1 | Bicycle Tasmania - Survey of Local Government Candidates (2014) | |||
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2 | How have you supported cycling in the past? | Do you support the infrastructure projects proposed by BT in your Council area? | Do you support increased car parking in your local CBD? | |
3 | Hobart | |||
4 | Bill Harvey | As an alderman since 2007, I have always supported proposals for increasing bike riding in Hobart. This includes the controversial Sandy Bay road project. I've also supported and encouraged the roll out of bike hoops around the city. As chair of the public arts special committee, I was responsible for the bike art project which saw the installation of artistic bike parking around the city. The art bikes program was also part of the art committees work. I've also encouraged bike facilities to be incorporated into development applications. I also unsuccessfully encouraged council to invest in a few electric bikes for officers. The most recent councils projects i have supported include the Morrison St and Castray Esplanade bike routes. I cannot recall voting against any bike related projects. | I support the infrastructure projects proposed by BT. My objective is move council to a position, where the roll-out of bike infrastructure become easier and is normalised and expected rather than endlessly debate each section in a polarising way. | I do not support increased parking in the CBD. What I envision is a CBD where drivers automatically go to the existing multi-storey parking and on-street parking becomes limited. With the gradual and strategic removal of on-street parking, streets could eventually become more people focused, shared spaces. I would also like to see less cars coming into the city by creating high quality park and ride services in other municipalities through a collaborative approach by councils and metro. |
5 | Rebecca Cong | The existence of bicycles, bike paths and modernization of the city are not contradictory. Copenhagen as an example like many other European cities has developed extensive dedicated bike lane contributing to a safer and thus more enjoyable bike commuting as well as being used for short domestic trips to shops etc and of course this has a direct impact on the health of the citizens by encouraging exercise. The United States 80 percent of the city plan to build a new bike lane. Urban roads as a public resource allocation should be fair and reasonable. While developing motor vehicle traffic, bicycle lanes should also be given some space, which is a realistic choice in line with Hobart. After all, the question is “how to do it?”, Vote for me …let’s work out a fair and workable solution。Thank you very much for your attention DameDi Ellife. | --- | --- |
6 | Philip Cocker | I am a lifelong supporter of cycling. I have consistently advocated for cyclists and cycling infrastructure whilst on council. I am the Chair of the Hobart Bicycle Advisory committee and Council representative on Cycling South. It was my motion that requires all road works undertaken by the Hobart City Council to consider improvements to cycling infrastructure in the design stage. I fought hard to stop the current Lord Mayor from undermining the Sandy Bay separated cycleway. | yes and more. | I have a consistent record of advocating ways to reduce car parks and cars coming in to the city. I have voted against Council’s involvement in building new car parks. I put a strong case to the University about its car park plans in relation to the Melville Street Development. |
7 | Simon Burnett | I unequivocally support cycling, as both a method of transport and a leisure activity which can be enjoyed by almost all members of the community. I in fact spent several months last year commuting purely by bicycle (and only stopped because the bike lane in the northern suburbs, where I was at the time working, became too unsafe to continue riding home at night) and encourage others, circumstances permitting, to do the same. | As an alderman I would take great pleasure in promoting the infrastructure projects BT has promoted in the Hobart City Council area. I have long advocated for a Battery Point/Sandy Bay cycleway in particular, ever since my days living in Howrah and cycling to university - it would provide a much-needed connection for students from the north and east of Hobart to get to the uni by bike. | While I concede that increased parking is a necessity in parts of the Hobart area, the CBD already has a surplus of car parking spaces and is from my perspective unlikely to need any more in the near future. |
8 | Suzy Cooper | I'm a member of Bicycle Tasmania. As a previous board member of Sustainable Living Tasmania I was happy to support close connections with groups like Bicycle Tasmania and the Bike Kitchen at our various events. I ride a bicycle. I attend Ride to Work day events. On my personal blog I have often promoted cycling to women in particular, addressing issues like safety or reflective clothing or riding in work gear. I'm attending the Bike Futures Conference in Launceston on 24 Sept because I want to hear the same information that our city planners hear. | Yes. I am keen to see the BT projects closely aligned with Hobart City Council's plans for any infrastructure projects. I notice many of the proposed Inner City Action Plan tasks involve bike lanes or paths – I'd like to be sure that BT is involved with the planning and execution of these. If it's not an integrated system, it won't work. The city is currently not easy to navigate for cyclists. I'd like to see that change so you can ride through comfortably and safely. | No. Ideally, I'd love a car-free city and for cyclists and pedestrians to have priority in other major shopping/entertainment areas. Rather than focusing on cars, we need to focus on how to move people around the city. For many types of journeys I think cars are a highly inefficient way to transport human bodies. The space they take up when parked could be used for many other things that make our lives more wonderful. I believe warm, enclosed transport options are important for certain types of trips or people with particular needs. I'm not sure those options will always be cars. I advocate more drop-off and pick-up areas for people who have trouble getting around. |
9 | Eva Ruzicka | Yes. | I won’t comment on projects that are up for planning approval as all Aldermen are required to keep an open mind under the Judicial Review Act. However you will note that I have yet to vote against cycling projects where the funds are available and they have ticked off on all the traffic and pedestrian safety, environmental, social and financial requirements. As always, I check this on a case by case basis and don’t give blanket approvals. | There is no need for increased car parking as a recent report to Council’s Finance committee showed. However there is a need for increased cycle parking and associated facilities and I have no problems with more of these and have supported the same in the past. |
10 | Helen Burnet | I have been an advocate of bike riding and bike infrastructure for many years, both as a rider, and as an elected representative of council. As a bike rider, I know the difficulties bike riders in Hobart face, partly from poor and limited infrastructure, but also from limited tolerance many drivers exhibit towards cyclists. I have been actively involved in bike committees for the Hobart City Council and I am deputy chair of Cycling South, the regional body representing 5 southern councils of Tasmania. During the GFC stimulus spending package, I was persistently trying to impress upon the council and my aldermanic colleagues that we needed to have “shovel ready” bike projects. I have also advocated that whenever there is roadworks on minor roads, bike infrastructure should be considered as part of any changes. I also used my senate campaign in 2013 to advocate for more spending on Sandy Bay Rd. There is more work to be done, and with a sympathetic council, this would be a possibility. In my 9 years on council, I have seen some bike infrastructure projects come to fruition, but many more taking too long because of a lack of understanding and willingness by aldermen. Having attended bike futures conferences and VeloCity in Adelaide earlier this year, I am in touch with global trends in bike infrastructure. From international leaders like New York and Vienna, to closer to home cities of Launceston and Devonport, where projects are being rolled out more rapidly and more is spent on Bike infrastructure, we can learn. | As a bike rider, I know the current limitations of the bike “network” in Hobart and how that relates to the rest of greater Hobart. The Argyle and Campbell St bike lanes need to be extended south to more safely deliver and feed bike riders out of the city. Currently the lanes lack a critical piece which if added would greatly enhance the experience for riders to commute. Recent discussion with Council engineer Owen Gervasoni suggested that bike lanes along part of Augusta Rd was imminent. I have also advocated for Sandy Bay Cycleway being a more developed separated bike lane, and