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City of Sydney Elections this Week
Yes it is the time that comes around every 4 years. The Council Elections. So BikeSydney have sent a few questions to each candidate asking some cycling questions
Here is what has been sent
BikeSydney are greatly interested to hear from candidates for the local government elections about their position and views about cycling.
Please would you respond to the following questions so that we can circulate your responses to our members and publicise the answers on the BikeSydney website.
1. What is your position on investment to improve the liveability and sustainability of local neighbourhoods?
2. What would you do to make it safe enough to ride a bicycle in your local neighbourhood?
3. If elected, how would you promote the benefits of cycling in your area?
4. What do you think of the pace of implementation of the current Cycling Strategy?
Please send responses by email to cityride@bikesydney.org or by post to PO Box M59 Missenden Rd, Camperdown, 2050 by 10th September. We would be pleased to discuss or provide information on any of these issues, or to answer any questions.
So anyway We have sent this to the Greens, Clovers Team, Shayne Mallard from the Liberals and the Independants.
Now Labor have their contact details suppressed on the Elecoral Commission website and of the Liberal Party only Shayne Mallards appears, no other is available. On the flipside The Greens and all of Clovers team have contact emails and phone numbers. For me this says a lot about the two ‘big’ parties and what they really think of the people in the area.
Back onto the election can I just say it has been great working with a progressive council. I for one tried to work with Frank Sartor and Lucy Turnbull, both either ignoring or just giving lip service to cycling in the City of Sydney.
Anyway check back Thursday for all the responses from the CoS candidates.
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King St Upgrade
As most people are aware King St in the CBD will soon get a seperated cycleway. As such there is construction work about to start. Please see attached document about King St and detour.
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World Environment Day free bike commuter breakfasts 12 June
***Due to the bad weather and the water logging of the park lands where the breakfast was due to be had this has now been postponed to next week - 12th June. Same venues and same times. Hope to see you there.
Yes it is that time of the year again and the City of Sydney are holding breakfast for everyone that rides their bike into the city.
For full details
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn/html/custom/2234-event-details.asp?EventID=24005
5th June
The City’s three breakfast sites will operate from 7.30 am to 9 am, serving coffee, tea and pastries and handing out free cycling accessories. Bike riders are encouraged to drop by either:
* Union Square, Pyrmont
* Observatory Hill
* Hyde Park South
BikeSydney members will be at Hyde park, drop by and say hi
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Bouke St Consultation
The City of Sydney have now put the proposed Bouke St bike route up for consulation - Consultation periosd closes 24th April. Further information can be found at -
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80% Favour a Public Bike Hire Scheme
The City of Sydney have been investigating the feasibility of a public bike hire scheme, similar to what is being introduced in a lot of European countries. BikeSydney commend the council on this study and hope they push forward with it.
More than 80 per cent of people favour the introduction of a public bike hire scheme in the City, and one in three people say they would definitely use it, independent research has revealed.
“Cycling is becoming increasingly popular in Sydney, with ABS figures showing a 37 per cent increase in the number of residents cycling to work in the past five years,” said Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP.
“The City’s Cycling Strategy is all about encouraging greater and safer use of bikes - to boost fitness but also to reduce car usage and subsequently pollution and congestion.
“Our priority is to provide a safe environment for cyclists. We plan to create a cycle-friendly City, via a network of attractive integrated cycleways, including innovative two-way lanes for safe passage and linkages across local government boundaries.
“It makes sense that the City would seriously investigate whether a public hire scheme would work in Sydney. They are certainly booming in many other parts of the world.
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King St Bike Lanes
Well things are finally moving in the City of Sydney with the opening of the consultation period for king St. So check out the design and make comment
From the council email
‘The City invites you to comment before 19 October 2007 on the proposed cycle
facility and streetscape upgrade to King Street, between Sussex and Clarence
Street.
Plans are on display from Monday to Friday at Town Hall House, 456 Kent
Street. The proposal can also be viewed at:
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Development/CityImprovements/RoadsAndStre
etscapes/KentStCycleRoute.asp”
**BikeSydney - Supporting the bike riders in the City of Sydney
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Creating a Great Pedestrian City - The Work of Jan Gehl
Internationally renowned Danish architect Professor Jan Gehl will share his observations on the ways we can make Sydney a truly great pedestrian city at this free City Talk.
