Have your say on the Victoria Square Bicycle Hub.
If you've got something to say about the Bicycle Hub in the Victoria Square redevelopment now is the time to say it. All input is welcome.
BISA attended a meeting on the Victoria Square Bicycle Hub. The meeting was called by the project management consultants for the Victoria Square redevelopment and involved the architect, Adelaide City Council, the Office of Cycling and Walking, Bicycle SA and BISA.
The big picture is that the Master Plan for the Victoria Square redevelopment has been approved by Adelaide City Council and that plan includes what is being called a Bicycle Hub. Over the next eight months the detailed design work for the redevelopment will be conducted. Input you provide now can influence the design. There will be another meeting in a month's time where BISA can raise your ideas, concerns and support. We can also forward a link to this discussion to project managers and architects.
20's Plenty
A campaign with a great name that sums it all up - 20's Plenty For Us - from the north of England. By reducing the speed limit on residential streets residents like it and more cyclists and pedestrians use those roads.
Work begins on bike path along tramline at Everard Park
Cyclists who ride from Glenelg to the city are reporting that the cycle path along the tramline at Glandore and Everard Pk is now under construction.
The part of the path being laid leads onto the Mike Turtur Overpass crossing South Rd that was advocated for by BISA and welcomed by cyclists.
DTEI Road Safety Forums - have your say
The Dept. of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure are inviting South Australian road users to have their say in the 2011 - 2020 road safety strategy.
Road safety is a problem for everyone involved in designing and managing the road transport system, not just people involved in crashes. Some changes can be made immediately, but others may take many years to achieve. That is why we need a long term vision for a safer tomorrow that starts today.
If you would like to have some imput, especially from the perspective of a cyclist, go to the DTEI Road Safety website to find out more and register or download the information brochure here [PDF].
If you are interested in what the State Government are doing about road safety and more specifically the work of the Thinker in Residence, Prof Fred Wegman, listen to BISA's podcast interview with him here or read the transcript.
Cyclists wanted for photo shoot
The South Aust. Tourism Commission are looking for participants for a photo shoot in the southern Flinders.
Southern Flinders Ranges Cycling Photo Shoot
We are conducting a 4x day cycling photo shoot in the Southern Flinders Ranges region and would like to invite bikers from Bike SA to participate. This photo shoot is unique as its primary focus is to promote the various cycling regions and tracks within the Southern Flinders Ranges. We are seeking a wide range of bikers to include mountain biking, road cycling, cycle touring, as well as recreational cycling.
Photo Shoot Itinerary:-
06 Sept – depart Adelaide
07-10 Sept – photo shoot in & around Southern Flinders Ranges
10 Sept – return to Adelaide
Areas covered:-
Walk, cycle to fight obesity
As reported by various news services, a study in the American Journal of Public Health suggests active transport provides a significant contribution to lowering obesity rates.
Invite to the opening of the Bonython park shared path
DTEI have extended an invite to all cyclists to attend the opening of the Bonython Park shared path. A morning tea is going to be held this Sunday from 11am adjacent to gate 4 on Port Rd at Bonython Park.
The shared path is part of the tramline extension project to the Entertainment Centre.
Ride your bike or take a walk along the new path. All welcome but RSVPs are welcome. Email Jannette.koukourou@sa.gov.au
Sturt St Bikeway plan meeting tonight - Wed 18 Aug
Very late we know but we've just been informed that there is a meeting tonight to discuss the future of the Sturt St bikeway.
Joseph Wearing posted information on the Adelaide Cyclists website. If I may I will just reproduce what he wrote.
Sorry for the late notice, but there is a public meeting tonight to discuss the Council's plans to remove the bike path and the local residents' proposal to retain a modified version of it. The meeting will be at the South West Community Centre at 171 Sturt Street at 6.30pm.Council has had a consultation process in relation to its proposal to replace the bike lane with a painted on-road lane, behind 60 degree car parks. The consultation period has closed, but I've heard informally that Council will still take on board late submissions.
New DTEI Cycle Instead online Journey Planner for Adelaide
The SA Dept of Transport have just announced their new Cycling Instead Journey Planner. It's an online cycling trip planning tool. It's a map tool using google maps to help Adelaide cyclists plan the best way of getting from A to B.
Adelaide City Council seeks feedback on Sturt Street Changes by tomorrow
The Adelaide City Council is seeking community feedback about the approved works on the northern side of Sturt Street, between West Terrace and Whitmore Square based on the report to the City Strategy Committee (24 May 2010).
The proposed changes include the removing the existing separated 'Copenhagen style' bike lane and parallel parking, reinstating 60 degree angle parking and constructing a standard type bike lane behind the angled parking.
Written submissions must include the name and address of the responder and be received by 5 pm on Wednesday, 11 August 2010.
