On the Bicycles

[verbatim9]

In addition to the Regional Rail Delivery Authority that would oversee the delivery of key rail projects in the region, including the Toowoomba to Brisbane electric fast rail, the extension of the Gold Coast line to Coolangatta, and the Sunshine Coast line to Caloundra. I strongly urge that this authority be given the power to deliver segregated active transport routes alongside the rail projects.

The inclusion of segregated active transport routes would provide significant benefits to the region, promoting sustainable transport options and encouraging active travel. The routes would provide safe and efficient connections between key destinations and communities along the rail corridors, supporting economic growth and regional development.

The Regional Rail Delivery Authority, with its significant project delivery powers and expertise, would be well-suited to oversee the planning, design, and construction of these active transport routes. The Authority would be responsible for engaging with key stakeholders, managing the procurement process, and ensuring that the routes meet the necessary safety and regulatory requirements.

In addition to the benefits of the rail projects themselves, the inclusion of active transport routes would provide a more integrated and sustainable transport system for the region. This would reduce congestion on roads and highways, improve health and wellbeing outcomes for communities, and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

A Regional Rail Delivery Authority with the power to deliver segregated active transport routes alongside the rail projects would bring significant benefits to the region. Thus, providing improved transport options, supporting economic growth and regional development, and promoting sustainable transport solutions which is inline with the proposed Olympic Organisation's legacy outcomes and underlying Government objectives.

[ozbob]

We are advocating for a Public Transport Authority, under which heavy rail (including regional) and active transport would be managed.  I don't support a Regional Rail Delivery Authority.

[verbatim9]

https://youtu.be/pKIpYcj1VTk

^^Pop-up bikes lanes made permanent.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/AirportBug/status/1652949454608277510

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Cyclists wearing helmets and safety gear perceived as 'less human', study finds $

Australian cyclists are being dehumanised and face a "hostile environment" as they "do battle" on the roads, a report has found.

Cyclists wearing helmets and safety gear were perceived as less human, a nationwide study has found.

The report, by academic Dr Mark Limb, found that with the most overt safety equipment the less human they are seen.

Dr Limb said it may be connected to how unpopular cyclists can be among certain sectors of the community, but further research was needed.

And men were more likely to dehumanise cyclists, Dr Limb, an urban planner at QUT, said.

"That maybe has something to do with their notions of risk avoidance and they are less risk averse than women." ...

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/CoxyJindas/status/1673083593105764352

[ozbob]

https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/98070

Counting our way to better active transport data
28th June 2023

Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services
The Honourable Mark Bailey

. Active transport counter and display technologies launched in two locations in Brisbane
. The trial will run for four months
. The displays also enable information to be shared with path users including safety messages, time, date and temperature

A trial of innovative active transport counter and display technologies has kicked off in two locations in Brisbane.

The four-month trial will run to September 2023 and test two counter and display technologies for measuring and monitoring the number of people using cycle routes.

The trial counters are located on the Canon Garland Overpass near Centenary Cycleway at Toowong and the Veloway 1 at Woolloongabba.

In addition to displaying real-time daily and year-to-date count data, the displays enable other information such as time of day, temperature, and encouragement and safety messages, to be shared with path users.

The trial will deliver insights about the functionality and suitability of the technologies to assess whether they could be potentially rolled out to other Queensland locations in the future.

Throughout the trial, feedback will be gathered from path users about their experience with the counters through an online survey.

Quotes attributable to the Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey:

"This trial of new technology is being delivered in partnership with local Queensland businesses."

"This will give us real time data on how many people are using the paths, and whether a person is walking, riding a bicycle or personal mobility device such as an e-scooter.

"Increasing the volume and timeliness of data we have about how our active transport network is being used, will help us make more informed decisions.

"The trial will also help us understand how the display of user counts and other information can enhance people's experience when they're out walking and riding".

Quotes attributable to Bicycle Queensland CEO Lisa Davies-Jones:

"Making data counts public is a good thing. It's good from a transparency perspective, and it's good from an encouragement perspective.

"Bicycle Queensland's members across the state are always keen to see the State's commitment to bike riding translated into more great infrastructure which gets people moving!."

ENDS

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/fietsprofessor/status/1675516747246346241

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ryansrumblings/status/1676498971190247424

[verbatim9]

That's good as most separations don't necessarily need to be gold plated.

[Jonno]

I love the "Trialling a new way"!!!!  What was the old way......nothing?

Seriously the rate of rollout is internationally embarrassing.  I am sure they will claim this as World Class Bikeway

[RowBro]

That's good as most separations don't necessarily need to be gold plated.

It's what should be the bare minimum to be frank. I'm disappointed that they aren't using the opportunity to elevate the bike lanes though.

[#Metro]

Well done BCC! 

At least someone is doing something...

[ozbob]

Urban Picnics - 3rd place winner Brisbane Bike Bites Short Film Competition 2023!
Chris Cox

[ozbob]

There's some "wheelie" good news for Sandgate train station users! 😃 A brand new, 32 capacity bike enclosure has...

