Merri-bek BUG

Apologies for the late posting of this detour news!

There will be a road closure at the intersection of Bakers Road and the Upfield Railway line in North Coburg (Melway 17 G8). Cyclists using the bike path will be detoured around the site.

Duration: Melbourne Water advises the works could last up to 12 weeks

Start: 5 November 2010

Council regrets the late notice. Council was only informed that the works would be going ahead 2 weeks ago. The late notice is due to coordination issues with the rail operator and/or VicTrack.

If you have any questions, contact Kirsten Lingard at Melbourne Water on 1800 096 546.

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News from Nicholas Elliot at Moreland Council:

Building works on the corner of Munro Street and Railway Place are going to force cyclists to detour.

The detour route is the same as has occurred already, via the lane on the east side of Railway Place.
Detour should be signed and staffed – it won’t operate all day, just during concrete pours.

Dates:
Wednesday 17 November to Wednesday 15 December 2010.

Council apologies for the inconvenience

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News from Simon Stainsby, the Sustainable Transport Officer at Moreland Council:

The Moreland Bicycle Strategy 2010 is now available for public comment.

Copies are available for download from the council website.

A copy of the strategy, along with all the appendices (in .doc format) is available as a .zip file upon request.

Please have a look, and let me know what you think.
Formal responses can be submitted via email (to info@moreland.vic.gov.au) or via mail (locked bag 10 Moreland 3058) before 1 December 2010.

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The temporary closure of the shared user paths to the north of the M80 Ring Road and underneath the freeway bridge due for closure from 4 October have been rescheduled to Tuesday, 12 October 2010. The project is continuing to finalise the construction of the new temporary shared user paths and installing appropriate signage prior to diverting traffic.

The project will maintain access for pedestrians and cyclists by providing a temporary shared user path.

For those wishing to travel north to south, a new path is being created to the north of the M80 Ring Road which is indicated by the zigzagging section (in the map below). Cyclists/ pedestrians travelling southbound will need to turn right onto the newly build path, left along the site compound, and across the freeway at the John Coutts Reserve pedestrian crossing (as indicated on the map by the double blue lines in the left hand corner of the image)which connects back with the Moonee Ponds Creek trail southbound.

For those wishing to travel east to west, and west to east a new path has been constructed connecting Langton Street (on the south of the M80 Ring Road) to the Moonee Ponds Creek trail.

A new creek crossing has been installed on the south side of the M80 Ring Road bridge. This was completed earlier this month.

(Click on the map for a larger version)

Riders using the Main Yarra Trail through Hawthorn, Richmond and Burnley will be interested in the latest updates on bridge openings and trail closures:

http://www.melbournecyclist.com/forum/topics/main-yarra-trail-update-29

Spring is finally hear, daylight savings is upon us and it’s a great time to be riding.
It’s also time for Ride to Work Day, that annual celebration of commuter cycling.

This year Ride to Work Day falls on Wednesday 13 October (Next Wednesday).

Moreland Council is hosting a Ride to Work Day community breakfast in Victoria Mall, Coburg (Mel 29, H1) between 7:30 and 9:00 on Wednesday 13 October.

Everyone who attends goes in the running to win:

• One of ten bike light sets – Thanks to RoadSafe Inner North West and
• A full bike service (labour and parts to the value of $200) – Thanks to Commuter Cycles.

There will be free food – and free coffees thanks to the Coburg Traders Association.

Ride to Work Day is always a lot of fun, so drop by, grab a feed and enjoy the talk bike stuff with fellow cyclists and Council staff.

Don’t forget to register.

By registering you go in the running to win a bike worth over $2000.00. You will also be counted as being a part of the big day, and will help make the event a success.

Regards

Simon Stainsby
Sustainable Transport Officer
Moreland Council
9240 1168

PS: If you can’t make it to the Coburg breakfast, Click here to find the ride to work day breakfast near you.
For example, East Brunswick residents may wish to check out the Nicholson St / Capital City Trail breakfast hosted by Velo Cycles.

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Ride to Work is a behaviour change program coordinated through Bicycle Victoria that encourages workers to feel good and have fun by commuting to work by bike and experiencing the health, financial and environmental benefits of riding. Ride to Work Day will be held on Wednesday 13 October 2010.

Register for Ride to Work Day to make your ride count and to go in the running to win great prizes.

Click here to find free Community Breakfast sites in your area.

VicRoads has confirmed that the repair works to the Murray Road Bridge across Merri Creek have been completed.

The Merri Creek Shared Path has now been re-opened under Murray Road.

Nicholas Elliot
Transport Projects Officer
Moreland City Council

Meet State Election Candidates – Brunswick & Pascoe Vale
Meeting # 1 – ALP Candidates – Jane Garrett & Christine Campbell
7:30pm, Thursday 26th August 2010
Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Brunswick
(in the private dining room out back)
RSVP: ms.phuong.l@gmail.com

Dear Moreland BUG,

Come hear from your state political candidates on their stance on cycling issues.

At the Moreland BUG we believe there is a lot that can be achieved for cyclists and cycling infrastructure by state government. We have therefore invited the candidates from the major parties contesting the upcoming November state election to come and meet with the BUG.

It will be an opportunity to hear from each of the candidates and to put questions and raise issues of concern.

As the Moreland local council area is largely covered by two state electorates we have asked the candidates from Brunswick and Pascoe Vale to come and meet with us.

On Thursday August 26 Jane Garrett and Christine Campbell, ALP candidates, will join us at the Edinburgh Castle at 7:30pm.

We have also invited candidates from The Greens and the Liberal Party to meet with us during proceeding months and more information will follow as the parties confirm their availability.

The response to the Local Council draft budget was fantastic in achieving better outcomes for Moreland cyclists. This is another great opportunity to demonstrate to our state government the importance of cyclist issues in our area. So please put the date in you diary and come along.

For those that have not come before we meet in the back meeting room at the Edinburgh Castle from 7:30 to 9pm.

Yours Sincerely,
Stephen & Phuong

From: Kate Simnett – Kate.Simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Hi there,

On 17 August 2010, Yarra Council will undertake works at Canning and Pigdon streets, North Carlton, to restore the roundabout rules at the intersection.

As you may be aware, Council changed the intersection in April 2010 to give priority to cyclists, with the aim of reducing potential conflict between cyclists and vehicles on this busy commuter route. Council has closely monitored this intersection and it is apparent that the works have not reduced the number of accidents and near–misses as had been hoped.

Restoring the roundabout rules will quickly remove any confusion experienced by drivers and cyclists, and increase the overall feeling of safety.

Cyclists and drivers are reminded that roundabout rules now apply at the intersection. Council will continue to monitor the intersection and investigate further improvements that could be made.

For more information, please contact myself via the details below or;

Jane Waldock, Manager Strategic Transport, on 9205 5733 or at Jane.Waldock@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Bhavin Shah, Traffic Engineer, on 9205 5778 or at Bhavin.Shah@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Please pass this on to your networks.

Cheers,
Kate Simnett
Acting Transport Coordinator
City of Yarra PO Box 168 RICHMOND 3121
Monday – Thursday
T (03) 9205 5734 M 0438 616 097 F (03) 8417-6666
E kate.simnett@yarracity.vic.gov.au
W www.yarracity.vic.gov.au