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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
Temporary Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport from Monday 26 May 2008
Good afternoon, As you are aware Brisbane Airport is currently undergoing major redevelopment as part of our $2.5 billion infrastructure program. The extent and scale of the construction activity, which is highlighted on the attached map, is now affecting most primary and secondary roads across the Airport. Impacts on airport roads we are currently experiencing as a result of construction activity a • Significant increase in the number of large loaded and unloaded trucks travelling on Airport roads • Reductions in lane widths • Loss of / reduction in shoulder widths on roads • Lane closures and diversions • Frequent changes to traffic management measures • Potential for site material to be present on Airport roads In addition, we now have approximately 75,000 cars per day travelling to and from Brisbane Airport. Airport Drive in fact now carries around the same volume of vehicles as the Gateway Motorway, and is, in effect, a major motorway in itself. As a result of this work and the associated changed conditions on Airport roads, and in the interests of safety, Brisbane Airport Corporation has decided to temporarily halt the use of bicycles on Airport roads, effective from Monday 26 May 2008. The closure of Airport roads to cyclists will remain in place for around 18 - 24 months, at which time BAC will assess construction activity and its affect on roads, as well as the ability of the road network to support safe cycling. BAC Position on Cycling Notwithstanding the closure of Airport roads to cyclists during construction work, BAC supports and actively promotes sustainable transport options to and from the airport, and, in principle, the use of bicycles by travellers and employees as an environmentally sustainable and healthy transport option. The Brisbane Airport Master Plan has consistently reflected the intention of BAC to develop bicycle paths that connect terminals, business precincts and other areas of the airport. The 2008 Master Plan will build on this commitment, with the further development of plans to create an Airport-wide cycle strategy, including paths, crossings and cycle parking facilities. The BAC strategy will be developed in consultation with Brisbane City Council and the Queensland State Government to ensure that cycle paths on Brisbane Airport are delivered at a time when safe connections to the public entrances to the Airport, via dedicated bicycle pathways operated by the Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Statement Government, are in place, creating a region-wide cycling network. Queries If you would like us to provide a briefing for you and your staff or if you have any queries about this matter please contact our Information Line on 1800 737 075 and the team will be able to assist. Yours sincerely, Mark Willey Executive Manager Airport Planning Brisbane Airport Corporation |
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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
On Apr 24, 11:18 am, Donga wrote:
Temporary Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport from Monday 26 May 2008 Good afternoon, As you are aware Brisbane Airport is currently undergoing major redevelopment as part of our $2.5 billion infrastructure program. The extent and scale of the construction activity, which is highlighted on the attached map, is now affecting most primary and secondary roads across the Airport. Impacts on airport roads we are currently experiencing as a result of construction activity a • Significant increase in the number of large loaded and unloaded trucks travelling on Airport roads • Reductions in lane widths • Loss of / reduction in shoulder widths on roads • Lane closures and diversions • Frequent changes to traffic management measures • Potential for site material to be present on Airport roads In addition, we now have approximately 75,000 cars per day travelling to and from Brisbane Airport. Airport Drive in fact now carries around the same volume of vehicles as the Gateway Motorway, and is, in effect, a major motorway in itself. As a result of this work and the associated changed conditions on Airport roads, and in the interests of safety, Brisbane Airport Corporation has decided to temporarily halt the use of bicycles on Airport roads, effective from Monday 26 May 2008. The closure of Airport roads to cyclists will remain in place for around 18 - 24 months, at which time BAC will assess construction activity and its affect on roads, as well as the ability of the road network to support safe cycling. BAC Position on Cycling Notwithstanding the closure of Airport roads to cyclists during construction work, BAC supports and actively promotes sustainable transport options to and from the airport, and, in principle, the use of bicycles by travellers and employees as an environmentally sustainable and healthy transport option. The Brisbane Airport Master Plan has consistently reflected the intention of BAC to develop bicycle paths that connect terminals, business precincts and other areas of the airport. The 2008 Master Plan will build on this commitment, with the further development of plans to create an Airport-wide cycle strategy, including paths, crossings and cycle parking facilities. The BAC strategy will be developed in consultation with Brisbane City Council and the Queensland State Government to ensure that cycle paths on Brisbane Airport are delivered at a time when safe connections to the public entrances to the Airport, via dedicated bicycle pathways operated by the Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Statement Government, are in place, creating a region-wide cycling network. Queries If you would like us to provide a briefing for you and your staff or if you have any queries about this matter please contact our Information Line on 1800 737 075 and the team will be able to assist. Yours sincerely, Mark Willey Executive Manager Airport Planning Brisbane Airport Corporation The matter has been reported on in our 'esteemed' rag, The Courier http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/s...02-952,00.html Feel free to add your comment, but be warned, you are in company of the usual Brisbane bigots, who know no depths. Donga |
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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
