Huntingfield overpass funded
The Tasmanian Government has found $3.9 million to fund an essential pedestrian and cycling bridge as part of its Algona roundabout project.
Safe access for pedestrians and cyclists was left out of the original design and while an overpass was later added to plans it has not been funded until now.
Bicycle Network and Cycling South have worked together to ensure safe pedestrian and cycling access was added to the project, through meetings with ministers and participating in parliament’s public works inquiry.
Infrastructure Minister Kerry Vincent said the funding would be in the 2025–26 budget.
“The new pedestrian overpass is a key part of the plan to improve safety and travel time along the Kingston Bypass through one of the fastest growing population centres of our State,” he said.
North-west social rides future pumped up
Our volunteer Social Rides Program Leader Di Elliffe headed to the north-west recently with our skills trainer Di McHenry to induct a new group of ride leaders.
The group of seven riders ran through the policies and procedures for planning and holding successful social rides, and then practised their skills outside.
The north-west group rides on the last Sunday of the month at 11am and always welcomes newcomers.
Thanks to Roger Nichols, as always, for his photography on the day.
Bike Van adds cargo bikes
Popular bike mechanic The Bike Van has put down roots in Argyle Street at the old Silks workshop and has added cargo bike sales to its repertoire.
Located under the Missy Patisserie shop at 151–156 Argyle Street in Hobart, the shop is open most days between 8am and 4.30pm.
It's now also representing Dutch Cargo Bikes in Tasmania and has three bikes available for test rides:
- Term GSD S10 - Bosch Cargo 85nm motor
- O2feel Equo 7.1 - Shimano EP8 85nm motor, Belt Drive
- Urban Arrow Family - Bosch Cargo 85nm, Belt Drive
Send Matt an email or call to book a time: www.thebikevan.com.au/about-3.
Describe your ideal neighbourhood
The Place Score Liveability Census is asking what you like about your neighbourhood and what could be improved and is rewarding the ideas put forward.
The survey shuts at the end of June and all entries go into the draw for 41 shopping vouchers.
The census is held every two years and the results are sent to local governments to help guide planning: https://survey.placescore.org/s3/lc25-s?campaign=existing_b2cE
Richmond–Cambridge freight route divides community
The Department of State Growth has released a consultation report into Richmond–Cambridge freight options, showing opposition to plans to allow heavy vehicles on the backroads.
The area is popular for road cycling because of the low levels of traffic and some of the comments supported Middle Tree and Back Tea Tree roads being kept for locals and cyclists while others pushed for a bike path between Cambridge and Richmond.
If one of the routes had to go ahead, respondents preferred Option 3 which would follow Tea Tree Road, Colebrook Road, and Richmond Road–Cambridge bypass.
The government has not made a decision about a preferred route, with more planning and engagement scheduled for this year.
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