Aspirations & Plans: 2016 & Beyond March 2016 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group Aspirations & Plans: 2016 & Beyond … March 2016 http://portadbug.org Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

“ The PortBUG ” http://portadbug.org https://www.facebook.com/portadbug https://twitter.com/PortBUG � ‘Active Mobility’ In & Around The Port: • Challenges • Opportunities • Aspirations & plans – 2016/17 … Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

What does PortBUG do? � Lots! • a voice for cycling • work with Government • recommend infrastructure • identify safety issues • influence attitudes • provide a ‘ voice ’ • participate in planning • mentoring & advice . Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

2015: What has PortBUG been up to? • Active work with DPTI, PA/E & CCS Councils & others • Input to PA/E Bike Strategy (2015-20) & implementation … • Coast Park - Tennyson • Northern Connector • O/H Greenway • Birkenhead Bridge • Port CBD access • Bike safety workshops • Building our website: http://portadbug.org Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Why do we do this? … because we believe in: • Active Mobility • Transport equity • Right to community safety • Health & economic benefits • Sustainable transport • Recreation opportunities • Environmental benefits • Community resilience • ‘Participatory democracy’ Bikes deserve a better deal! Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Economic Benefits! Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Increase Transport Equity! Transport independence & access for all: “affordable, integrated & active transportation, for work, study, social & service access” Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Reduce Env. Impacts! Less consumption of non-renewable resources, less pollution etc … Millions of motor Vehicles … The Great Acceleration: The Tragectory of the Anthropocene http://circulatenews.org/2016/03/industry-in-a-low-energy-future-turning-to-network-theory-for-solutions/ Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Increase Transport Resilience! Reduce reliance on diminishing oil production … Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Reduce Transport Vulnerability! Transport fuel cost/benefit ratios are diminishing rapidly … Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

We aim to … Build a Community Resource … http://portadbug.org Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

We aim to … Focus on ‘Active Mobility’ … • transport equity • transport access • transport independence … affordable, integrated & active personal transportation, enabling work, study, social & service access.... Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

We aim to … Promote Transport Health “ Active Mobility” & “Active Transport ” “physical inactivity is second only to tobacco smoking as a health risk … ” “increasing physical activity is a public health 'best buy’ … cycling is a 'highly suitable activity' for this … Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

We aim to … Help reduce transport costs. “ Solving traffic jams with more or bigger highways is like putting out a fire with gasoline. ” Enrique Penelosa. $842M spent on 2.8 km of elevated roadway..? What ’ s next? Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

We aim to … Promote sustainable transport … Sustainable transport “…allows the basic access needs of individuals and societies to be met safely and in a manner consistent with human and ecosystem health, and with equity within and between generations.” CST-Canada. Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

2016: Bikes & the Port … • New PA/E Bike Strategy needs an implementation plan • S.A needs a State Bike Plan • Many ‘connectivity’ issues • Many ‘integrated planning’ issues • Many ‘active mobility’ access & safety challenges But great opportunities...! Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

The BUG ’ s Agenda – 2016-17 The Nelson St Precinct Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Coast Park consultations … Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Northern Connector. Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Port CBD Access. http://portadbug.org Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

East-West ‘Ottoway’ Connector. http://portadbug.org Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Causeway Road! • no bike provisions at all • lousy lighting • poor footpaths, disability access, sight lines … • schools at each end • 2 rail stations • residences both sides • inappropriate speed limit • 24 hr heavy vehicle use! Needs: bike lanes, decent foot paths, better lighting, pedestrian crossings, warning signs, off-road facilities, lower speed limit! Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

The Harbour Loop – Phase 2 … Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Torrens to Torrens Project. Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

The Outer Harbour Greenway • the Port sections need completion … • Penninsula route needs completion … • Many interpretive opportunities … • Economic & tourism strategies? Needs: whole-hearted ‘ adoption ’ by the PA/E Council & community! Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

Challenges for the BUG in 2016. Engagement: • Council & community • Funding & budgets • State-level planning • Project consultations • Bike safety workshops • Building online resources • Local partnerships etc … Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

The PortBUG invites you to work together with us … http://portadbug.org Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group

… to ensure Active Mobility Gets a Fair Go! Aspirations & Plans. Port Adelaide Bicycle User Group