They - sorry, I - don't call it the bogan state for no reason. -- LotteBum |
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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
Watch out for my letter to the editor as well as my comment on the site. F*ckers. -- LotteBum |
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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
On Apr 27, 7:41 pm, LotteBum LotteBum.38i...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote: Watch out for my letter to the editor as well as my comment on the site. F*ckers. -- LotteBum Just for the record, LotteBum is not one of the bigots to whom I referred - she's a different one. Donga |
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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
Isn't it incredible that someone removes transport provisions before providing a satisfactory alternative solution. A similar occurence happened for removing access for cyclists to the westbound shoulder of the M2 in Sydney. They wouldn't close the airport access to motorised traffic for a year and a half to two years without putting place an alternative route for *one week or even one day* What does someone do if cycle touring to or from the airport. Do they camp at the Airport, or the other end of the Airport Drive for 2 years while they wait for a solution to be put in place. I'm not familiar with the railway facilities available there. How difficult is it to take bikes on the train? Regular commuters should get access to a free on demand shuttle service. OR Free travel pass on the rail service shuttle, OR the implementation of a cycleway as an alternative. for narrowed lanes lack of shoulders equate to necessary lowered speed limits, and have them enforced. and especially for trucks. Lower the speed limit on the airport drive to a thoroughly enforced 40km/h speed limit. It is a construction work zone isn't it, so enforced 40km/h work zone speed limits should apply. Michael G -- mikeg |
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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
What, and slow down the airport's profits. Lives and livelihoods aren't that important SCotty mikeg Wrote: Isn't it incredible that someone removes transport provisions before providing a satisfactory alternative solution. A similar occurence happened for removing access for cyclists to the westbound shoulder of the M2 in Sydney. They wouldn't close the airport access to motorised traffic for a year and a half to two years without putting place an alternative route for *one week or even one day* What does someone do if cycle touring to or from the airport. Do they camp at the Airport, or the other end of the Airport Drive for 2 years while they wait for a solution to be put in place. I'm not familiar with the railway facilities available there. How difficult is it to take bikes on the train? Regular commuters should get access to a free on demand shuttle service. OR Free travel pass on the rail service shuttle, OR the implementation of a cycleway as an alternative. for narrowed lanes lack of shoulders equate to necessary lowered speed limits, and have them enforced. and especially for trucks. Lower the speed limit on the airport drive to a thoroughly enforced 40km/h speed limit. It is a construction work zone isn't it, so enforced 40km/h work zone speed limits should apply. Michael G -- scotty72 |
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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
On Apr 28, 4:20 pm, scotty72 scotty72.38k...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote: What, and slow down the airport's profits. Lives and livelihoods aren't that important SCotty mikeg Wrote: Isn't it incredible that someone removes transport provisions before providing a satisfactory alternative solution. A similar occurence happened for removing access for cyclists to the westbound shoulder of the M2 in Sydney. They wouldn't close the airport access to motorised traffic for a year and a half to two years without putting place an alternative route for *one week or even one day* What does someone do if cycle touring to or from the airport. Do they camp at the Airport, or the other end of the Airport Drive for 2 years while they wait for a solution to be put in place. I'm not familiar with the railway facilities available there. How difficult is it to take bikes on the train? Regular commuters should get access to a free on demand shuttle service. OR Free travel pass on the rail service shuttle, OR the implementation of a cycleway as an alternative. for narrowed lanes lack of shoulders equate to necessary lowered speed limits, and have them enforced. and especially for trucks. Lower the speed limit on the airport drive to a thoroughly enforced 40km/h speed limit. It is a construction work zone isn't it, so enforced 40km/h work zone speed limits should apply. Michael G -- scotty72 That's about the strength of it. They are building massive carparks and charging extortionate monopoly parking fees. Parking must be a major profit centre for the airport. As to the speed limit, they have put up concrete barriers in the side lane and the road is still 2-3 lanes wide, so no reall need to slow up - except if there are cyclists - or slow/stopped cars, but they are ok, they are part of the legitimate traffic. donga |
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"Temporary" Halt to Cycling on Brisbane Airport
Donga Wrote: On Apr 28, 4:20 pm, scotty72 scotty72.38k...@no- mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote: What, and slow down the airport's profits. Lives and livelihoods aren't that important SCotty mikeg Wrote: snip -- scotty72 That's about the strength of it. They are building massive carparks and charging extortionate monopoly parking fees. Parking must be a major profit centre for the airport. Yes, high parking charges is a big money earner for Sydney Airport, Domestic and International. Donga Wrote: As to the speed limit, they have put up concrete barriers in the side lane and the road is still 2-3 lanes wide, so no reall need to slow up - except if there are cyclists - or slow/stopped cars, but they are ok, they are part of the legitimate traffic. donga And cyclists are also part of the legitimate traffic too! So those that are affected and Bicycle Queensland should be requesting consideration to providing an alternative route, before closing the existing route. Michael G -- mikeg |
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