Moreland BUG

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

The construction firm working on the Western Ring Road have advised Council that they will be working on the bridge over the Moonee Ponds Creek in early August. As a result of these works the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail will be closed at the Western Ring Road between 9am and 2pm on Friday 6 August.

During the closure please use the detour via Langton Street as shown on the attached map.

Please direct any queries about the works to the construction contractors using the contact details listed below.

Patricia Chiuariu | Senior Communications Adviser
Tulla Sydney Alliance
Direct Telephone | (03) 9289 4066
Mobile | 0427 626 984
Fax | (03) 9289 4199
Email | pchiuariu@tullasydney.com.au

Regards
Simon Stainsby
Sustainable Transport Officer
Moreland City Council.

Dear Moreland Cyclists,

There will be a temporary road closure in Railway Place, Coburg this week to allow a crane access to the former Union Mills/McNuts site at 37-41 Munro Street Coburg

The closure will occur 7am-4:30pm on Tuesday 27 July and Friday 30 July and will affect cyclists on the Upfield bike path. It was not possible to leave the 2.5m minimum width on Railway Place for bikes to use, however there is a separate detour for bikes (as opposed to cars) which will use the laneway bounding the work site. The detour will only take cyclists 35m away from the path and the detour will be signed for cyclists and have traffic controllers at the North and South end of the closure to assist cyclists in finding the detour. Railway Place will remain open outside of the above mentioned times.

If you wish to discuss this further please contact Gordon Blake, Traffic Engineer City of Moreland, gblake@moreland.vic.gov.au.

Regards
Simon Stainsby
Sustainable Transport Officer
Moreland City Council

The Moreland City Council – Proposed Budget 2010/11 recommends a disappointing $3.49 per head expenditure on bike infrastructure. This is a significant decrease on previous years and much less than the modest $5 per head recommended by Bicycle Victoria.

If you think that the Council should spend more on cycling, now is the time to send a submission to the Council.

Details are available on the council website.

Note that submissions are accepted until Friday 9 July 2010.

It would be a good idea to send a copy of your submission to your local Councillor. Their contact details and profiles are available here.
It might be worth reminding them of their personal commitments to the environment, sustainability, climate change and healthy living and the Council Strategic Focus Areas of “A Sustainable & Just City, a Proud City, a Healthy & Educated Community, and a Responsive Organisation”.

Council will receive and hear all submissions at a Special Council meeting to be held on 12 July 2010 at the Municipal offices, Bell Street, Coburg commencing at 6pm. If you wish to be heard by Council
in support of your written submission, please state this clearly in your submission.

If you need ideas for your submission, you can see the 2009 Moreland
Bicycle Users Group submission.

Radical craft group, Craft Cartel, alarmed by sights of fluoro lycra clad cyclists and equally aghast at the thought of coming a cropper while partaking in our favourite form of transport, present High Viz Vogue.

High Viz Vogue is a DIY bike fashion workshop to keep the cops and the fashion police happy. Bring helmets and any other clothing bits you’d like to make roadway and catwalk friendly, or just start from scratch using our materials. With guidance from ultra-spunky local designer, Miss Viz, this is your chance to create your own bike friendly fashion and win ace prizes.

Led by Sugar Spokes all female bike crew, the event will be followed by a celebratory ride through Moreland to parade our new hip gear. No experience necessary! All materials supplied free!

Saturday 19 June, 11 am – 1pm
Victoria Street Mall (Melway ref: 29 H1)