News Archive
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“On Your Bike” at Revolutions
Revolutions – the Transport Heritage Centre, at Whiteman Park, is hosting an intriguing exhibition of cycling history from Thursday 10 April to Sunday 8 June.
The exhibition, entitled “On Your Bike”, has been arranged with the assistance of the Historic Cycles Club of WA and features actual bicycles used around the State from 1890 to the 1960s, along with information about how they helped connect communities during that period.
The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 4pm.
For further information, check out the Revolutions website.
Temporary Closure of Shared path in Bateman
Due to upgrade requirements for Water Corporation services to the Bateman area, the shared path that runs alongside the off ramp from the northbound Kwinana Freeway to the Leach Highway intersection will be closed between the following periods:
Wednesday, 12 March - Friday, 4 April 2008
Thursday, 15 May - Sunday, 25 May 2008
Access to Leach Highway and Bull Creek Station via the PSP that runs adjacent to the north bound Kwinana Freeway will not be affected by the closures.
For further information contact Laurie Spagnolo, Main Roads on 9323 4120.
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Joondalup Bike Plan – Community Feedback Required
The City of Joondalup is seeking community feedback about cycling in the City before developing a new Bike Plan for the region.
The City is seeking cycling activity feedback from community members involved in cycling for recreation, travel and competition (and even those that don’t cycle at all), including where you cycle, any problems you experience along the way and what can the City can do to make cycling a more satisfying experience for you.
An online survey is available to on the City’s website or members of the community can get a hard copy of the survey by ringing the City’s TravelSmart Officer on 9400 4271.
To ensure a representative amount of feedback is received, the City has also distributed the survey to a number of randomly selected residents.
Individuals who complete the survey and provide their contact details will be in the running to win a prize of a night for two at the Joondalup Resort.
The deadline for completing the survey is April 11.
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Hawaiian Ride for Youth is underway
The 6th annual Hawaiian Ride for Youth kicked off on Tuesday in Albany with 40 riders attempting to complete a challenging 700km course through Denmark, Walpole, Pemberton, Margaret River, Busselton and Mandurah to Perth, raising funds for the Youth Focus organisation along the way.
Target for the five-day ride this year is $600,000, with proceeds going to programs aimed at the prevention of suicide, depression and self-harm among young people aged 12 to 18 in the WA community.
For more details or to donate, visit the ride website.
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Help Erik achieve his goal
Danish cyclist, Erik Straarup is about to attempt a record-breaking bike ride around Australia and he's looking for a bit of support to get him on his way.
Erik intends cycling the 14,500km route in a mind-numbing 54 days -- to beat the current record of 55 days, 17 hours and eight minutes achieved by Australian cyclist Eugen Schilter.
As an incentive, Eugen has offered $15,000 to anyone who can beat his record.
Erik plans to donate the prize money to the Red Cross.
Perth people can support Erik in a few ways.
- You can make a Pedal Point pledge, which is a fixed amount set to a part of Erik’s journey, with all funds raised going to Red Cross services in Australia and overseas, by going to http://www.redcross.org.au/ or by contacting Joanna Keenan on 9225 1927.
For example, if you pledge $10 for Erik to pedal from Perth to Esperance you can help Red Cross to provide transport for someone who has difficulty attending a vital medical appointment. By pledging $100, Red Cross can help family members separated by disaster or conflict to find each other again.
- You come along to cheer Erik on the start of his epic journey from the Swan Bell Tower at 8am on Saturday 29 March.
- You can cycle with Erik to Fremantle on the first leg of his journey.
This will be Erik’s third cycling trip around Australia.
In 2006, a similar journey helped Australia’s Red Cross Blood Service generate awareness of the need to donate blood.
Information on Erik’s trip can be found on his website, and he will be providing a complete diary of his journey via email to those who make a Pedal Point pledge.
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Claisebrook Bridge Overpass, East Perth (pdf 143kb)
In response to a number of complaints over the past 12 months regarding conflict between pedestrians, cyclists and train passengers, Main Roads WA in conjunction with the Public Transport Authority will be installing a pavement treatment and pavement markings on the overpass to provide better clarity for all users in order to minimise the conflict.
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A ‘before’ video survey was carried out as part of the investigation and project development work and it is intended that an ‘after’ video survey will be carried on the completion of the work to assist in assessing the impacts of the treatment on user movements in this area.
The work is anticipated to commence on the 15 February 2008, with an expected completion date of the 25 February 2008. Work will be undertaken during the night Monday to Friday and during the day on Saturday and Sunday to help minimise disruption to users.