differ from the Bicycle Tasmania committee which took a “build it and they will ride” approach. It is a point of difference, as I would advocate for a stronger position. The Battery Point Foreshore stage 1 (Short Reserve to the Slipyards) is scheduled for Committee consideration and then Council during October. This would be the vital link of the city to Sandy Bay and would be a separated dedicated bikeway and walkway. A contralateral flow up Collins linking the rest of Collins and the Hobart Rivulet track would be an excellent means of directly accessing the city with South Hobart and beyond. The Rivulet Master Plan is currently open for comments. I fully support the position of Bicycle Tasmania regarding the Melville St student accommodation and overabundance of car parking. This undermines land use strategies by brining too many cars in the city, and I also acknowledge that other transport options such as car sharing and lined bike paths to the new site should be part of the design. The bike bridge over the Brooker awaits construction, but will link the medical precinct and Domain uni buildings. It takes a significant cultural shift to make bikes part of the everyday – and easier to incorporate into thinking around road building. It should also be considered by other areas of council so that the benefits of the Sandy Bay bike lanes can be seen by council’s economic development unit, as well as in parks upgrades and advertising our city. | I don’t support more car parks in the CBD and have consistently voted against financial support or planning applications for this type of use. I would like to see more pocket parks and green spaces where parking lots are – our city could be that much better if the way we use car-parking space could be reconsidered. I look forward to the next parking day, where car spaces are used as recreational spaces, and fully support the use of car spaces for al fresco dining such as in front of Cultura in Liverpool St. Hobart, like Copenhagen could be changing the way cars seem to dominate in parts of our city, by using open car parking space a lot more effectively. Take for instance the waterfront where it could be regarded as a giant open air car park. There is plenty of open space that could be used more effectively as public space, at different times of the day. |
11 | Rachel Andrew | I am a new candidate this year, but have been interested in safer cycling in Hobart since I moved here 12 years ago. I am a brain injury rehabilitation physiotherapist and subsequently a very nervous cyclist myself. I have enjoyed cycling in a few places - Gothenburg Sweden, Brisbane, and Canberra. I have cycled (rarely) but with my heart in my mouth in Sydney. Once I cycled to North Hobart, but I was so uncomfortable on the road, I never did it again. Currently I walk my bike most of the way from Liverpool St to the bikeway. Or I cycle in the rivulet track. I love cycling, but will not use it to commute in Hobart as I feel the bikeways are inadequate. All the places I have enjoyed cycling have great bicycle infrastructure - safe lanes, "bike highways" off the main road and a road culture that includes and respects ALL road users. Being part of the rehab team for devastating injuries sustained in car, motorbike and bike accidents I am FULLY in favour of improving the bike infastructure and bike lanes in Hobart. I am also fully in favour of the Sandy Bay Cycleway as this will provide safe access for all cyclists, as well as people with mobility limited so they can't climb the hill out of Sandy bay. I used to ride a vespa, so am also aware of the risks with parked cars, people opening doors, I think Hobart is in a position to lead the way with bike infrastructure in Hobart, however, some of the less progressive members of current council have held it back. I believe every time a major roadworks takes place, bike infrastructure should be added as part of the plan, and I am aware that this has not been a council priority by the majority of the council, including the current Lord Mayor. The LM sets the tone of council and currently that seems to priritise cars and parking over bikes. Generally a safe and healthy city that encourages active citizens looks after it's pedestrians and cyclists and this is my vision for Hobart. | In a word yes, all of them (for reasons above and below). | I am against any increased car parking in the city. I think Hobart could be following Geneva or Copenhagan where car parking is not a priority. Currently some of the proposed new buildings (like the student accomodation at UTAS) are 2-3 stories too high because of the current council's requirement for car parking. Any new developments in the city centre should not have parking - they are being built in the city partly to encourage density and so should prioritise sustainability - this includes transport they could have bike parking and better public transport. If people are encourage to ride/walk by environmental changes like this they will. Hobart has become a city of these little patch of land carparks like at the rivulet entrance and on Molle st, where vacant land is used as a carpark. This land could be put to a much better use. The carparks like the new vodaphone one in the city are a monstrocity and add to the problem of windtunnelling and heat trapping in the city. In addition that was built in a heritage area. I would strongly oppose any large carparks like this. I'm not sure if that building is just for vodaphone, or just called that, but If a company wishes to have a large business premises in the city where they employ a large number of people, it should certainly be encouraged, but they should not be provided with carparking. The companies should be guided to promoting health in their employees, by a city that promotes health in it's citizens. A city that does not prioritise cars. I would much prefer a park and ride system (My colleague in Kingbourough Richard Atkinson is investigating the use of the old school for a park and ride). Then (combined with safer cycle ways people could come into the city on foot, or on bike) I would also advocate electric buses that have solar charging stations that bring people from outside the city. Research shows that central cities dominated by parking areas lose their unique character, lack human appeal and become empty and dangerous after business hours. More cars = less community connection. I support healthy communities with social connection, I would be working towards a carfree city centre (like london) |
12 | Corey Peterson | As a long time commuting cyclist (and occasional recreational cyclist), I have been an advocate for better cycling facilities generally. Focussing on my efforts in Tasmania since arriving in 1996, early on I communicated with DIER about the state of the road shoulders along the highway (and bridge) as a commuter from Hobart to Mornington, including the need to keep them swept and rideable as well as improved connections onto the Tasman Bridge from both sides. In previous Council campaigns I also advocated for improved cycling facilities throughout Hobart. I have been participating in bicycle movement counts almost since they started in Tasmania and continue to do so every year. In the hey day, I also participated in the Critical Mass rides. Since 2010, in my substantive role as UTAS Sustainability Manager, I was the key driver of the UTAS Sustainable Transport Strategy, which includes significant focus on bicycles. This includes collecting years worth of data at the Sandy Bay and CBD facilities that we share with local councils and advocacy organisations, participating as a key stakeholder in determination of the Principal Urban Cycling Networks statewide, and serving as a member of the Tasmanian Bicycle Council. And as importantly, I have been actively overseeing the significant investment UTAS has made in providing award-winning cyclist end of trip facilities across the state. The EOTs have included purpose-built stand-alone facilities as well as those incorporated into our new 5 Star Green Star facilities in the Hobart CBD and upcoming student accommodation projects. UTAS has added literally hundreds of secure undercover bike parking throughout Hobart (and statewide in fact). Our facilities also seek to future-proof by including solar-powered electric bike charging stations as well as amenities such as repair and water stations. One of the best parts is that students have been active participants in all aspects of these efforts from data collection and analysis to design and construction. Our main Sandy Bay campus EOT won the Cyclng Promotion Fund's 2013 Australian Bicycle Achievement Award. I have also been honoured with Cycling South's Cadence Award for 2014 in recognition of my efforts on behalf of cycling in the Greater Hobart area. | I support development of the Principal Urban Cycling Network as the core backbone of connectivity, but also the necessary feeder routes to the PUCN. I also support development of more bicycle parking options throughout Hobart, including undercover parking at strategic locations. These may include council provided facilities or those installed by private sector businesses for their employees and clients. I believe the Commonwealth facilities in Hobart should be encouraged to improve their facilities as well. | No. I support park and ride concepts and discouraging cars in the CBD such as advocated in the Gehl strategies. |
