bicycle Plan in 2000; | | further developing the network of local on-road bicycle networks — and off road if possible — that link schools, shopping centres, railway centres and open space areas; | | encouraging cycling as an alternate means of transport and to encourage residents to lead healthier lifestyles; and | | identifying cycling needs and barriers to participation.
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| Consultants, Sinclair Knight Mertz, will be assisting Council in delivering the Strategy which will take Glen Eira forward into the future.
The first Glen Eira Strategic Bicycle Plan was completed in 2000. To date, this Plan has been very successful and has become the blue print for Council to develop the on and off road trail network across the municipality.
Cycling is gaining in popularity each year with significant changes in the cycling culture since 2000. More and more people are finding cycling an attractive alternative to those short trips down to their local shop or even to work.
The new Bicycle Strategy will provide an excellent strategic direction for Council in the development of bicycle infrastructure, planning and education for the years ahead.
In the meantime if you don’t have a copy of Council’s cycling brochure, contact the Service Centre on 9524 3333. The On your Bike brochure has a map of all existing on and off road routes as well as safe cycling tips.
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| What do you think of cycling in Glen Eira? | | Glen Eira City Council is currently preparing a new Bicycle Strategy that will promote cycling across the municipality.
You are invited to a workshop to discuss the Strategy and any ideas you may have on improving cycling in Glen Eira.
Council is being assisted in preparing the Strategy by Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) — experienced bicycle planning specialists.
Workshop one
Date: Thursday 19 November
Venue: Packer Park Hall — Leila Road, Carnegie (Mel Ref: 68 J8)
Time: 7pm
Workshop two
Date: Wednesday 25 November
Venue: DC Bricker Pavilion — Princes Park, Caulfield South (Mel Ref: 68 A6)
Time: 7pm
For further information, contact Jo Neale at SKM on 9248 3208 or email jneal@skm.com.au
For other consultation opportunties, visit Community consultation
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