SAFER CYCLEWAYS
Together we can build more separated cycleways and other All Ages and Abilities routes so people aged 8-80 feel comfortable riding for transport
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Too much of our bicycle infrastructure is lines painted on the road when we need paths separated from vehicle traffic or low-volume, low-speed streets. AAA cycleways connected to schools, workplaces, tourism attractions, shops and other areas of interest have been shown to contribute to big increases in rider numbers. Cities that are building AAA cycleways include Sydney, Vancouver, Melbourne, Portland, Washington, London and Seville. This is because the majority of the population are interested in riding but are concerned about safety. Well-designed cycleways that separate riders from vehicle traffic and provide clear intersection treatments encourage people to ride who wouldn’t if there were just painted lanes. When more people ride, it becomes safer for all riders. Research has shown that when bicycle riding becomes more common drivers are more likely to look for bicycles and the number of crashes declines.
Other news
We want Tasmania to shift from painted bicycle lanes to separated cycleways and low-speed local streets.
The Tasmanian Government has started the process to distribute $2 million to greater Hobart councils to implement cycling projects.
The City of Hobart has released plans for its first stretches of on-road separated cycleways on Campbell and Argyle streets. ...
The Tasmanian Bicycle Council thinks the lack of cycleways in Hobart’s city centre is holding back people who would like to use a bike to...
The RACT has released its 30 year transport vision plan for Hobart, with separated cycleways and cycling for transport strongly supported.
Local and state government commitments to AAA cycleways will get more people riding which is good for health, climate change actions and transport congestion. Tasmania’s cities should develop bicycle plans with networks of separated cycleways at their core. To help pay for the networks, the state government should establish a standing bicycle infrastructure fund for state and local roads that prioritises AAA cycleways. Some two-thirds of Tasmanian adults and children don’t get the recommended exercise they need to prevent diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Building bicycle infrastructure that people of all ages and abilities can use for their daily transport will help the state government to meet its goal of Tasmania being the healthiest state by 2025. Separated cycleways will get more people riding and has the potential to reduce traffic congestion and provide Tasmanians with a cheap, clean form of transport. The Tasmanian Bicycle Council is the peak body for cycling and bicycle advocacy groups in the state, and Bicycle Network is an active member. The Bicycle Council has come up with a plan for a minimum grid of bi-directional separated cycleways in Hobart’s city centre. Download the plan to see what is involved in creating separated cycleways on each nominated street.
Contact the Tasmanian Premier, Jeremey Rockliff, to let him know you want the state government to support and fund separated cycleways. Spread the word – share this campaign with your friends and decision-makers on social.
The problem
Tasmanian cities and towns do not have networks of All Ages and Abilities (AAA) cycleways.
SEPARATED CYCLEWAYS
$2m going to Hobart cycling projects
Hobart’s first separated cycleway plans released
City Centre Cycleways could get people moving
RACT Hobart vision supports separated cycleways
The solution
CURRENT STATUS
Hobart City Centre Cycleways Plan
Here’s a few easy ways you can help get separated cycleways built across Tasmania.
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