Posted by Queensland Rail on Monday, 10 July 2023

[verbatim9]

Just a relevant TIK TOK on bicycle lane design principles--->https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSL5tXATF/

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/BrentToderian/status/1695159702127309078

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/7NewsBrisbane/status/1695726669758410998

[ozbob]

Post by @simongerman600

View on Threads

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/10NewsFirstQLD/status/1697423787547898218?

[ozbob]

Government Statement: New active transport bridge delivering better connections in Alderley

[ozbob]

What makes a GOOD bikeway? Ranking Brisbane's bike routes

Chris Cox

Join me for a cycle tour through Brisbane starting in Toowong in the inner west, through the CBD, then head south to Nathan, and then west back to the Centenary Bikeway at Darra. But just taking a tour isn't fun, so I'm going to rank the bike routes based on a range of criteria and whack them in a Tier list.

The criteria I used were, in order of weighting:
1. Level of Traffic Stress (1-4 lower the better) - weighting: 20
2. Comfort - shade, gradients, wayfinding etc (1-5, higher the better). W: 10
3. Connections - what destinations and intersecting routes are along the way? (1-5). W: 10
4. Crossings - are they prioritised? Do you have to wait an eternity at lights? (1-5). W: 7
5. Upgrades - are there any upgrades vaguely planned, funded or under construction? (1-3). W: 3
Overall scores out of 50.

Depending how this goes, I might add to this tier list with future bikeway tours.

Excellent video this.

[ozbob]

Are bike lanes just for recreation? Chris Cox

[ozbob]

Government Media Statement

Veloway project headed for major October milestone

> https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/98760

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Veloway 1 (V1) Cycleway, O'Keefe Street, construct cycle bridge and approaches

https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/veloway-1-v1-cycleway-okeefe-street-construct-bridge-approaches

[verbatim9]

It's going to be a good network of completed cycleways around the Buranda / Woolloongabba precinct soon. Great to see a d experience.

[ozbob]

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1709604780698743073?s=20

[ozbob]

https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/tableOffice/questionsAnswers/2023/1084-2023.pdf

Question on Notice
No. 1084
Asked on 13 September 2023

MR A POWELL ASKED MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS AND MINISTER FOR DIGITIAL SERVICES (HON M BAILEY)

QUESTION:

Will the Minister advise (a) the cost (including internal department costs) to develop the Bikefriendly businesses guide and (b) the number of downloads to date of the guide?

ANSWER > https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/tableOffice/questionsAnswers/2023/1084-2023.pdf

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Bike-friendly business
Ride the benefits of being a bike-friendly business

https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/cycling/research-and-resources/bike-friendly-business

[ozbob]

Cycling is beneficial for the economy. Cyclists shop more locally, more frequently, and are more loyal compared to car...

Posted by Dutch Cycling Embassy on Sunday, 15 October 2023

[verbatim9]

It was just the other day when Council was promoting the shade sales on Victoria Bridge for cyclists and pedestrians. It seems now that it's been postponed indefinitely, as per reports of the BCC budget measures.

[ozbob]

https://x.com/BrisbaneWestBUG/status/1717716680418451768?s=20

[Jonno]

https://x.com/cbdbug/status/1720202937409175875?s=20

[verbatim9]

https://twitter.com/verbatim18/status/1721071955204530341

[verbatim9]

https://twitter.com/JonathanPBryant/status/1721073518849454128

[verbatim9]

Yes, an active transport corridor alongside Gympie road should be delivered together with the new proposed tunnel from Kedron.

[ozbob]

ABC News --> Cycling groups raise concerns about new careless riding laws in Queensland

Key points:

. Riding without due care on footpaths and bikeways will become an offence in Queensland under proposed laws

. A Brisbane cycling group has called on the laws to only apply in circumstances involving a crash

. The state government says cyclists will not be penalised for everyday riding behaviours ...

[ozbob]

https://x.com/MarkBaileyMP/status/1731418816230707692?s=20

[ozbob]

BikeSpot app maps Brisbane's most unsafe roads for cyclists

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/brisbane-city/bikespot-app-maps-brisbanes-most-unsafe-roads-for-cyclists/news-story/0ccf58b5243aa476616d25377dfee68c

... Brisbane's worst bike spots
1. Sylvan Rd, Toowong – No safe bicycle lanes

2. Western Freeway Bikeway and Dean St, Toowong – Dangerous intersection

3. Dickson St, Wooloowin – No bike lanes and missing link

4. Western Freeway Bikeway and Miskin St, Toowong – Dangerous intersection

5. Wynnum Rd corridor – No bike lanes and missing link

6. Kurilpa Bridge – Inappropriate speed limit

7. Kate St and Witton Rd, Indooroopilly – Dangerous intersection

8. Cornwall St and Annerley Rd, Annerley – Dangerous intersection

9. Bicentennial Bikeway and Archer St – Dangerous intersection

10. Land St, Toowong – Unsafe traffic light sequence ...

[verbatim9]

Once this bus stop debacle is resolved in the Valley, we can move to improve Active Transport outcomes around that area. - https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=11047.msg278664#msg278664

[ozbob]

The new Veloway overpass has been dropped in at O'Keefe St Buranda! This grade separation removes bike riders from...

Posted by Mark Bailey MP on Sunday, 31 December 2023

[ozbob]

https://x.com/TMRQld/status/1745566422103622033?s=20