Restricted access for all users will be provided through the work site at all times whilst this work is being undertaken, therefore all users are requested to exercise caution and cyclists are encouraged to dismount when travelling through the work site.
For further information on this project please contact the Main Roads Customer Contact Centre on 138 138.
Main Roads WA - One Day Seminar
Main Roads WA is conducting a one-day seminar covering the planning, design, construction and maintenance of bicycle networks and facilities.
The main objective of this course is to increase skills, knowledge and capacity among planning, engineering and other relevant professional staff in State and local governments, as well as contractors and consultants throughout Western Australia, in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of bicycle networks and facilities.
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Closure of Kwinana Freeway Shared Path in Como - January to February 2008
Main Roads WA will be undertaking works on a section of Swan River retaining wall in Como to reduce the severity of the River overflowing on to the adjacent shared path (and the Kwinana Freeway) during storm surge events.
The shared path will be upgraded to meet the current national standards for cycling and pedestrian facilities at the same time.
During construction, all path users will be detoured over the Cale Street and Thelma Street footbridges onto Melville Parade, for a length of approximately 400m.
Works are expected to be undertaken in January and February 2008. For more details please go to the Cycling/Pedestrians section of the Main Roads WA website and look at the subsection called "Detours, Closures and Maintenance".
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Results of public consultation for PBN Review now available
The ARRB Group has completed the assessment of the public consultation undertaken as part of the Perth Bicycle Network Plan Review.
The information gathering component of the review has been extensive. The public were invited to attend three workshops or complete online surveys to provide relevant information. Information was also received from several cycling interest groups that represent a huge number of Perth cyclists. Key stakeholders, including local government authorities and state government agencies, also had the opportunity to provide input through a workshop and online surveys.
The information assessed has been collated into two volumes.
Volume 1 is a summary of the findings and recommendations
Volume 2 details the responses assessed as part of the works
The Cycling Unit would like to thank everyone who took the time to provide information as part of the consultation process. This information will now be used in the preparation of the new PBN Plan.
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'Cycle Instead in Spring' Bike to Work Corporate Challenge 2007 - The Results
A total of 1,451 participants registered for the 2007 Cycle Instead Bike to Work Challenge. Their commitment to the Challenge achieved a 41% increase in participation over the 2006 registration of 1027.
Run for the first time as part of the Cycle Instead in Spring campaign, the 2007 Challenge was held from 10 September to 21 October. Results and photos.
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Have Your Say - Main Roads WA Shared Path Maintenance Trial
Main Roads WA is conducting a trial to improve the standard of maintenance being applied to Main Roads WA controlled shared paths. The trial consists of two, two-person crews.
Main Roads WA paths are highlighted in red on the map (pdf 553kb).
The trial commenced in April 2007 and has been extended to January 2008.
You can get involved by completing an online survey. Click on this link to have your say.
Survey closes Monday 7th January 2008.
You can also complete the survey from Main Roads WA website at http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/ under Cycling/Pedestrians.
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Cycling around the Xmas lights displays
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Bicycles are a great way for families to tour the Christmas light displays in their locality. For more tips on how to do this, see our fact sheet. From all the team here at the Cycling Unit, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. |
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Clough Projects Australia, on behalf of Main Roads WA, will soon commence the construction of a noise suppression wall beside the Roe Highway Principal Shared Path near Fern Leaf Court in Leeming.
The works are scheduled over a period of two weeks between 11 and 25 October 2007, and some level of disruption to path users can be expected over this period.
Path users are requested to be particularly vigilant for potential hazards while passing through the area and to follow the directions given by traffic controllers.
Red Bull Air Race 2007 - Path closure from 23 October to18 November
The Red Bull Air Race will be held in Perth on the 3 and 4 November 2007.
Large numbers of pedestrians will be using the shared paths on the Perth and South Perth foreshores on those days and cyclists using the paths should take extra care around pedestrians and allow significantly more time to reach their destinations.
In addition, a section of the shared path along the South Perth Foreshore between the eastern end of South Perth Esplanade and Coode Street will be closed from 23 October to 18 November 2007.
The closure is to allow organisers to construct and dismantle a grandstand and other structures.
A temporary diversion will be put in place that will maintain cyclist and pedestrian access between South Perth Esplanade and Coode Street.
A section of path immediately west of Ellam Street will also be closed from 23 October to 18 November 2007.
A temporary path surface (grass track) will be used to provide a safe and trafficable route around this area. The trafficable surface will be narrower than the surrounding paths and is not designed for fast moving traffic.
As a consequence, cyclists are requested to slow down and exercise caution while travelling through this area.
