New pedestrian crossing on Channel Hwy
The Department of State Growth is asking for comments on a proposed pedestrian crossing and bus shelter on Channel Highway outside the Taroona Primary and High schools.
The consultants say “the existing cycle lane will be maintained for both southbound and northbound cyclists” at 1 metre width.
The sealed shoulder (cycle lane) used by people riding through this section of Channel Highway is very narrow already but we don’t want to see any reduction in space available for riding.
You can comment before 5 November via email to participate@ghd.com. The plan is to start building the new crossing in early 2022.
We're going to the show!
Come visit our stand at the Hobart Show! We are sharing a site with the Electric Vehicle Association to promote clean and sustainable electric transport.
We'll be there at all sessions: Thursday 8-1 and 2-7, Friday 9-3 and 4-10, Saturday 9-4. All our volunteers are electric bike owners and will be able to answer lots of questions about e-bikes. We will have a couple of the latest models on display too.
If you're looking to get back into riding, you can sign up for Bicycle Network's new Back on your Bike program. And of course if you just want to have a chat and share some ideas about bike infrastructure and indeed cycling in general, stop by for a chat.
Please note we are not providing valet bike parking services at the Show. If you're arriving by bike, there are plenty of good lock points in high-traffic areas like the north and south gates.
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Augusta Rd resident resorts to petition
A local resident who is sick and tired of cars running over a pedestrian refuge in Augusta Rd has set up a petition urging the City of Hobart to take action.
He’s cited at least four crashes at or near the site in the past few years between Suncrest Avenue and Creek Road.
The petition also calls for the council to implement a safe systems approach including separated and protected cycleways and traffic calming on Augusta Road between Giblin Street and Athleen Avenue.
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Dial Range management plan out for comment
The Parks and Wildlife Service has released the Dial Range Recreation Management Plan for public comment, with weed management, car park site plans, signage and damage to tracks caused by trail bike riders a high priority.
The plan doesn’t make any comment on the Cradle Coast Mountain Bike Club’s proposal for an extended MTB trail network in the ranges, other than to say proposed trails will be considered and assessed according to Parks’ protocols.
The plan identifies the need for site plans for the popular Mt Montgomery and Mt Gnomon car parks and weed management plan that includes washdown stations for bikes and shoes.
You can comment via the website before 10 November.
Kingston path finished
Thanks to CyclingSouth for the before and after shots of the new path on Beach Road in Kingston.
The new short section of path provides an alternative for bike riders on a tight section of road between Church Street and Roslyn Avenue.
After that intersection the number of cars lessens and the speed goes down to 40 km/h, making road riding more comfortable.
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Labor calls for government funding for Derwent Valley rail
Labor leader Rebecca White has called on the state and federal government to fund the restoration of rail lines and crossings on the Derwent Valley rail line between New Norfolk and Mt Field National Park in an article in the Derwent Valley Gazette.
Ms White does not say what it will cost to restore the roughly 38 km of track or the number of new rail crossings needed.
The Tasmanian Government recently gave Derwent Valley Rail access to small section of rail line between Third Avenue and Back River Road in New Norfolk and is helping to fund all Tasmanian rail group’s public liability insurance for the next nine years.
New surface at Cycleway crossing
CyclingSouth is reporting that Glenorchy council is resurfacing Hopkins Street, which will include the rail crossing at the Intercity Cycleway.
This work should improve the path and road surface for people on the cycleway or coming and going from Hopkins St.
Work will be done at night (6 pm to 6 am) from 1 November for 1 week and cyclists will be redirected to another crossing point away from the construction.
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First Back on your Bike sessions in Clarence
Our Back on your Bike program is getting rolling in the Clarence Council area with free sessions being offered in November at Howrah, Lindisfarne and Richmond.
The Howrah and Lindisfarne sessions will focus on helping people to ride to the ferry so they can take advantage of the free transport during peak hours.
Sat 6 - Howrah - 2.30-4pm
Sun 7 - Lindisfarne - 10-11.30am
Sun 13 - Richmond - 10-11.30am
Register online at bicyclenetwork.com.aubackonyourbike