Posts Tagged: Advocacy

Wouldn’t it be nice

Wouldn't it be nice if the City of Greater #Geelong and/or #vicroads realised that the eastern side of the #mooraboolstreet bridge is simply unsafe for cyclists. Anyone travelling on the eastern side either rides illegally on the footpath, or detours by over 500m under the bridge, over the river, then back under the bridge again….

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The proposed Geelong Council budget is out… It’s not great reading for riders. They has decided to NOT put any extra money in their budget to support the recently adopted Principle Bicycle Network (PBN) implementation. This is crucial to improve safety and to encourage more people to ride to work, school, uni, shops.  To fix the intersections,…

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How has commuter riding changed in Geelong in ten years? We’ve found some stats. You be the judge. 2001 to 2011 Methods of travel to work for a decade. Src: http://profile.id.com.au/geelong/travel-to-work Method of travel to work 2001 % share of all modes (2001) 2011 % share of all modes (2011) increase Change in mode share % Bicycle…

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This is what Bicycle Users Geelong submitted to the feedback on the truck trial ban in Geelong. —————————————————————- The Central Geelong truck trail has had a positive impact on Mercer and Malop St. Anecdotally, Malop street in particular seems: • less scary to ride on • has less noise pollution • reduced diesel fume pollution • is…

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Locals across Australia are being asked to join Bicycle Network’s latest campaign ‘Low Speed Locals‘ to introduce lower speeds in neighbourhoods where bike riders, pedestrians and drivers share the roads. Low Speed Locals is calling on Australian bike riders and other road users to write to their local council’s Chief Executive Officer or Councillor and ask for slower…

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Below is  submission to the City of Greater Geelong Environment Management Strategy draft. Let us know what you think. We recommend important changes to page 21 of the draft –  this part particularly: Transport Influence – Number of bicycle riders counted on ‘Super Tuesday’ (held annually in March) Increase Influence – Length of dedicated bicycle paths Increase Influence –…

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Bike budget beckons…

Bike safe have worked really hard to get a few major bicycle infrastructure upgrades in front of Geelong Councillors. The projects look exciting. The stuff gets voted in this Tuesday. Phoning or  emailing your local councillor to voice your support BEFORE Tuesday will help get these projects funded.

Sign this petition to support cycling for the election. It adds your voice to others who are asking your election candidate to support Cycling… http://vote4cycling.com.au/about/petition/