Bell Tower Ride - National Ride to Work Day, Wednesday 17 October 2007
Celebrate National Ride to Work Day by joining the Cycling Unit team on the Bell Tower Ride. The ride will have multiple starting points, all finishing by 8:30 am at Barrack Square, Perth.
The participants will be welcomed by Ms Jaye Radisich, MLA, Member for Swan Hills, who is riding into the Bell Tower from her workplace. There will be prizes and giveaways, including discount vouchers for a nearby cafe.
City workers who would like to take part should meet up with members of our staff at one of six starting points at 8.00am. The final leg of the ride to the Bell Tower will take about 15 minutes.
We would really like to see a lot of women joining us on the day, to help boost the participation rates of women cycling.
Click here for more information about the Bell Tower Ride, or email cycling
Train Shutdown 7 - 14 October 2007
Part of the rail network will be shut down to connect the new Mandurah Line with the existing Joondalup Line. During this period, trains on the Fremantle Line will be replaced by buses, while on the Joondalup Line trains will only run between Clarkson and Leederville.
City workers who use these passenger train services will require alternative transport during this time.
HOW DO I GET TO WORK?
How about cycling to work instead? Check out our cyclebility maps, you may be surprised at how quickly you can cycle to work!
New warning signage at entrance to East Perth Station Car Park
Main Roads WA has installed new signage and pavement markings on the Principal Shared Path (PSP) at the entrance to the East Perth Train Station car park, on East Parade.
This is the only location on the Midland PSP where private vehicles are allowed to cross the path.
Drivers attempting to access or exit the station car park, particularly in peak hour traffic, are often concentrating on avoiding other vehicles and may be unaware of cyclists travelling along the path.
The new markings will raise the awareness of new users and serve as a reminder to regular users of the car park to look out for cyclists while entering or exiting.
For cyclists who are not familiar with the path, a hazard warning on the approach to the car park entrance prompts them to be vigilant as they pass through the area.
The provision of signage and pavement markings of this type on the Perth Bicycle Network is a relatively new initiative and it is envisaged that other potentially hazardous areas will have similar high quality treatments in the future.
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Trek the Trail - Sunday 19 August 2007
More than 2500 people took part in this annual free event, co-sponsored by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure.
Some chose to cycle the 9km course from the Village Green in Chidlow, following the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail through Mt Helena to Sawyers Valley while others chose to walk the course.
Either way, participants enjoyed a range of entertainment, historical displays and the beauty of nature along the way and the free community celebration afterward.
The weather was fine and mild, although a brief morning shower caused some to take advantage of the free shuttle buses available at intervals along the course.
Check the Trek the Trail website for further details.
Perth Bicycle Network Review: Community Workshop #3
We are currently seeking the assistance of the public to get information that can be used to review and update the existing Perth Bicycle Network Plan.
You are invited to attend the third and final community workshop to give us your ideas. The workshop will be held between 1pm and 4pm in the Great Southern Room of the Alexander Library on Saturday 8 September 2007. A map is shown below: |
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Topics for discussion at the workshop will include:
- Possible new links and facilities
- existing problem locations for bicycle users
- barriers faced by bicycle users
- locations that need to be upgraded
Please come along and have your say. Numbers are limited and registrations are essential.
Please contact Arnya Morris to register your attendance by phone on (08) 9227 3000 or via email: Arnya.morris@arrb.com.au |
| Five lucky people have each won a new Giant Cypress bike in The West Australian’s “Bike-A-Day” competition held during Cycle Instead Bikeweek.
The winners were Ms Stacey Towne of Fremantle, Ms Zaneta Georgievska of Madeley, Ms Geneviene Wise of Cloverdale, Ms Myra Phillips of Gooseberry Hill and Mr Spencer Davis of Hillarys.
Stacey Towne (pictured) and the other winners correctly answered that adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day for good health. |
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| As one of the winners in The West Australian’s “Bike-A-Day” competition, a very happy Zaneta Georgievska recently collected her new bicycle from Wanneroo Cycle City.
Zaneta said owning a new bike had provided the motivation to exercise more. “I have not won anything for a very long time and now I have no excuse for getting fit and not going on bike rides with the children.”
This enthusiasm has obviously rubbed off, because Zaneta’s sister now thinks it would be a good idea to buy a bike and ride with her daughter. |
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Healthy outdoor exercise for you, your family and friends
This annual free event starts at the Village Green in Chidlow and follows the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail through Mt Helena, finishing at Sawyers Valley.
Enjoy art, entertainment, historical displays and the beauty of nature along the way. Bring suitable footwear, sun protection and drinking water - you can even bring your bicycle! Walk or ride as much or as little of the trail as you like.
