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Moreland Bicycle Users Group

Moreland Bicycle Users Group. An overview of the BUG and audit rides Graeme Cross (gcross@fastmail.fm) Transporting Moreland Forum 13 Nov 2006. Agenda. Moreland BUG history BUG objectives How does the BUG operate? Current activities Audit rides For more information….

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Moreland Bicycle Users Group

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  1. Moreland Bicycle Users Group An overview of the BUG and audit rides Graeme Cross (gcross@fastmail.fm) Transporting Moreland Forum 13 Nov 2006

  2. Agenda • Moreland BUG history • BUG objectives • How does the BUG operate? • Current activities • Audit rides • For more information… Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  3. Moreland BUG history • 1990: a BUG for each (old) council: • BrunsBUG • CoBUG • 2006: the two BUGs merge: • Moreland BUG • ~ 80 members • Aiming to incorporate this year Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  4. Some notable achievements • Upfield shared path • Merri Creek shared path • Bike friendlier roads • CERES bike shed • The Moreland Bike Plan • Bikes for East Timor • Lots of rides Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  5. BUG objectives • To promote greater and safer commuter and recreational cycling in the City of Moreland. • To liaise with local and state government authorities regarding on-road and off-road bicycle facilities in the City of Moreland. • To liaise with other bicycle groups for the promotion of cycling. • To provide affordable and accessible membership and activities for all members. • To organise recreational rides for Moreland Bicycle User Group Inc. members. • The promotion of cycling in general. Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  6. How does the BUG operate? • Monthly meetings • An active mailing list • Convenor: Anna Strempel • Advocacy and other events on a “as needed” basis • Cyclovia, the Linear Park issue, audit rides, letter writing campaigns… • Good working relationships with Council and other cycling bodies Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  7. Current activities • City of Melbourne’s Bike Plan • The Linear Park shared path • The Upfield path extension • Incorporation • Audit rides Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  8. Audit Rides • Aims to assess the “bikeability” of Moreland and address the issues • Based on the TravelSmart Australia Bikeability Toolkit • Assesses cycling routes from the perspective of cyclists and other users across a range of criteria Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  9. Two done, lots to go… • We’ve conducted two audit rides: • Upfield path: Albion to Park Sts • Upfield path: Albion to Bell Sts • Next? • Upfield path: Bell St to Boundary Rd • Glenlyon Rd/Dawson St? • Merri Creek Path? Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  10. Audit ride reports • A report is generated from each ride • The report covers: • Issues • Recommendations • A priority for action on each issue • Photos illustrating the issues • Report from the first audit ride: http://www.novachroma.com/misc/MorelandBUG/AuditRide_10Sep06.pdf Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  11. Audit criteria & issues • Parking • Visibility • Safety (for cyclists & other users) • Signage • Path maintenance Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  12. Parking Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  13. Visibility Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  14. Safety Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  15. Safety at Coburg Station Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  16. Vandalised signage Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  17. Poor signage Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  18. Path maintenance Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  19. DIY maintenance Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  20. Audit ride challenges • How to work with council on getting the issues addressed • How to choose future audit rides: • Most used? • Most dangerous? Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

  21. For more information… • Moreland BUG convenor:Anna Strempel e: anna.strempel.@gmail.com • Moreland BUG mailing list:e: BrunsBUG@googlegroups.com • http://www.morelandbug.org Moreland BUG: audit ride presentation

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