Vote for Launceston Bike Library
The Great Regional Challenge is on again in Launceston and this time you can vote for a bike library where people who don't have a bike can borrow one.
The project is looking for funds to buy bikes and store them. It is being led by the Tamar Bicycle Users Group, Reclink Australia, University of Tasmania and Youth Futures.
The last bike projects to win funding through the challenge were the “park and bike” carpark bays at Tailrace Park, Heritage Forest and Hoblers Bridge and purchase of an adult trike for Reclink clients. Votes close on Sunday 28 May.
Kingborough budget open for comment
Kingborough Council has released a draft 2023–24 budget, which is open for public comment until Sunday 14 May.
Cycling projects included for next year are:
- construction of new Kingston MTB Park toilets
- second stage feasibility study for a North West Bay MTB trail
- Taroona bike lane improvements.
You can view the full budget and fill out a survey on the council’s website.
Huon group launches petition for more bike paths
Community group Circular Economy Huon has launched a petition to parliament about transport in the region, including a call for a network of bike paths.
The petition requests the House of Assembly to call on the Minister for Transport to update transport plans and implement a fair transport system for all southern residents.
The online petition is on the parliament website for signing until Wednesday 7 June. https://haepetitions.parliament.tas.gov.au/haepet/Home/PetitionDetails/110.
Launceston drops speed limits on city streets
Launceston City Council is calling for comment on its plan to cut the city centre speed limit from 50km to 40km, and the speed on some arterial roads from 60km to 50km.
You can comment before Monday 8 May via contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/News-Media/Engagement-opens-on-proposed-speed-limit-changes
Bicycle Network has long campaigned for 30km speed limits where there are higher numbers of people walking and riding as this improves safety outcomes. https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-campaigns/low-speed/
UTAS Burnie campus path change
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