Cyclists will set off between 9.00 and 9.30 am, and walkers from 10.00 am.
Free shuttle buses will be available at intervals along the 9 km course, to return you to Chidlow or to the free community celebration in Sawyers Valley. A bicycle pickup will also be available.
Check the Trek the Trail website for further details.
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| The five lucky winners of a Giant Cypress bicycle, in the Cycle Instead Bikeweek Sonshine FM competition, were Don Sivyer of East Fremantle, Diane Waters of Madeley, Nyree Hughes of Guildford, Jimmy Justo of Kiara and Kellie Sharp of South Perth.
The win came just at the right time for Don Sivyer (pictured), who was recently advised by his doctor to change from jogging to cycling, because it was better for his damaged ankle. |
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| Fourteen-year-old David West is the proud recipient of a $400 gift voucher courtesy of Mandurah Bike Man. David won first prize in the Peel Region Cycle Instead Day Treasure Hunt Ride during Bikeweek, and used his voucher to purchase the new bicycle he is pictured sitting on.
Not everything went smoothly on the day. David and friend had a puncture on the way to the event, then discovered their only pump didn't work properly. After some frantic repairs, they finally got under way and reached the start in time. |
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| Winner of the PTA folding bicycle competition, held during our recent Bike to Work Breakfast, is Ms Jean McSkimming who correctly answered "yes" to the question “Can you take a fold-up bike on a train any time of day?”
Jean and her husband Peter are real bike enthusiasts, regularly spotted riding their 1972 tandem around the streets of Perth.
Congratulations to you both! |
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Perth Bicycle Network Review - have your say! - June 2007
We are currently seeking the assistance of the public to get information that can be used to review and update the existing Perth Bicycle Network Plan. You can get involved by completing an online Cyclists Survey or by attending one of two community workshops. The closing date for the survey is Friday 29 June 2007. Community workshops will be held between 6pm and 9pm at Mount Hawthorn on June 21 and Booragoon on June 26. You are invited to attend a workshop to give us your ideas. Topics for discussion will include:
- Possible new links and facilities
- existing problem locations for bicycle users
- barriers faced by bicycle users
- locations that need to be upgraded
Please come along and have your say. Numbers are limited. To register your attendance please contact Joanne on 9355 0300 or e-mail estill@estill.com.au
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Final stage of the Kep Track under way - Feb 2007
Construction has begun on the final stage of the Kep Track, which will stretch for 75km between Mundaring and Northam when completed. The track, developed by the National Trust of Australia, is open to mountain bikers, walkers and horseriders. A special relay event will be held later in the year to mark the multi-use track's official opening. Visit the Kep Track website for details.
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Folding bikes now allowed on peak hour trains - Feb 2007
Transperth is allowing passengers with fold-up bicycles to travel on peak hour trains for a six-month trial period. Current legislation prevents bicycles from travelling in peak flow directions on weekdays (7am to 9am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm).
During the trial, which began on 5 February, fold-up bikes can be carried on any train service provided they are contained in a carry bag.Intermittent closures of Roe Street shared path between Milligan Street and William Street - March 2007.
At various times between Friday 23 March and Saturday 31 March 2007, the shared path along Roe Street between Milligan Street and William Street will be closed. See the flyer (pdf 312kb).
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Grants to local government authorities - Feb 2007
All Western Australian local government authorities can now apply for grants to implement cycling infrastructure or to develop local bike plans. Two grants programs are available:
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Perth Arena (Old Entertainment Centre car park) closure and detour - from Dec 2006
Due to the site works for the new Perth Arena, the Principal Shared Path (PSP) adjacent to the railway line has been closed between the Mitchell Freeway and Milligan Street. The ramp up to the footbridge has also been removed. A new high standard concrete path has been installed as a detour around the site and is expected to be in place for some years. View the detour map....
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Perth Bike Maps now online! - Dec 2006
The comprehensive Perth Bike Map series is now available online. These maps enable riders to plan their cycling trips to maximise their enjoyment, convenience and safety. See the maps...
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Pedal Torque in The West - from Dec 2006
A cycling column, Pedal Torque, is featured every week in the Motoring section of Saturday's The West Australian. The articles are written by Tony Stephens of the Department's Cycling Unit. See the articles that have appeared so far...
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Bicycle maps in StreetSmart directory - Aug 2006
In a first for Western Australia, the 2007 edition of the StreetSmart road directory will include four pages covering most of the Perth Bicycle Network.
Arranged by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in conjunction with the Department of Land Information, the maps are the most comprehensive set of bicycle maps in any street directory in Australia. See the Minister's media statement ...
