North-East Rail Trail looking for more funding
Dorset Council has announced it is looking for more funding for the North-East Rail Trail extension and has developed a new business case for the project.
The council’s webpage says that “due to the changed societal and economic environment and increase in costs experienced since the projects inception” it has commissioned a consultant to write a new business case, which was due last month.
A February update to the page says further funding is being sought on top of the $1.47 million federal grant the council has already received.
Hobart scramble crossings can be biked
The City of Hobart is reminding bike riders they can cross at the four scramble crossings currently being trialled in the city.
Bike riders must move slowly and give way to people walking at all times at the intersections at Liverpool and Elizabeth streets, Liverpool and Collins streets, Liverpool and Murray streets and Murray and Collins streets.
With traffic banking up through all those routes, being able to cross on the pedestrian symbol gives bike riders a chance to get out in front of traffic.
Kingborough Council calls for budget priorities
Kingborough Council has released its draft 2024–25 budget for public comment, including which tracks and trails are to be funded.
Bike projects which have made the cut include:
- Algona Road Shared Path Feasibility Study: $40,000
- Kingston Mountain Bike Park Dirt Jump Ramps: $61,000
- North West Bay River Trail – Stage 2: $199,000
- Channel Hwy KFC-Whitewater Underpass Path Upgrade: $150,000
For the full budget and ways to comment before 16 April head to the council’s engagement web page.