13 | Anna Reynolds | I was an active supporter of the campaign for the Sandy Bay Road cycleway and I sponsored a petition to Hobart City Council in 2013 asking for the cycleway to be a separated path. I have been working with Bicycle Tasmania recently to promote the Battery Point Walkway. I am a commuter cyclist myself and used an electric bike as my 'campaign vehicle' for my federal campaign for the seat of Denison in the 2013 federal election. As part of this I did media and awareness raising about bikes and bike infrastructure. | Yes I do | No I do not, there is already an over supply in the Hobart CBD. Anymore would make projects such as the Hobart Light Rail project (which I support) nonviable. |
14 | Tanya Denison | Back in my university days in Brisbane, my bicycle was my only transport, so I have experienced the advantages of safe bicycle infrastructure. I understand that there would be more cyclists replacing cars, if there were complete, safe, cycling networks for commuters and recreational cyclists to use. | If I am fortunate enough to be elected to council, I look forward to meeting with your group to hear your thoughts about the projects you are supporting, and how they fit into the larger scheme of making Hobart more cycle friendly. | I would like to see less cars driving into Hobart every day (and therefore reducing the need for more carparks). Whether these cars are replaced by bicycles, pedestrians or public transport, Hobart is going to become a better city for it. |
15 | Philip Stansfield | I have not been an active supporter of Bicycle Tasmania in the past as I am not a regular bike rider. However, I have many friends that do ride bikes to work in and around Hobart and appreciate the needs for safe cycling on our roads so we can all go about our day to day business without the threat of serious harm and injury. | Yes I do. | We need to cater for people who use bikes and also car users. It would be good to see the growth in car parks slow down if possible. I would actually like to see people use buses or light rail as options to travels safely around the city of Hobart and surrounds. I would prefer to see commuters use healthy ways to get into the city and to work. Riding a bicycle or walking are two healthy options that should be encouraged. |
16 | Sue Hickey | Yes I have supported the cycle ways that have come before Council since I have been an Alderman. My personal view is that every great city has cycle ways. | Yes I support the infrastructure proposed for Hobart City Council. | It is my understanding that our parking infrastructure has a 15 year capacity so it is certainly covering need at the current time. Until we can change the car culture we still need car parks and whilst the cars are in the car parks they are not on the streets, freeing up space for the cycles that are travelling. |
17 | Noel Carroll | Yes I have supported cycling previously. | Yes, I do. I suspect that the Campbell Street extension might need some further consideration pending the outstanding decisions relating to other projects in that area of the city. From his election flyer: "If elected alderman I will strive to provide more sustainable activity in the city. I would promote improved pedestrian links and safer cycling access". | I reckon the city must surely have enough carparking in the city by now (Montpelier Retreat development included). However, I believe that the HCC needs to reconsider their pricing policy about parking meter charges. |
18 | Jeff Briscoe | Yes including initiating HCC's first bicycle committee and was the Chair for a number of years- initiated Sarah Boyles study for cycling in Hobart. Advocated, initiated and brought to fruition the BP shared walkway DA (DA currently before Council) Chair of the SBAC and then first chair of Tas Bicycle Council plus other projects too numerous to outline -supported the SB cycleway. | Yes | Depends what BT means here. I strongly believe Hobart has sufficient off street parking. |
19 | Tim Penny | Cycling is an integral part of sustainable living. Cycling is included in the assessment criteria for greenstar buildings that i have designed and built. I have supported cycling by ensuring bike facilities, change areas and showers are included in new buildings and the refurbishment of existing facilities, such as the Macquarie Point Development Corporation new offices. I am an architect committed to innovation and shifting the thinking. | --- | This includes advocacy for reduced carparking and alternative modes of transport around the city. I support the new HCC planning scheme promoting cycling with a reduced emphasis on cars. As a cyclist that has been doored twice on the way to work from North Hobart to the city, I am very aware that safe cycling and cycling education is essential. This also includes getting the HCC to promote cycling by supporting rent bike programmes and supporting existing businesses to expand. |
20 | Matt Hastings | My support for cycling pre-dates my entry into public life. I used to ride every day, though admittedly not for some years now! I Like Bicycle Tasmania on Facebook and support its aspirations for a bike-friendly Hobart and Tasmania. | We definitely need to connect the suburbs to the CBD. Infrastructure is important but so is cultural change: we need to better educate motorists that cyclists have a right to share the road, and are entitled to an expectation of safety. | I don’t think increased parking is the answer to the challenges facing the CBD. We need to use imagination to activate and energise our CBD, not simply add more and more bays. I’d love to see many more people living in the Hobart CBD and getting around our beautiful city on bicycles. |
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23 | Jenny Branch-Allen | I have always supported motions to Council on cycling, cycle ways and bike racks (or lack of). I have looked at different models of cycle way around the nation and overseas. I looked at what happens in Boulder, Colorado and shared that with my fellow Alderman. My family rides bikes and my daughter is actively engaged through her work on improving cycle ways. So our family has regular discussion around the tea table. Also as the CEO of Kidsafe Tasmania I work with children on bike safety. | I support the work that has being going on for some time in Derwent Park Road and would look at any other proposal in the Glenorchy area. I am keen to extend the cycle way to Austins Ferry. | Car parking must be done based on the needs of the area and we do have a current formula under the planning scheme that we use. In Tasmania we are very used of pulling up in front of where we want to go and this will need to change in the future in my opinion. In regards to bicycle racks in the city, I believe we need to look at this and improve. |
24 | Alan Whykes | I have been a board member of Bicycle Tasmania and founded the Electric Bike Rally this year to encourage uptake of e-bikes. I have also started Lutana Link group to lobby for a shared pedestrian & cycleway, effectively an extension of the ICC, from Derwent Park to Lutana over the Brooker Hwy. I have promoted the Elwick Rd petition and personally collected over 200 signatures for a safe crossing. | I strongly support all BT projects proposed for the Glenorchy City Council area. I will push for regular annual local government and state funding to support the rollout of the Principal Urban Cycling Network. | I do not support increased car parking in either Moonah or Glenorchy CBDs. I would like to assess the feasibility of phasing-in paid parking in Glenorchy to ensure that car users pay a fair share for the amenity provided to them. |
25 | Jan Dunsby | No. | I am supportive of the Lutana Spur project, but I have concerns at the lack of community consultation in regards to the cycle access being proposed from Claremont to St. Virgil's College. | Yes I support appropriate levels of car parking in the CBD. Cycling is not for everyone, the demographic of Glenorchy is that of an ageing population and they deserve equal access to services. |
26 | Matthew Stevenson | Indeed. I have supported both sporting and recreational cycling, as well as being an avid peddler myself. As a current Alderman I have encouraged the development of further bicycle specific infrastructure, such as supporting the proposed bike lanes in Austins Ferry, and items such as the tolosa park criterium track and mountain bike park. | The Lutana rail spur is a noble project, however, and without detriment to its potential development, I think there are other projects that could be considered, and potentially more of a priority. I have long considered that public shower and bike lock up facilities in the CBD areas would be a major facilitator in driving more people working to arrive at work via bike. Shower facilities at some work places are non-existent and simply turning up after a ride a little sweaty is enough to turn people away from riding. Extending the bike track passed Claremont is also a mater of increased safety for cyclists (having been knocked myself along the main road!). | Most areas in Glenorchy already have sufficient car parking. However I think it is important to understand that Cycling is only in a mix of transport modes necessary for successful liveable cities. Cars are, and most likely always will be, a main mode of transport. Providing better integration of transport modes and ensuring there is a cultural acceptance of cyclists on roads is more important than getting into debates over which mode of transport should be 'king'. |
