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There has been a lot of talk, though no action yet, from Melbourne city council about bicycle facilities. Probably the same in other state capitals. Here's an example of what can be done: http://www.chicagobikestation.com/index.htm -- sinus |
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sinus Wrote: There has been a lot of talk, though no action yet, from Melbourne city council about bicycle facilities. Probably the same in other state capitals. Here's an example of what can be done: http://www.chicagobikestation.com/index.htm $100 p/a, I'd be up for that. Never mind that I have secure parking at work, there are times where I've taken the car or train 'cause I'm not comfortable leaving my bike locked up in the street. -- EuanB |
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EuanB Wrote: $100 p/a, I'd be up for that. Never mind that I have secure parking at work, there are times where I've taken the car or train 'cause I'm not comfortable leaving my bike locked up in the street. Wait until someone returns from o/s. sshhhhhhh! -- cfsmtb |
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Brisbane City Council is well-advanced with its end-of-trip facility
near the city centre. It's going to be part of a new underground bus terminus. It will be privately managed, with daily fees covering lockup, locker, shower, towel. Fee will be near a return, three zone bus ticket ($7?). They developed this after surveys and discussions (I think this is a little high myself and will put off quite a few users). The rest is commercial-in-confidence, but you might be able to get more info by phoning the council on 07 3403 8888 and asking for the Cyclist and Pedestrian Access Unit coordinator. Hmmm, other places should be able to use the lessons and plans of BCC and elsewhere, rather than doing more studies and wasting more time. Just get on with it! Donga |
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oups.com: It will be privately managed, with daily fees covering lockup, locker, shower, towel. I wish the TCC developed something like this (Townsville), especially in summer in North Qld -- Trevor S "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." -Albert Einstein |
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sinus wrote: There has been a lot of talk, though no action yet, from Melbourne city council about bicycle facilities. Probably the same in other state capitals. Here's an example of what can be done: http://www.chicagobikestation.com/index.htm That's pretty snazzy. I've been trying to get some people I know who ride recreationally to commute, and we're gradually working through the excuses and finding solutions, stuff like the above is great and would cross off a few of their excuses. But, it's not *necessary* to have uberbikeparks to have more people commuting etc by bike. Sure would be good though and would probably help the cause. IMO having facilities at workplaces and shopping centers to securely park bikes & store clothes etc is something to be worked towards. I'm loathe to ride to the local stupormarket unless I have (yet another!) bike to do it - I don't want to leave the good roady out the front while I go shopping, and most shopping centres are a bit nonplussed when I wheel the bike through the isles But the big killer is kids not riding to school anymore (but they all drink sports drinks, high GI ... but not doing the exercise to justify it .. and lo! obesity .. how amazing!). I rode past a few schools yesterday at about kick-out-o-clock and hardly a bike to be seen. When I was a kid (and we had to wear helmets then too, it was a school rule that predated the road law .. so wipe that one ..) heaps of my friends rode and the school bikeshed was overflowing with bikes (and it was a *big* bikeshed). There's an article about kids and schools in the latest BV rag, so at least they're (BV) aware of it. I reckon banning kids being dropped off at schools would be a better thing than banning cars from the CBD! (I'm only half tongue-in-cheek ). |
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Yeerrss. How did the MelbCityCOuncil vote go for amongst 'other transport things' $120K to investigate a 'SuperBikStation' in Melb??? PS BV are launching "Ride2SchoolDay" this year (cant remember date) Will include temporary bikeshelters to guage need and follow up for funding/2-build, BikeEducation over phased/staged/period, encouraging parents to learn/ride also. It's a start but should grow rapidly as funding seems abundant back soon. lots o video/toys/goodies -- flyingdutch |
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Bleve wrote:
But the big killer is kids not riding to school anymore (but they all drink sports drinks, high GI ... but not doing the exercise to justify it .. and lo! obesity .. how amazing!). I rode past a few schools yesterday at about kick-out-o-clock and hardly a bike to be seen. When I was a kid (and we had to wear helmets then too, it was a school rule that predated the road law .. so wipe that one ..) heaps of my friends rode and the school bikeshed was overflowing with bikes (and it was a *big* bikeshed). There's an article about kids and schools in the latest BV rag, so at least they're (BV) aware of it. I reckon banning kids being dropped off at schools would be a better thing than banning cars from the CBD! (I'm only half tongue-in-cheek ). The local paper had a story about a year ago about kids not riding to school, and it quoted a headmaster who said schools discourage kids from riding to school because they consider it unsafe. It probably *is* unsafe, because of all the parents having to park their Landcruiser etc at the gate to drop off/pick up their kids. Kids can't even walk to school by themselves anymore - they need a "walking bus" where an adult supervises a group of kids walking. |
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"Bleve" writes:
When I was a kid (and we had to wear helmets then too, it was a school rule that predated the road law .. so wipe that one ..) You're sure about that one? Helmets for children, fair enough. Protect the young, they're learning etc etc. Suddenly everyone has to wear a helmet. Cycling must be really dangerous! I'm not letting my child cycle, don't need a helmet to walk so cycling must be really dangerous if you need a helmet! I reckon banning kids being dropped off at schools would be a better thing than banning cars from the CBD! (I'm only half tongue-in-cheek ). Dang, thought you were serious. Sounds like a good plan to me. -- Cheers | ~~ __@ Euan | ~~ _-\, Melbourne, Australia | ~ (*)/ (*) |
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Bleve wrote:
sinus wrote: There has been a lot of talk, though no action yet, from Melbourne city council about bicycle facilities. Probably the same in other state capitals. Here's an example of what can be done: http://www.chicagobikestation.com/index.htm That's pretty snazzy. I've been trying to get some people I know who ride recreationally to commute, and we're gradually working through the excuses and finding solutions, stuff like the above is great and would cross off a few of their excuses. But, it's not *necessary* to have uberbikeparks to have more people commuting etc by bike. Sure would be good though and would probably help the cause. IMO having facilities at workplaces and shopping centers to securely park bikes & store clothes etc is something to be worked towards. I'm loathe to ride to the local stupormarket unless I have (yet another!) bike to do it - I don't want to leave the good roady out the front while I go shopping, and most shopping centres are a bit nonplussed when I wheel the bike through the isles But the big killer is kids not riding to school anymore (but they all drink sports drinks, high GI ... but not doing the exercise to justify it .. and lo! obesity .. how amazing!). I rode past a few schools yesterday at about kick-out-o-clock and hardly a bike to be seen. When I was a kid (and we had to wear helmets then too, it was a school rule that predated the road law .. so wipe that one ..) heaps of my friends rode and the school bikeshed was overflowing with bikes (and it was a *big* bikeshed). There's an article about kids and schools in the latest BV rag, so at least they're (BV) aware of it. I reckon banning kids being dropped off at schools would be a better thing than banning cars from the CBD! (I'm only half tongue-in-cheek ). At the school where I work there are exactly 5 kids who ride. WHich I think is better than average. Secure parking is the key really. Either that or really cheap (subsidized) insurance or the death penaltyy for nicking a bike. Hell I use the motorbike at least half the times that I use it cos I am going somewhere I think unsafe to leave the pushy Dave |
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