New bike parking facility at Fremantle train station - Sept 2006
An undercover lock and ride facility has been added to the range of bike parking options at Fremantle train station. The new facility will be under constant video surveillance and is based on similar secure bicycle storage in European cities such as Zurich, Copenhagen and Amsterdam. See the Minister's media statement...
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2006-07 Country Pathways Funding - Sept 2006
Cyclists and pedestrians in regional areas will benefit from the $748,000 of Country Pathways Grant Scheme (CPGS) funding provided this year. The grants will help fund 34 regional local government projects, mainly shared paths, from Derby in the Kimberley to Albany in the Great Southern.
Over the past six years, the State Government has allocated more than $5.25 million through the CGPS, providing more than 320 km of shared paths. See details...
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Banks Reserve - Bardon Park path open - June 2006
The 1.2 km long recreational shared path through the attractive wetlands between Banks Reserve and Bardon Park in Mt Lawley is now open. A vital link in the Perth Bicycle Network, the path adds to the network's 40 km of recreational shared paths along Perth's foreshores and coastal areas. See the Minister's media statement ...
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Western Australia is now the leading cycling State
According to the results of a national survey, the Department for Planning and Infrastructure system of linking cycling promotion and infrastructure construction has paid dividends, with WA achieving the largest growth in cycling in Australia. It also has more women cycling than any other State.
The results were reported in the Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey Annual Report 2004. See the Minister's media statement ...
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Great Perth Bike Ride on again - Nov 2006
The third annual Great Perth Bike Ride will be held on Sunday 26 November 2006. This increasingly popular event will see cyclists ride around the Swan River foreshore, raising funds for the Heart Foundation, Horizon House and Hope for Children. PARTICIPANTS can choose from a 12 family ride or 53 and 106 km timed rides. See details...
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Narrowing of shared path at Roe Street - Oct 2006
An 8 metre section of the Principal Shared Path at Roe Street is to be reduced to 1 metre in width for 2 weeks from 11 October. This reduction will apply while New MetroRail works are being completed on the northern cut and cover tunnel section at the Perth Rail Yard. See flyer (pdf 312kb)...
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A new shared path for Swan Valley - May 2006
A new $800,000 shared-use path on West Swan Road is expected to help boost cycling tourism in the Swan Valley. The path will significantly extend the range of cycling facilities in the area and add a new dimension to tourism products in the valley. The new 4.7km section of the Swan Valley Recreational Shared Path was opened by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, creating a continuous cycling route along West Swan Road between Benara Road and Henley Street. For more information on the new path and other nearby facilities, download "A guide to cycling in the Swan Valley" (911kb pdf).
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Another successful Bikeweek - March 2006
Cycle Instead Bikeweek 2006 - Western Australia's landmark event, celebrating cycling throughout the State - was a huge success. More than 3000 cyclists attended the traditional Bikeweek launch, at the free Bike to Work Breakfast in Supreme Court Gardens on Friday 10 March, and that set the seal for the rest of the program, which ended on 19 March. More on Bikeweek ...
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Shared path detour to end June 2006
A section of the Mitchell Freeway Principal Shared Path (PSP) is closed for repair. Main Roads is upgrading the old concrete slabs with solid concrete on the path in front of Parliament House (about 300m in length), which will significantly improve this popular section of PSP. A temporary detour is in place, directing cyclists and pedestrians east onto Mount Street, Spring Street and the shared path near Mounts Bay Road. The works are scheduled for completion by the end of June 2006. We ask that cyclists take care using the detour and be tolerant of the temporary inconvenience. See a map showing the detour...
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Main Roads WA Lifecycle – Great Western Australian Bike Ride 19 March 2006
Riders are experiencing every moment of the conditions and surroundings as they make their way by bicycle up the beautiful south west coast from Albany to Perth.
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Main Roads Preparation Workshop - Dec 2005
On 4 December 2005, 200 people took part in the Main Roads Lifecycle Preparation Workshop, presented by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure's Cycling Unit and Main Roads WA.
Participants learned useful information about energy, nutrition, fitness, bike handling and accessories, to help them get through the 14-day long event. more about the workshop...
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Banks Reserve - Bardon Park path under way
Work is progressing on the development of a 1.2 km long recreational shared path through the attractive wetlands between Banks Reserve and Bardon Park, along the Mt Lawley foreshore of the Swan River. The path is a vital link in the Perth Bicycle Network and will add to the network's existing 40 km of recreational shared paths along Perth's foreshores and coastal areas. The project was launched by Dr Judy Edwards, Minister for Environment, on Tuesday 30 August. more on the new shared path...
