Temporary Closure of Perth to Fremantle Principal Shared Path - Thomas Street to Campbell Street

Stubbs Terrace closure effecting cyclists

Works have begun on a new vehicular underpass between Stubbs Terrace and Railway Road, Karrakatta, and Stubbs Terrace will be closed from Monday 23 June for eight weeks.

This will impact on cyclists using the Perth to Fremantle Principal Shared Path. Cyclists will need to either dismount and use the footpath, or take an alternative route (a recommended detour is provided).

More information (pdf 128kb).

2009 Great Escapade - Western Australia

Margaret River - Bridgetown - Nannup - Augusta - Margaret River

Registration is now open for people interested in completing a multi-day fully supported bicycle tour through the State’s major wine growing region. The 2009 Great Escapade will take place between 28 March and 5 April 2009, starting and finishing in Margaret River. An estimated 3000 riders are expected to complete the 9-day loop, which will take in tall timber forests, cosy country towns, rustic wineries and spectacular surf beaches. More information is available at http://www.greatescapade.com.au/ and by downloading the brochure (pdf 968kb).

Swan River Trust - User group survey

Bikewest encourages cycling user groups to respond to the Swan River Trust's request for feedback about how they use the Swan and Canning River reserves and broader catchments.

The survey aims to identify:

• How, when and why members are using the rivers and the related facilities now and into the future.
• Any pressures and conflicts of use that have been identified.
• How the rivers are meeting their expectations in terms of amenity.
• Responses that could be effective in addressing any pressures on the rivers.

Please complete only ONE consolidated questionnaire for your MAIN usage area on behalf of the group.

The survey form (MS Word doc 100kb) can be returned by email, fax or post to Maria Price, Project Officer, Sustainable Development Facilitation, 92 Aclare Road, Barragup 6209 (tel: 08-9582 9228, mob: 0413 766 299, fax: 08-9582 9226, email: sustain@southwest.com.au)  by Friday, May 30 2008.

For the purpose of this survey, reference to the state of the rivers includes consideration of the foreshore and riverbanks areas and the broader catchments.

BIKE4WORK

A workplace bike fleet is an exciting concept, where an organisation supplies staff with bikes for some of their work-related travel.

Bike fleets can be set up in most workplaces where staff are required to travel on-site, between worksites or within the local area. Setting up a workplace bike fleet requires commitment from management, support from staff and a small budget.

For further information on how bikes4work can help you set up a bike fleet in your workplace.

Mitchell Freeway Principal Shared Path - Temporary detour between Hutton Street and Telford Crescent, Stirling

A section of the Mitchell Freeway Principal Shared Path has been temporarily closed between Hutton Street and Telford Crescent, Stirling. The closure is due to works being undertaken in the area.

A detour has been put in place that will direct cyclists and pedestrians safely around the work site. A map of the detour is provided here (pdf 595kb).

For the latest information on this temporary closure please contact the Main Roads WA Cycling Officer, Mr Clint Cooper, by
Telephone:  9323 4111 or
E mail:    cycling@mainroads.wa.gov.au.

Bikeweek brings plenty of smiles

The 23rd Cycle Instead Bikeweek is over and once again thousands of Western Australians have taken part in the celebrations.  Read more...

Perth to Bunbury Highway
Temporary closure of the Principal Shared Path (PSP) in Baldivis

Southern Gateway Alliance (SGA) will temporarily close the Principal Shared Path (PSP) at the end of the Kwinana Freeway in Baldivis to allow for the construction of the Safety Bay Road interchange, as part of the New Perth Bunbury Highway (NPBH) project.

The north and southbound traffic lanes at the end of the Kwinana Freeway in Baldivis will be temporarily diverted to the west to allow for the construction of the Safety Bay Road interchange as part of the New Perth Bunbury Highway.

Subsequently, the temporary lanes will encroach onto the PSP and in order to ensure the safety of cyclists and pedestrians the path will be temporarily closed and users will be detoured around the work site.

More details (pdf 128kb).

Big response to airless tyre trial request

Thanks to the many people who volunteered to participate in our trial of airless tyres in an off-road environment.  We have selected two regular mountain bike trail riders to have a set of airless tyres fitted to their bicycle during our trial period.  We will be publishing a full review of the trial results when they become available.