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29 | Heather Chong | As an intermittent bike rider myself (and member of Bicycle Tasmania), I am a long-time supporter of bike infrastructure in Clarence. | I volunteered last year for BT as well as supporting the work that the Bicycle Steering committee does. | As you know, Clarence has a policy of not charging for parking in the CBD and we have a long-term goal of putting in another multi-storey car park. With a number of bike tracks in and around the municipality, being able to take the bike and then ride for work or pleasure should be supported as much as possible. |
30 | Doug Chipman | "Yes" to all three! It has been my pleasure to support the objectives of Clarence Council's Bicycle Steering Committee over many years. | --- | --- |
31 | Deb Thurley | Referred us to her website: http://www.debrathurley.com.au/pages/bikes-in-clarence.php | From the webpage: Healthier and happier - the goals of the 21st Century - so the provision of improved infrastructure that will encourage healthier lifestyles and more people utilising bikes. No better place to start than in CLARENCE. Specific responses (second email): I am a believe that new infrastructure projects should make provision where possible for passive recreation pursuits such as bike riding running and walking. The projects you mentioned for Clarence would add to the ability for residents to get active and enjoy our beautiful city. | --- |
32 | Kay McFarlane | Yes I have been Chairman of Clarence Council Bike Cttee and strongly support Budget projects annually, was great to attend the launch of the Missing Link to the Bridge from Rosny at last.. | Always.............. | Yes, in the form of Multi Story Car Parks along with Electric Car re- charge Points and Bike Storage areas.......Clarence has had these discussion over the past few years and cars are not going to go away, therefore I support the incorporation of alternate transport needs into these structures.... |
33 | Richard James | Yes | I await public feedback on the projects out to public consultation. I would support working off a priority list of infrastructure projects in the Clarence Council area. The Tasman bridge walkway/bicycle pathway needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. My friends who ride their bikes over the Tasman have concerns on how narrow it is especially when cyclists and pedestrians/bikes try to pass. | Yes. Multi-storey carparks in Clarence’s busiest precincts. |
34 | Liam Sheridan | I happen to be very much interested in the cycling infrastructure in Clarence City and cycling its self. This year I was encapsulated by Vinchenzo Nibali's victory of Le Tour de France. I think the culture of cycling in these European nations is far better than our own and shows a model of infrastructure that we should optimize upon. I have also seen the recent Tour of Tasmania and the hype it raised in Hobart alone. | In an Ideal world I would love to see the infrastructure on the waterfront of Clarence further improved upon and for more support and awareness of cycling in Tasmania as a whole. I would love to work more with Bicycling Tasmania and for the future of sustainable infrastructure in Tasmania. | I would indeed support more car parks for a sustainable and environmentally friendly infrastructure in Clarence and Tasmania. I would love to see Tasmania on par with those European nations like The Netherlands. A very close friend of mine, Patrick Foster, is a member of the Hobart Wheeler's and Dirt Devils cycling clubs and I have been very much involved in supporting his racing throughout the years. |
35 | James Walker | I am strongly committed to getting an educational bike track built in Clarence (similar to the facility at Seymour Park in Brighton and Dru Point at Margate). I raised a motion to investigate costs and determine potential sites for an educational bike track in September 2014, however others voted to defer the motion until after the election. I am hopeful that re-elected and new alderman on council will support the motion when discussed at the first meeting after the council elections. This would still allow enough time for consideration in the 2015-2016 budget. I have promoted, supported and donated to the excellent Bikes to Africa project undertaken by Third Place Communities. I also helped disassemble and pack the donated bikes. This project followed on from the Community Bikes Program that helps at risk youth develop life skills and increase self reliance. I actively promote use of the My Local Services Ap for cyclists, walkers and residents as an easy way to efficiently report hazards such as broken glass on tracks etc. I am a strong supporter of the Amy Gillet Foundation “it’s a two-way street” bicycle rider initiative. I strive to follow the eight principles when I am driving a car or when I am cycling. I have requested council promote the initiative including stocking pamphlets at the council offices and at events and festivals. | Whilst I support cycIe infrastructure I do not share the BT infrastructure priorities in Clarence such as Clarence Street. I consider the most dangerous area to cycle or walk in the municipality is the South Arm Highway between the police academy roundabout and Acton road. Whilst this is a state government road, Council should be working to fast track a shared pathway in parallel to this stretch of road. With the state government, council and surrounding land owners working together this could be successfully tackled. I also want to see a shared pathway from the Bowen Bridge to Otago, This would be a straight forward construction. Currently this area provides a less than ideal cycling experience. | Car parking supply, as with bike parking supply, should be able to cater to demand. There is a case that can be made for a multi-story car park in the Rosny CBD area. I don’t believe making the use of cars harder is the best way to encourage utilisation of other transport modalities. |
36 | Leanne Doherty | While not directly supporting cycling I have been on the Clarence Positive Ageing Advisory Committee (CPAAC) for a number of years and we do have a representative on the Clarence Tracks and Trails Committee who reports to us at each of our meetings which keeps us up to speed on what's happening in Clarence in regards to these matters. | After briefly looking at your information regarding infrastructure projects in Clarence I can only say that only with complete information from all parties concerned I would not be able to answer this question fairly. I believe consultation is a large part of councils duty to its citizens and everybody has a right to be heard. | On the matter of parking in the local CBD it is an issue I have heard raised and certainly needs investigating. |
37 | Jen Van-Achteren | I am not a cyclist, but I support people who are (including the small person in my life) and I understand the importance of providing safe infrastructure. The reason I am not a cyclist myself is because, every time I have ridden a bike, someone has thrown something at me from a moving vehicle. It put me off. Living in Risdon Vale, I am keen to see a safe link developed between the Intercity Cycleway and Grasstree Hill Road. Together with Helen Burnet and Alan Whykes, we put out a media release expressing our desire to see this happen and received coverage in the community newspapers. An amazing new mountain bike park is to be built in the bush at Risdon Vale, and I think a safe link for young people to access it from the western shore makes a lot of sense too. I think it would be fabulous to have a safe cycle route loop from Grasstree Hill Road to Richmond, and back to Hobart via Richmond Road. It would be a wonderful attraction for tourists and also provide safety for local cyclists who enjoy the round trip. I realise this is a long term and expensive plan but it is one I would like to work on, should I be elected. | Yes. | While I am not a fan of more car parks and particularly not multi storey ones, I have been convinced Bellerive does need some extra car parking to service local businesses. Current Alderman Kay McFarlane is proposing a two-storey car park in Percy Street which will have secure bike storage and facilities to re-charge electric cars. |