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Carinyah Trail closed - Dec 2005
Due to environmental concerns, the Carinyah Mountain Bike Trail at Karragullen has been closed until further notice. For more information, please contact CALM Perth Hills District on 9295 1955.
Southern Suburbs Railway shared path closed - 30 Sept 2005
The underpass and path connecting Riverside Drive and Mounts Bay Road on the east side of Kwinana Freeway will be permanently closed from 30 September 2005. more on the closure and alternative routes...
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City of Perth Great Bike Ride - Sunday 20 Nov 2005
An initiative of the Rotary Club of St George, proceeds from the ride will go to the St John of God Foundation Lighthouse Project, the Heart Foundation and Hope for Children. The event includes a round the river circuit of 53km from Perth to Fremantle and return and a 10km Family Ride around the bridges. There is also a 106km ride (two laps of the course) for WA Cycling Federation licensed riders. The event is open to everyone from novices to elite riders and corporate teams and is proudly sponsored by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. To register visit http://www.greatbikeride.com.au/ or call (08) 9382 5920.
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Change of scene for Rottnest bikes - Oct 2005
Hundreds of Aboriginal children in remote communities throughout Western Australia are about to have some fun and exercise of the ‘two-wheeler’ variety. In a joint initiative between the Rottnest Island Authority, Rottnest Bike Hire and the Western Australian Police, the communities will be receiving bicycles that have been phased out on Rottnest Island. more on bikes going to remote communities...
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Bike to Work Challenge winners to enjoy quality accommodation - Oct 2005
The three major prize winners from this year’s Bike to Work Challenge will be able to put their feet up at holiday resorts in some of the State’s premier tourist attractions, thanks to Assured Margaret’s Beach Resort, Broadwater Resort and Spa, Dunsborough, and Sorrento Beach Resort.
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Path from Albany Highway to Fremantle Road now open - April 2005
A new Principal Shared Path (PSP) from Albany Highway to Fremantle Road in Gosnells was completed in April 2005. This 1.5km path forms part of the Perth Bicycle Network and includes a bridge over the Canning River.
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Beaufort Street bus lanes to be shared with cyclists
Cyclists can now share the new Beaufort Street peak hour bus lanes. The lanes are open to buses and bikes only from 7.00am to 9.00am towards Perth, and from 7.00am to 9.00am and 4.15pm to 6.00pm towards Bedford each weekday.
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Try the Trail in Collie - 8 Sept 2005
On Sunday 18 September, come and experience this beautiful section of the Munda Biddi Trail and visit the quaint township of Collie at the south end of the trail. Back by popular demand is the music of the Bush Brigade – follow the tunes to the trail start at Soldiers Park and come out for a safe and fun ride with our qualified Munda Biddi Ride Leaders.
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Kwinana Freeway shared path detour - Feb-Aug 2005
The construction of the next section of Roe Highway (Roe 7) will mean a six-month detour of the Principal Shared Path along the Kwinana Freeway south of Farrington Road. The detour will add 3.5 km to the journey of anyone using the path at this point. Please see the attached notice (pdf 204KB) for details and a map.
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Women's Beginner Off-Road Cycling Clinic - 28 Aug 2005
Led by Janelle Graham, Certified Cycling Coach, Sunday, 28 August 2005, 10am-2pm at Dwellingup Adventures. Want to try off-road cycling in a fun and supportive environment? Learn basic skills from experienced female coaches using a combination of lecture and on-trail riding. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to ride off-road in a safe, controlled environment on the beautiful Munda Biddi Trail.
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Cycle the Trail in Mundaring – 21 Aug 2005
The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation, in partnership with the Shire of Mundaring, will be organising two Cycle the Trail rides on Sunday, 21 August, in conjunction with the Trek the Trail event. Last year, Trek the Trail was the 2004 Winner of the Premier's Australia Day Award for Excellence in a Community Event. An easy-paced nine-kilometre family and beginners ride from Mt Helena to Parkerville will depart at 9am – before the trekkers – and riders are encouraged to stop along the trail to enjoy the abundance of fun cultural and environmental displays lining the trail. A hearty breakfast, light snacks or drinks are available for sale at the start in Mt Helena so get there in good time and enjoy it all. The cost is $5 for an individual and $12 for a family.
The Munda Biddi off-road cycle trail now stretches almost 300 km from Mundaring to Collie, with plans to eventually finish in Albany. You can purchase a Munda Biddi Trail 3-map set for Mundaring to Collie for $24.95 from a limited number of bike shops, outdoor stores, map and book stores, tourist centres and CALM offices. The maps can also be purchased directly from the Munda Biddi Trail Foundation. Further information is available from http://www.mundabiddi.org.au/or telephone 0422 112 229.
