Argyle Street gets bike friendly
The City of Hobart has finished installing a few short sections of cycleways and bike "storage" boxes on Argyle Street in Hobart.
The interventions will improve the comfort level for people already riding bikes along Argyle Street, but will not be an All Ages and Abilities route like Campbell Street. .
The cycleways include short sections of separated lanes leading up to intersections, hook-turn boxes, sharrows and bike storage boxes that provide safe spaces for riders at intersections.
Devonport parking strategy out for comment
Devonport Council is asking for comment before 19 July on a four-year parking strategy, which includes secure bike parking.
The strategy shows underutilisation of on-street and off-street car parking in many places, and high use in a handful of sites.
The action plan also commits to looking for secure bike and scooter parking opportunities in busy areas of Devonport.
https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/parking-strategy-consultation/
Community show support for Collins Street bike lanes
Hobart bike riding supporters came out on Sunday 23 June for a community ride to back the Collins Street bike lane trial.
The riders posed for a photo in front of kunanyi/Mt Wellington before heading down the Rivulet Path to Collins Street, Campbell Street and finishing at Hunter Street.
The next ride is planned for Sunday 21 July – the day before the first council meeting, where a final vote could be taken. The plan is to again leave from Tara Street and the Rivulet Path, but the destination is to be confirmed.
Clarence Council consults on ferry site
Clarence Council has opened an online survey for comments on the proposed sites for a new ferry terminal in Lindisfarne.
The survey asks for the pros and cons of establishing a terminal at the Lindisfarne Sailing Club, or the end of Natone Street.
Bicycle Network would like to see a site chosen based on easy connection to the Foreshore Trail and future cycling infrastructure, and a terminal with secure bike parking so people can leave their bike parked securely all day.
New connection to MTB park
North Warrane residents now have easier access to the Clarence Mountain Bike Park thanks to a gap created in the barrier along Flagstaff Gully Road.
Clarence Council has been working with the Department of State Growth to create the new gateway to link to local streets and paths, extend the 60km/h speed limit to the area and install bike crossing signs.
The Bike Park is very difficult to access other than in a car, so this gateway will help local riders get there by bike.