38 | Daniel Hulme | About once a fortnight I park about 12 kilometres away from my workplace and cycle to and from work. I believe cycling should be encouraged because it is a cost-effective and sustainable form of transport which promotes fitness. | I am supportive in principle of more infrastructure for the safety and amenity of bicycle users. If elected as an alderman I would be happy to talk further with Bicycle Tasmania about their priorities for Clarence City Council and how they can be accommodated through the budget process. It is difficult to respond to Bicycle Tasmania's specific proposals until I have familiarised myself with Council's current plans and their processes for prioritising infrastructure projects. | Catering for bicycle users is about more than just installing bike paths and bike lanes. We need to also look at infrastructure such as park and ride facilities, bike racks/lockers, public showers, and bike racks on Metro buses. Many of these initiatives will involve working co-operatively with the Tasmanian Government. |
39 | Sharyn von Bertouch | I've been the Chair of the Clarence City Council Bicycle Steering Committee for the last 7 years. The committee has been instrumental in lobbying Council to complete many of the missing links in the Clarence Foreshore Trail. It has also recently initiated a Collaborative Consultation process with the community to determine how Clarence Street can better meet the needs of all transport users. I've liaised with Bicycle Tasmania by taking part in Bike Week, particularly Women on Wheels, Ride to Work, and attending various workshops. | Absolutely! They're all part of Council's action plans related to bike paths and tracks/trails. | Not in the short/mid-term. I support Council's current policy, part of which is detailed below: COUNCIL’S ROLE IN PARKING PROVISION 1.1 THAT Council provide public car parking facilities within activity centres as a component of broader transport and access strategies involving public transport and alternative transport modes. 1.2 THAT Council provide both on-street and off-street car parking facilities within activity centres as a mechanism to facilitate town planning and economic development objectives, and meet community expectations. COUNCIL PARKING STRATEGY 2.1 To ensure a sufficient supply of short-term public parking is available within the central/prime areas of activity centres, compliance with a parking restriction regime designed to meet the needs of visitors and shoppers will be monitored and enforced; 2.2 The service level trigger for the undertaking of a review of the regulatory restrictions and/or parking supply in a parking facility or street is to be a regular peak occupancy level in excess of 85% (outside of the peak Christmas period); 2.3 Parking pricing schedules if established will support the provision of parking services to visitors and shoppers in activity centres (Strategy 2.1); 2.4 Parking for long-stay (commuter) users within Council public parking facilities will be provided, but subject to the priority of Strategy 2.1 and consideration post 2012/13 of the introduction of user-pays charges for longer-stay parking; 2.5 Proof of concept design investigations and cost estimates for multi-level parking options will be undertaken as a priority to inform infrastructure planning processes; 2.6 A Parking Infrastructure Development Plan (based on service level objectives and demand projections) will be adopted by 2013/14 to guide Council capital investment in public parking facilities in activity centres; 2.7 Developer contribution policy (cash-in-lieu of on-site parking provision) is to be directly linked to the Parking Infrastructure Development Plan; 2.8 To optimise the use of the limited supply of commercial zone land available for business purposes in Rosny Park and Bellerive the establishment of further surface area parking lots will be minimised; 2.9 Prior to the undertaking of major car park infrastructure projects (>$1 Million) Council investigate and consider opportunities for partnership with the private sector. 2.10 Parking strategies will be actioned and monitored through the implementation of five year Action Plans linked to operational and capital budgets. |
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42 | Nell Rundle | I have supported cycling in the past at a personal level. Some simple examples of this include signing your Bonnet Hill bike lane petition (hard copy), leaving at least a 1m gap between myself and cyclists with whom I share a road when driving, and generally being aware of cyclists when driving. | I am very supportive of the infrastructure plans for Kingborough noted on your website, and would prioritise extending the Summerleas Road shared path and creating a new pathway along Gormley Drive to link Kingston High and the sports precincts, including a cycling and walking pathway as part of the Spring Farm subdivision so that the Whitewater Creek path to the high school and sports precincts are connected from Huntingfield. | At this time, I am unlikely to support increased car parking in the Kingston CBD unless it was multistorey, and incorporated space already used for such a purpose. |
43 | Dean Winter | I can’t profess to be a current cyclist. But I have and continue to support an increase in cycling infrastructure. | I have been advocating for a Taroona/Bonnet Hill Bike lane throughout my campaign. The below is from my website. Taroona Bike Lane The 4km stretch of Channel Highway at Bonnet Hill is very popular with cyclists. But unfortunately, the road hasn’t been improved to a standard that allows cyclists to use the stretch with confidence and safety. Calls for significant upgrades of the road have been inadequately addressed by State Governments, and Council needs to advocate more strongly for the project. It is not just cyclists who will benefit. It will also allow motorists to drive at the speed limit throughout the journey from Kingston to Taroona. A Bonnet Hill Bike Lane should be a priority for Kingborough Council. The Kingborough Bicycle Advisory Group and Bonnet Hill Community Group are getting behind this project and taking it to the State Government and Kingborough Council. Check out their outstanding work here: http://www.biketas.org.au/bonnet_hill | I am not aware of any proposal or requirement for additional car parking in the Kingston CBD. |
44 | Roger McGinniss | I have always been in support of cycling in our Municipality. Things I have worked on in the past include raising cyclist concerns with council and an example of this, there was recently a proposal that came before council regarding the widening of the Channel Hwy from Kingston to lower Sandy Bay so a cycling lane could be provision. I have supported this proposal as I see the need to cater for cyclists on our roads | I do indeed support infrastructure projects proposed to improve conditions for cyclists in the Kingborough area. As an example is my support for the recent infrastructure proposal for the cycling lane on the Channel Highway. | Currently in Kingborough we have insufficient parking. My hope is that we will develop more parking capacity in the near future on the old Kingston High School site near the Kingston CBD. I am also currently looking at the rear of the Kingston Beach Hotel to see if more car parking can be made available, as currently there is a noticeable lack of parking around the Kingston Beach area also. |
45 | Dale Reardon | I have made my views and opinion public on my election website and blog at: http://www.dalereardon.com/support-bicycle-tasmanias-bonnet-hill-proposal/..... As you will discover in the details I give on the front page of this website I am legally blind and use a guide dog and because of this I do not use bicycles myself. I have been known to try out tandem bike riding but wasn’t very successful! I lost my sight at age 17 but prior to that I was a frequent bike rider using a bike as my main means of transport – apart from walking. I understand the near accidents that can happen on our roads when bikes and cars don’t respect each other and traffic is much worse than when I used to ride. | There is currently only 1 infrastructure project proposed by BT in Kingborough and I support that proposal. | I support extra car parking in the CBD areas of Kingborough provided that when the need arises for extra car parking, that extra bike parking facilities are also provided in a similar ratio or greater ratio. Kingborough also needs to take into account the needs of park and ride into the future as many may choose to cycle locally but then bus to Hobart. |
46 | Steve Wass | Yes, I have and do support cycling in Kingborough. Best examples are through Council decisions where I consistently support cycling initiatives. Whilst as Acting Mayor, I have supported childrens participation by providing a small cash distribution to the Kingborough Bicycle Advisory Group to acknowledge children participation. I am a regular (not often enough) cyclist and aware of the perils of cyclists on our roads particularly our highways. When talking with state politicians and the opportunity arises, I speak of the need for separate cycle ways along side our highways with protective barriers between motorists and cyclists. | Yes I support the cycling over Bonnet Hill. Again, would like to see protective barriers in places and / highway widening. | Yes, I do support additional car parking in Kingston CBD. Apart from Kingston, Kingston Beach and Huntingfield areas, the local topography restricts cycling into the Kingston CBD. In addition Highway traffic puts off many others, and young mothers / fathers find it difficult to take their baby child(ren) into and out of Kingston CBD as discussed above. In addition, I support bicycle parking in our CBD to encourage more cyclists to ride into the Kingston CBD. |