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Perth Bike Maps 5th Edition now available - 2005
The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has just released the 5th edition of these very popular maps. The maps can be purchased for approximately $3.95 each from your local bike shop or through the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) located at 2 Delhi Street West Perth, telephone (08) 9420 7210... more on Perth bike maps.
Pilbara Bikeweek Challenge under way - May 2005
The Pilbara Bikeweek Challenge is set for May and what a gruelling contest it will be for participants. As those in the far north save their Bikeweek activities for a cooler time of the year, the Cycle Instead Bikeweek Karratha six-hour mountain bike race will kick off Karratha’s Bikeweek activities on 14 May, and will include juniors, families and corporate teams. More than $5000 in prizes are up for grabs, so if you’re in the north of the State this May, check out this and the many other Bikeweek activities taking place.
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Cycle Instead Bike to Work Challenge - 30 March-10 May 2005
The Cycle Instead Bike to Work Challenge, a Bikeweek event organised as part of the 2005 StateWest Corporate Challenge, is now well under way. However, team organisers can still add members to their teams - especially novices, to gain extra points - so why not take up the challenge and enjoy the fun of cycling to work?
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Win win win ... with the Main Roads WA Lifecycle Ride! - April 2005
The inaugural Main Roads Lifecycle Great Western Australian Bike Ride has been scheduled for two weeks in March 2006. You can go into a draw for two free tickets to this wonderful ride through some of the State's most picturesque countryside, with visits to wineries, great entertainment and the chance to make new friends. Details are on the Main Roads Lifecycle Great Western Australian Bike Rideweb page.The competition closes on Friday 29 April.
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Roaring success of Cycle Instead Bikeweek - March 2005
A variety of community cycling activities formed the basis of Cycle Instead Bikeweek 2005, ranging from large-scale city events to local rides in remote communities. Activities at the local level were vital to generating involvement and ensured the cycling experience was carried throughout Western Australia.
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Members of Parliament and Local Government Mayors Bike Ride - 15 March 2005
| Now a tradition on the Western Australian Parliamentarians’ calendar, the 11th annual Members of Parliament and Local Government Mayors Bike Ride took place on Tuesday 15 March 2005.
There were more than 40 people in the group that pushed off from Parliament House early in the morning and enjoyed gusty but sunny conditions along a route that took in a range of cycling facilities. |
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Breakfast in the park - a treat for Perth bike riders - 11 March 2005
What better way to start the working day then with a fresh healthy breakfast in an ambient garden setting. This is what about 3000 Perth cyclists experienced on Friday 11 March when they rode to the 2005 Bike to Work Breakfast, held for the first time in Supreme Court Gardens. Supported by BHP Billiton Petroleum and organised by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, the event included a live outside broadcast from Perth's top radio station Mix 94.5, as well as an array of stalls, a fashion show and free massages.
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Cycle to School Day 2005 - 16 March 2005
More than 10,000 students from 156 metropolitan and regional schools participated in the Cycle Instead Cycle to School Day 2005, on Wednesday 16 March. Organised by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, Cycle to School Day 2005 surpassed all expectations, with the results almost doubling last year’s record total of 81 schools and more than 4800 students. Principals, teachers, students, parents and local community groups were very supportive of Cycle to School Day 2005 and are to be congratulated on their efforts to encourage cycling among students.
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South Street bridge shared path closure Jan-April 2005
The shared use path on the north side of the South Street bridge will be closed from late January to April 2005, to allow the bridge to be widened as part of the road works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway. The path on the south side of the bridge will remain open.
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Train permits no longer required
Cyclists will no longer require a permit to take their bicycle on a train. However, the existing restriction related to bikes on trains heading into and out of Perth City during peak periods will still apply.
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Tours of the Southern Railway Works - March 2005
Leighton Construction is conducting cycling and walking tours of the new Southern Railway construction works along the Kwinana Freeway. The tours give members of the public an opportunity to see first hand how engineering works are progressing from the Narrows to Mount Henry Bridge. Each tour includes short talks at the Narrows site, Hardy Street footbridge, Canning Highway Interchange and Mt Henry Bridge. To book a tour or find out more information, contact Jen Robinson on telephone 9424 5407 or via email jen.robinson@leicon.com.au
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Bushfires in the Perth hills affect popular mountain bike tracks - March 2005
It is advised jointly with CALM that mountain bikers avoid the area bound by Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring Weir Rd, Canning Rd and as far south as Albany Hwy. While CALM and FESA have the fire contained, there is still the risk of flare-ups, especially over the weekend when hot and gusty weather is expected. It is strongly advised that even once the fire passes that no one enter the affected area until the trails have been checked for safety. It is expected that for a minimum of 4 weeks, and possibly not until spring, will the trails be considered safe due to falling limbs and trees, which are known as "widow makers" for very good reason. This notice will be updated as soon as information comes to hand. Daily contact is being maintained with CALM. For more information on the fire, please go to http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au/or www.perthmtb.com
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Minister wins bike award
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Alannah MacTiernan, was announced the winner of a prestigious national Bicycling Achievement Award at a recent ceremony conducted by the Cycling Promotion Fund in Melbourne. The award recognised Ms MacTiernan's contribution to the development of world class cycling facilities in Western Australia.