For over 40 years internationally renowned Danish architect Jan Gehl’s career has focused on improving the quality of urban life, especially for pedestrians.
Jan will discuss how his research on public spaces and public life has been applied successfully in cities across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. He will also share his observations on the ways we can make Sydney a truly great pedestrian city.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP will introduce Professor Jan Gehl and the MC will be James O’Loghlin, 702 ABC radio evening show presenter and host of the ABC-TV ‘The New Inventors’.
The free City Talks presented by the City of Sydney and The Sydney Morning Herald, are designed to stimulate discussion on our urban environment.
DATE: Tuesday 11 September
TIME: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
VENUE: Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay
Books are essential and full details available from - City of Sydney website
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CBD CYCLE ROUTE FAST-TRACKED
This week from the City of Sydney:
The first project in a network of safe, high-quality cycle paths will soon be constructed to connect Clarence Street to the Pyrmont Bridge, with design work beginning on a vital missing link for north-south cycle travel through the CBD.
The City’s Planning, Development and Transport Committee voted unanimously on Monday to endorse the King Street route, which features two-way dedicated bike path adjacent to the footpath, and a landscaped median strip with trees and smartpoles to protect cyclists from traffic. Safe crossings have been designed for all intersections.
The path will be completed as part of a major upgrade of the streetscape, and fast-tracked using unexpended funds from the 2006/07 financial year.
The King Street cycle route, part of the City’s Cycle Strategy and Action Plan, will give cyclists a safe route from Pyrmont Bridge to the heart of the City. It will also connect with the planned north-south Clarence Street route to take cyclists safely from the Harbour Bridge to the Pyrmont Bridge.
Once endorsed by Council, design work will begin on this important Clarence Street link, after Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) traffic modelling concluded that the previously proposed Kent Street route was no longer feasible due to Cross City Tunnel road changes.
The City’s Cycle Strategy and Action Plan, endorsed earlier this year, includes projects for new dedicated cycle paths, bike parking and education campaigns to promoting cycling and safety awareness. The City has hired a specialist cycle planner and a project manager to coordinate this work, and is holding regular meetings with cyclist groups. We are also sponsoring this year’s Spring Cycle—a relaxed, fun ride on October 21 from North Sydney to Olympic Park.
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Bike Parking Audit
BikeSydney along with BikEast are conducting a bike parking audit for the City of Sydney. Anyway we will need some volunteers over the next few weeks to prioritise the locations for the new bike parking rings. (See photo in an earlier article).
BikeSydney are doing King St, Newtown tomorrow (Sun 22nd July) - meeting at 8.30am outside the Newtown Town Hall. If you want to help out come along, bring a digital camera if you have one, something to write on and a pen.
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CoS - World Environment Day Film Nights 4-5 June
Celebrate World Environment Day this June with the City of sydney’s Film Nights at the Chauvel Cinema, Paddington.
Featuring two inspiring movies - about cycling and the oil industry - the film nights aim to engage you on the issues of transport and environment - to help develop a vision for our City that will ensure a sustainable future. Join in discussions after the film about the kind of Sydney you want to see in 20 years time.
Monday June 4 - Detour De France
Three Aussie larrikins follow the Tour De France ‘05 and get up close and personal with luminaries including Lance Armstrong and celebrity spectators such as singer Sheryl Crow and director Ron Howard. Never before have you seen cycling action like this, both on and off the road!
Accompanying the main feature will be a vintage educational film about bicycle safety. Drinks, canapés and conversation follow the films.
Tuesday June 5 - A Crude Awakening: the Oil Crash Movie
This fascinating film is guaranteed to make you think. An award-winning documentary on the oil industry and the incredible impact it has on the global economy, industry and the environment. Learn about how scarily dependent we are on this dwindling resource. Drinks, canapés and discussions follow the film.
Venue
Chauvel Cinema
Cnr Oatley & Oxford Sts
Paddington 2021
Prices
$15.50 adult
$12.50 concession
$9 seniors and children
Start time
Box office opens 5:30pm
Film starts 6:30pm
Drinks follow the film
Bookings
Tickets can be pre-purchased from the Chauvel Cinema box
office, open daily from 1pm to 8pm.
WIN ONE OF 100 FREE DOUBLE PASSES
City of Sydney has 100 free double passes to give away.
Enter here
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Community/GrantsAndAwards/comp/whatsoncompetition.asp
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