47 | Richard Atkinson | I'm a member of Bicycle Tasmania. I've supported Ride-to-Work Day a couple of times, as a participant. I've also come along on the ride to support the Sandy Bay Rd cycleway. I'm an advocate of cycling, not just as recreation, but for commuting. | The infrastructure project listed for Kingborough is Bonnet Hill. I'd love to see this completed as currently Kingston is an island with very limited ways North or South by cycle unless you're very serious about your cycling. I'd also like to see the road from Kingston to Kingston Beach made more bicycle friendly. I've looked at the Council capital works program and there appears very limited money spent on cycle lanes ($20k this year, $30k last year, from memory). This looks quite insignificant when compared to the funds spent on other roads. I think Council needs to change from treating cycling as a recreational activity, to realising that it's also a valid mode of transport for commuters, including bike-and-ride coordination with buses. | I think the Kingston CBD needs smarter parking options. That means secure car and bike parking for commuters to Hobart and local workers. It also means less land area taken up by car parks, by making more multi-storey parking and infilling the vacant land to make the CBD more pedestrian friendly. |
48 | Mike Persey | I am an occasional cyclist who will only ride along the “bike track” out to Claremont for the same reasons that you are asking these questions; and that is because of the concern for the safety of riders. I did ride the track a couple of weeks ago with my daughter (probably for the first time in a couple of years and I don’t remember it being that far). I have had two friends nearly lose their lives from bike accidents with cars and one had to sell his business as a result. | I do support the Bonnet Hill Project in the Kingborough Municipality. If it assists people to have a safe and active lifestyle then I am all for it. | The increased parking in the CBD should reflect on the number of people that require same and fit in with the competing requirements for that space. It would be good that people park their cars a little out of town and walk to the CBD but it probably isn’t practical for many. |
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50 | Frank Pearce | As General Manager of Glenorchy City Council for the 10 years until June 2011 I strongly supported Glenorchy's cycling initiatives, the main one being the multi-year commitment to development of the joint use cycling/walking path from Hobart through to Claremontprimarily in the rail corridor. | The infrastructure proposed for the Derwent Valley is a joint use track in part of the Derwent Valley rail corridor and I understand that a feasibility study is currently underway. Subject to the outcomes of the study I would support in principle a joint use of the rail corridor provided that the potential future use of the line by Derwent Valley Rail is not precluded. The extent of Derwent Valley Council funding for development and future maintenance of such a joint use track would need to be determined as part of an overall review of Council's strategic direction and priorities. | The Derwent Valley Council needs to work with its community to develop a clear strategic vision for the future of the Derwent Valleythat can form the basis of future planning and decision making. Until that happens I am not in a position to say one way or another whether I support increased car parking in the New Norfolk CBD. |
51 | Judy Bromfield | My role in the childrens bike track at Tynwald Park was one of involving the community and industry. Today this park is one of the most popular in the state. | I do not know enough about this issue to comment. | Parking is always an issue which must be monitored at all times regardless of what the transport is |
52 | Damian Bester | I support cycling for sport, recreation and transport. The Derwent Valley Council in partnership with the State Government has recently improved bicycle facilities at New Norfolk's main car park/bus station, and the council has sponsored the Tour of Tasmania for several years. Funding has also been secured for the upgrading of New Norfolk's main walking and cycling track. | While I have not had a recent update on the proposed Derwent Valley Rail Trail, I support the general concept particularly for the benefits it could bring to the Upper Derwent Valley. | Parking requirements have not been specifically surveyed as far as I'm aware, but recent development projects in New Norfolk mean there is probably no immediate need for increased car parking in the town's CBD. |
53 | Tim Morris | I have long been a supporter of BT and have been in regular communication with various office holders over the last 10 years or so in my former role as the Greens spokesperson for Infrastructure until the recent State election. I am a bicycle rider and I have been an advocate for a significant increase in both on and off road cycle-ways throughout Tasmania. | I do support the proposal by BT to have a shared rail/ cycle trail along the Derwent Valley Railway between New Norfolk and Maydena. This is the only project for the Derwent Valley Council on BT's list. However I believe that improving the cycling facilities along the Lyell Highway between Granton and New Norfolk would be the most cost effective project in the short to medium term that would provide a significant benefit to cyclists. | There are no proposals to increase car parking in the New Norfolk CBD. However I was involved in getting our first formal bike parking area as part of our recently completed Bus Transit Centre at New Norfolk. |
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56 | Albert van Zetten | I have supported cycling through Council's Bicycle Committee and working to ensure bike lanes are implemented. I ride a bike socially and enjoy the cycle tracks around Launceston. | I have supported infrastructure projects once supported by our bicycle committee. | I support Council's approach of less cars in the CBD, thus our initiative to provide ride to work and the Tiger Bus. |
57 | Andrew Dawkins | --- | I think that the Gehl report commissioned in 2011 had some salient points regarding making cycling more inviting for people with networks joining neighbourhoods. We can see the beginnings of those networks but I don't feel they are thoroughly articulated as yet. The Greater Launceston Plan is incorporating some of the initial Gehl recommendations and going beyond to include a network of cycle ways connecting the whole Tamar valley. Funding such an enterprise would take quite some skill but if asked I would support any plan that enables the community free access to any spaces which promote a simple, healthy lifestyle. The North Bank Precinct is instrumental, I believe, in restoring the estuary back to the people and the cycling tracks included in that proposal are an important addition. | If I was a town planner, with cash to spend, I would relegate cars to multi story car parks and return the city streets to the people, under their own steam, to enjoy as they wished. |
58 | Emma Williams | From a professional perspective (given that I have not run for a council position in the past, and am not an incumbent alderman) - I work in natural resource management, a field which encourages sustainable lifestyle options wherever possible. Our workplace has both a policy and culture of healthy, sustainable (and cost-saving!) living approaches, and cycling rates particularly highly amongst the options used by staff, encompassing not only commuting by bike, but road racing and mountain biking activities as well. Personally - I am a fairweather (literally) rider, and after 6-months of commuting by bike while living in Chengdu (China) before moving to Tasmania, I tend to take advantage of our quieter tracks, rather than brave the hills and narrow roads of Trevallyn. | I am a first-hand example of a would-be rider put off by poor cycling infrastructure, and wholeheartedly support the projects proposed by Bicycle Tasmania for Launceston. While the need for safer cycling options connecting schools and the university with the CBD (including the Uni to CBD and Elphin Road proposals) is obvious and a priority, the completion of the North East Rail Trail is personally important, and the community that gathered to remember Jeremy Ball today was reminded of this project, as one among many that he was passionate about. | Increased parking in the Launceston CBD is not the sustainable option, and increased car use will only create increased air pollution, fuel consumption and hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. I understand the need for car transport, but increased parking, at least in town, is not the direction we need to take. When traveling for study in Brisbane, bikes were a recognised component of commuter transport, with secure cages made available at train and bus stations to encourage cycling at least part of the journey. Public buses also had ample luggage space to allow room for folding bikes. I would appreciate feedback from Bicycle Tasmania on options in addition to bikeways and similar infrastructure, such as bike parking and overnight storage. (I could walk up and down Trevallyn hill where I feel that cycling is just not safe, and leave my bike in storage at the bottom for use through town!) |