Judges took into account WA’s special achievements such as placing 640 new bicycle lockers at railway stations and staging the nation’s most extensive cycling-related community event – Cycle Instead Bikeweek.
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$8 million for safe bike paths across Perth
The State Government has announced an injection of $8 million into the development of shared paths and other facilities across the Perth metropolitan area for 2004-05.
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Detour at Graham Farmer Freeway - Nov 2004
Western Power Contractors will be pulling cable from early next week (probably Monday 29 November 2004) under the Graham Farmer Freeway shared path, some 100 metres from the western end of Windan Bridge. The northern side shared path across Windan bridge either side of the abutments will be closed for about two weeks. A detour using the southern side shared path (Goongoongup bridge) will be signed for cyclists to use as an alternative route through this location.For further information, contact Mark Brown, Senior Electrical Engineer, SKM on (08) 9268 4364 or email mcbrown@skm.com.au
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The City of Perth Great Bike Ride - Nov 2004
Experienced cyclists, novices and families will all be able to enjoy The City of Perth Great Bike Ride, to be held on Sunday, 7 November 2004.
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New path from Maylands to Bayswater now open - Feb 2004
A new 2.2 km long section of shared path linking Maylands and Bayswater train stations was officially opened by Planning and Infrastructure Minister Alannah MacTiernan on Sunday, 22 February 2004. This section is the latest extension to the Principal Shared Path that will eventually parallel the railway line from Perth to Midland. It means cyclists can now ride on a continuous high-grade route from the CBD to Bayswater, avoiding the potentially hazardous Hotham Street Bridge, King William Street Bridge and the Garratt Road junction.
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Detour on northern shared path - Aug 2004
A section of the Principal Shared Path (PSP) on the eastern side of the freeway at the new Greenwood Station site will be closed temporarily while a new footbridge accessway is being built. The section is expected to be closed for about four weeks, from Monday 9 August to Tuesday 31 August, 2004. People can access the PSP north of the closed section at Hepburn Avenue, and south of the closed section at the pedestrian footbridge just south of the station site. For further information, please contact Felicity Dowling, Project Architect, New MetroRail. Tel: 9326 2182 Fax: 9326 2355 Mobile: 0439 998 331. Email: mailto:fdowling@pta.wa.gov.au
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John Calvin Christian College Pedals to Victory - 2004
Congratulations to John Calvin Christian College in Armadale – this year's winning school in the Senior High School category of the Cycle to School Day competition!
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Train Station platform bike lockers being relocated/removed - April-June 2004
The Public Transport Authority will be relocating station platform bike lockers to station car parks (where possible) between April and June 2004 as part of tightening security measures across the Perth train network.
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Cycle Instead Bikeweek 2004 a big success
Bikeweek 2004, the biggest Bikeweek ever, finished on 28 March 2004. With more than 80 events taking place across Western Australia, Bikeweek encouraged people of all ages to try cycling. Whether it be for recreation, travel or health and fitness, Bikeweek 2004 had an event to suit everybody
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Shopping by Bike publication - March 2004
A new addition to the cycling series of brochures. Shopping by Bike explains the various load carrying alternatives that riders can use such as backpacks, racks, baskets and even panniers which are capable of carrying a week's worth of groceries. It is available free from most bike shops and DPI offices.
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Advanced Stop Lines for cyclists at traffic signals - 2003/04
Advanced Stop Lines (ASL) are the latest development for making our roads safer for cyclists and encouraging cycling as a mainstream form of transport. ASL enable cyclists to wait in a dedicated area, at the front of the queue at traffic signals and provide them with a head start from motorists. ASL are at the intersection of Clayton and Lloyd Streets Midland and Helena Street Midland. ASL are planned for West Coast Highway at Brighton Road, Hale Road, The Boulevard and Oceanic Drive (to be implemented during the 2003-04 financial year). The ASL concept, based on Australian Standards, was developed by Main Roads Western Australia after discussions with the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and the WA Bicycle Committee (WABC). Further information is available on the Main Roads WA website http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
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