59 | Alan Harris | As a very active cyclist, I support the proposed changes to improve cyclist safety in Launceston, which is very easy for any candidate wanting to get elected to say. I believe that actions speak louder than just words and so I wish to bring to your organisation's member's attention that I am one of the driving forces behind Tasmanian's largest community bike ride, Sally's Ride which is organised by my Rotary club, the Rotary Club of Central Launceston and have been since it's inception in 2009. This year, I have personally negotiated for Sally's Ride to introduce a 20km "rolling closed road" 20km ride from Launceston's Royal Park to Legana & return via the West Tamar highway under a police escort to encourage those cyclists that would like to ride in such an event, but are too afraid to mix with the other vehicle traffic to participate. | In addition, I support the changes to the National road traffic rules to support the introduction of the minimum of 1 metre when passing cyclists through my role as an Electorate Officer for Bass MP Andrew Nikolic, who has presented a petition with more than 29,000 signatures to Federal Parliament to make the changes at a Federal level. I also support making changes to the CBD of Launceston to make it my attractive & convenient for people to cycle into central Launceston including providing more cycle parking facilities. I have ridden the North East Rail Trail and support this project and many others such as the MTB trails at Trevallyn, Hollybank & Derby to increase all types of cycle tourism into Launceston | --- |
60 | Tom Ellison | I've been an active recreational cyclist my whole life, and a competitive cyclist for some of it. I currently own 8 bikes, so I can proudly admit to supporting many bike shops. I've been a member of Launceston City Cycling Club, Triathlon Australia, Launceston MTB Club. I'm also a current member of the Northern Veterans' Cycling Club and have been a major sponsor in the past. I've been a vocal advocate for expanding cycling-based tourism infrastructure, better recreational cycling facilities and initiatives to promote road safety. At a grass roots level, I've helped a number of people discover the sport of cycling. I also support education of road users to counter the growing perception of some that cyclists should stay off roadways. | I'm not aware of them. I do have knowledge of LCC's proposed cycling facilities. | There's no need for an expansion of car parking in Launceston. There's certainly a need for improved cyclist safety, along with enhanced bicycle storage facilities. If elected to council, I will be supporting better cycling infrastructure, not better access to car parking. |
61 | Janie Finlay | I grew up with a culture of cycling (as most northern Tasmanians do). I 'lived' at the carnivals at Christmas. As a child we all have bikes in our family and with my dad I would regularly go 'for rides'. We would wind (often I would push when I was quite young) along the roads from Launceston through Relbia and White Hills, as an example. The memories are great. As a early teenager it was my form of freedom - a way to get around, visit friends and generally 'run a muck'. At University I regularly rode from my central city flat out to Newnham campus, grinding a big gear along the flat. It help my fitness, my budget and to clear my mind. As an adult all of our kids have bikes. We also have a chariot that will come into use now our youngest turned 1 last week. He is working on being independently mobile on his little red sit on/push along toy. My oldest son has ridden his bike to school (when he wakes up early enough to get there on time) and before he could ride confidently used to regularly scooter to school. On weekends the boys ride Heritage Forest dirt jumps and trails, have visited Kate Reid Reserve, ride along the levees, around seaport and out to Tailrace Park. When we go camping we take the bikes to explore and enjoy. "Grandpa' rides bikes, explores the world on wheels. He travels around Australia exploring on his bike. After his last mainland adventure he returned with a tandem bike for the family to enjoy. As an Alderman of Launceston City Council and Mayor for sometime I actively worked with Lucy (Marshall) Byrne and her team. I actively supported the development of plans for cycleways, multipurpose tracks and the commuter studies. I supported ride days and listened actively to public comment in regards to bike riders, trails and road users. | I support the intention of all three projects. I support the intent of the projects - until a project comes to council table for approval and the associated documentation is available to read I can not say what I will do at that time. Having said that - .the North East Rail Trail project looks awesome. On face value the 75 kms of Stage 2 of the North East Rail Trail from Launceston Scottsdale looks amazing and the economic benefits speak for themselves. The opportunity for locals to explore and as importantly for this trail to package with the other projects like Hollybank Mountain Bike Park are great for our region. As stated in Flow Magazine this week "Here’s our hot tip: north-east Tasmania is going to become the epicentre of mountain bike tourism in Australia very soon. The investment in mountain biking infrastructure underway here is huge, and the first piece in the puzzle to have been dropped into place is the Hollybank Mountain Bike park, just outside Launceston."..."If you’re a Taswegian, get yourself along this weekend, or if you’re from interstate you’ve now got another very good reason to make that Tassie mountain bike trip a reality." Back to the North East Trail. Yes. This project has my support. The University to CBD upgrade. This project also has my support. How much is upgraded and by when will be the points that need discussion and consideration in council budget processes. Elphin Road is tricky. I support the bike laneways project and believe that the need to encourage/facilitate safe commuting is critical. The limits need to be discussed and in this case compromises need to be made. This will no doubt be the trickiest of the three project to resolve. Financially the easiest. Practically the one that will attract the most dynamic debate... | NO. I don't think planning around cars is good planning. I don't agree that more cars in the CBD will improve the economy for local businesses. I think we have plenty for car parking infrastructure in the city. I am not sure it is in all the right places and works perfectly so attention on carparking and parking strategies will be part of my role if elected. But I understand that is not the question. A pedestrian/bicylce friendly CBD is one that is vibrant, accessible and safe. I support the development of inner city living in the CBD and believe if you live in the city you may not need to be so reliant on a car. There have been some strategies to increase bike racks and bike parks in the CBD and I believe much more can be done. A pedestrian/bicycle friendly CBD is one that is vibrant, accessible and safe. |
62 | Karina Stojansek | My husband, the late Deputy Mayor Jeremy Ball, and I have always passionately believed in and supported cycling around the region. I have worked with Jeremy to promote mountain biking and bike lanes around the city. We have participated in events such as Ride to Work Day, Sally’s Ride and various other bike riding and mountain bike activities. Our family has always participated in recreational bike riding for pleasure and transport. I will continue to work hard to support this valuable area, which I believe is crucial to a sustainable, healthy future for Launceston. | I believe that extensive cycling lanes and paths are essential to a sustainable transport future in Launceston and the surrounding areas. I fully support the Elphin Road and University to CBD upgrades proposed and will continue to work towards linked cycleways throughout the city. Mountain bike tourism is projected to be the next big thing for the north east with Hollybank MTB park opening recently and work proceeding on Derby and the Blue Tier tracks. I believe the North East Rail Trail is an excellent initiative – one that Jeremy and I were fully supportive of and one that I will continue to promote, as it will bring tourists to this state and will help promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Launceston has fantastic local MTB tracks at Trevallyn and Kate Reed Reserve, with 300 people coming recently from all over the state for the 4 hour endure at Trevallyn. Launceston will be the arrival point of people coming to ride the Hollybank and NE tracks. This already supports a network of bike shops in Launceston and can only become bigger. It will also feed into our accommodation and food / wine industries. | I think we need to shift our focus away from the motor vehicle and onto other modes of transport such as a combination of public transport, cycling and walking. I personally would like to narrow some of our roads to make our city more liveable and pedestrian friendly – to keep the cars out of the city and to focus on on-street dining and beautifying our city – creating places where people can come to meet and connect. |
63 | Mandie Austin | I am a keen follower of Bicycle Tasmania on Facebook and have regularly read your website. The ideas and opinions of Bicycle Tasmania are views that I too believe in. I love jogging, and have tried cycling a couple of times, only to be terrified by the passing traffic. I can empathise with the plight of cyclists, of all skill levels, and applaud the work that your organisation does for the cycling community. | I think that infrastructure is key to underpinning the vision for a vibrant city that we desire. Drawing people back to the CBD of Launceston is integral for the revitalisation of the city and to do this we must build the resident population in the CBD and create safe spaces that are attractive for people to meet, work, shop and relax. I am of the opinion that as a community we should minimise our dependancy on cars and adopt other methods of transportation. I support reviewing how public transport is used within our municipality, and promoting the benefits of cycling and walking as alternatives to driving. Cycling, as a method of transportation and recreational activity, is growing particularly in the north of the state. I am encouraged by the work being done with mountain bike tracks at Hollybank and Trevallyn, and believe there is so much potential in attracting tourism through promotion of Northern Tasmania as a cycling holiday destination. Not to mention the great health outcomes associated with active lifestyle choices! | I am not in support of more multi-level car parks in our city. I am in support of bicycle storage/parking, and bicycle hire schemes within our CBD. |
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65 | Jan Bonde | Central Coast Council are very supportive of cycling. The Council at its last meeting adopted the Central Coast Cycle Strategy. The Cycle Strategy outlines a five-year plan to support the growing culture of cycling in Central Coast. The primary aim is to encourage people travelling within or through Central Coast to make more of their trips by bicycle. Any increase in the uptake of cycling offers considerable benefits including health benefits, cost savings, environmental, liveability and sustainability benefits to users, as well as a range of positive social and economic outcomes. | I have supported cycling events in the past, have attended forums on cycling and have advocated for the Ulverstone to Turners Beach shared pathway, the continuation of the cycleway from Turners Beach across the Forth River to Leith, from the Leven River Bridge along the western side of the river and from Penguin to Sulphur Creek. | In answer to your question regarding extra car parking, Council are currently working on our Parking Strategy and hope to bring that to Council in November. |
66 | Darren Alexander | Well it's a difficult question, not formally or in open public forums or discussions, other than my wife and I own bicycles and have been advent riders in the Sumer time. But I do believe in there existence and believe the right of its citizens been able to ride them in our community safely and I believe in all forms of Goverment need to better plan access for its community to have the choice to ride bicycles. | Yes I believe the community can only benefit from developing a safe riding environment and appropriate infrastructure for its users. | Yes and No, Yes the Launceston city is focussing on a inner city living strategy. This will require a multi story car park within the city for the long term future, (this would allow all the increased traffic to go to one point of parking, leaving the congestion of the inner city roads, with better planning of the city's zones and shopping areas ,this would allow for bicycle lanes to be implemented within the city for more open plan family friendly access. While I understand the far reaching benefits of the bicycle as a friendly environmental form of transport, the car will not disappear from the city , what is required is better public planning and a responsible enviroment impact discussion on how we as a community use public transport light rail, and bicycle transport within our cities. |
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69 | Jo Bain | I am a Greens candidate. My involvement with cycling has been fairly limited to personal use only (I lust after one of those bikes with a basket and panniers so I can cycle into town), and conversations with Jonno at Atlas. | I am not aware of any infrastructure proposals in Southern Midlands but would be keen to see some systematic development of cycleways for tourism and general safe cycle use. | No. Oatlands has sufficient to meet current and future needs. We do need some designated parking but otherwise we are pretty well set up. Given the distance many have to travel to get to Oatlands vehicles are a basic necessity, sadly. No public transport and inadequate cycling infrastructure. Our local track is poorly maintained and not well constructed for cycling use (narrow, uneven surface, fall-aways on the sides and loose gravel). |
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72 | Tammy Milne | I am not a bicycle rider myself (i have a mobility disabilty) but I do ride a 3 wheeler motorcylce and I am seriously concerned for the safety of both kinds of bike riders. Increased awareness through out the commuity is a key to improving saftey for all. I totally support the idea of more dedicated bike lanes and tracks in our community. | Driving or riding from ulverstone to turner beach I am impressed by the number of people taking advantage of the bike track between the 2 towns. The idea to link all the towns along the coast is a fabulous idea and I would totally support it. | I would also like to introduce to Devonport more bike racks to park your bike while you are shopping or at work. I believe that the parking spaces avaialble ATM in our city need to be revised with more spaces dedicated to people with disabiltities, if we make our community more bike friendly and provide better infrasturucture for cyclists we will reduce the number of people using parking in the City and increase the availablity of parking for those who can not physically cycle, its a win win situation. I would also like to see hire facilities in our city, where people (tourists etc) can hire a bike for a day or a few hours to see the sights. |
73 | William Wilson | As I have served multiple terms of office at Devonport I have for many years been involved in the formalisation, promotion and adoption of the Devonport Cycling Network Strategy so it goes without saying I am a supporter of cycling. | The proposed infrastructure items listed will all come under our above mentioned Strategy and shall be discussed, consulted and most likely progressed during the next term of Council, of which I hope to be part thereof. So again i would like to see: 1. more dedicated bike lanes 2. bike racks in the city 3. bike hire facilities 4.an increased awareness of road saftey concerning bikes or all kinds. | I am not sure as to what answer you may be looking for with your third question. Currently Council is making some major changes to our CBD parking and this includes the installation of Pay as you Leave in the old Coles site. The Edward Street park has been completely updated and of course as part of the Living City we are including a multi-level park with in excess of 900 spaces. As one who has been involved in bringing the Living City Masterplan to the stage where hopefully it will be adopted at the meeting of DCC tonight. So, in essence, I support increased car parking but in saying that I would also state that it must be in line with our future needs and be more efficient in the provision of availability for all. |
74 | Ali Jarman | Always been a supporter of healthy living and we'll being. Supported cycling as a great family style sport. Always supported and sponsored Macey Stewart in her endeavors as well. Have supported our strategic plans that include bicycle pathways and lanes whilst on council. | ---- | Always been a huge advocate for increasing car parking and pay as you go for last 15 years here in Devonport. |
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78 | Betty Kay | --- | I fully support the idea of cycling tracks and I have identified Lake Mickarny here in Circular Head as an ideal location for families to take children with safety in mind | --- |
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81 | Matthew Ryan-Sykes | YES | THERE IS NONE | NO |