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Another pre-budget announcement, $28m to be spent over 2yrs, upgrading+building shared bike paths along rail lines into CBD. #wapol
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Transport Min Troy Buswell says it's a 5-fold increase in funding for bike infrastructure. Cycling groups say gov't playing catch up #wapol
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@janeenorman #wapol 140km in gap analysis = $280m at current cost, plan funds $80m over eight years and no indexation of funding
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Correct, it'll fund 15km “@SteveMcKiernan: at current rates that will build 14km of bike path in two yrs #wapol WA bike plan #transport”
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Transport Minister Troy Buswell and Treasurer Christian Porter today announced an extra $28 million in funding for cycling infrastructure over the next two years.
The funding is to be used to improve Perth's principal shared path network within a 15km radius of the Perth CBD and increase bicycle network grants across the State.
"Funding of $28 million in the 2012-13 State Budget demonstrates the Liberal-National Government's commitment to the implementation of the Western Australian Bicycle Network Plan, which we released in March 2012," Mr Buswell said.
"With an estimated 300,000 cycling trips a month in the Perth metropolitan area alone, this funding will enable us to deliver targeted projects to address infrastructure gaps and provide safe routes for the many West Australians who cycle."
Mr Buswell said the priority shared paths to be built with the money included a Midland rail line path from Bassendean Station to Midland Station; a Fremantle rail line path from Shenton Park Station to Loch Street Station and from Grant Street Station to Marine Parade; and sections of the Mitchell Freeway from Glendalough Station to Reid Highway.
"Principal shared paths are vital for cycling activity due to their versatility. Although the paths are primarily used for longer trips they are also suitable for less experienced cyclists on shorter trips, as well as pedestrians," he said.
"This funding boost will enable relatively large sections of principal shared paths to be constructed, whereas this has previously been done on a kilometre by kilometre basis.
"These projects will provide many cyclists with safe, high-quality paths to ride on, in place of using a mixture of poor quality paths and local roads, which may be busy and without any provision for cyclists."
Mr Buswell said the additional funding would also mean the funding available for Perth Bicycle Network grants would double from $2 million to $4 million over two years, and increase Regional Bicycle Network grants to $1.5 million in 2012-13 and to $2 million in 2013-14.
"This additional grant funding will benefit metropolitan and regional local governments to develop their local cycling infrastructure projects," he said.
"The Liberal-National Government is committed to ensuring that all West Australians have access to sustainable methods of transport through the bicycle network plan, which will continue to guide the development and implementation of cycling infrastructure over the next decade."
Mr Porter said 2012-13 State Budget funding would supplement the $2.66 million the State Government already spent annually on cycling, and was part of the $105 million Budget allocation for initiatives to address traffic congestion in and around the CBD.
"The Liberal-National Government has provided unprecedented investment to not only transform our capital city but also ensure there is capacity to meet the needs of our growing population and to keep the city moving during this transformation," Mr Porter said.
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THE WA Government has committed $28 million in the State Budget to be spent on cycling infrastructure in the Perth CBD over the next two years.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell and Treasurer Christian Porter announced today the money would be used to improve Perth’s principal shared path network within a 15km radius of the Perth CBD and increase bicycle network grants across the State.
“With an estimated 300,000 cycling trips a month in the Perth metropolitan area alone, this funding will enable us to deliver targeted projects to address infrastructure gaps and provide safe routes for the many West Australians who cycle,” Mr Buswell said.
Mr Buswell said the priority principal shared paths to be built with the money included the Midland rail line from Bassendean Station to Midland Station; the Fremantle rail line from Shenton Park Station to Loch Street Station and from Grant Street Station to Marine Parade; and sections of the Mitchell Freeway from Glendalough Station to Reid Highway.
“Principal shared paths are vital for cycling activity due to their versatility. Although the paths are primarily used for longer trips they are also suitable for less experienced cyclists on shorter trips, as well as pedestrians,” he said.
“This funding boost will enable relatively large sections of principal shared paths to be constructed, whereas this has previously been done on a kilometre by kilometre basis.
“These projects will provide many cyclists with safe, high-quality paths to ride on, in place of using a mixture of poor quality paths and local roads, which may be busy and without any provision for cyclists.”
The Minister said the additional Budget funding would also mean the funding available for Perth Bicycle Network grants would double from $2million to $4million over two years, and increase Regional Bicycle Network grants to $1.5million in 2012-13 and to $2million in 2013-14.
“This additional grant funding will benefit metropolitan and regional local governments to develop their local cycling infrastructure projects,” he said.
“The Liberal-National Government is committed to ensuring that all West Australians have access to sustainable methods of transport through the bicycle network plan, which will continue to guide the development and implementation of cycling infrastructure over the next decade.”
The Treasurer said 2012-13 State Budget funding would supplement the $2.66million the State Government already spent annually on cycling, and was part of the $105million Budget allocation for initiatives to address traffic congestion in and around the CBD.
“The Liberal-National Government has provided unprecedented investment to not only transform our capital city but also ensure there is capacity to meet the needs of our growing population and to keep the city moving during this transformation,” Mr Porter said.
“The provision of this funding in the 2012-13 State Budget further strengthens our commitment to building our State for future generations.”
bike paths
THE WA Government has committed $28 million in the State Budget to be spent on cycling infrastructure in the Perth CBD over the next two years.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell and Treasurer Christian Porter announced today the money would be used to improve Perth’s principal shared path network within a 15km radius of the Perth CBD and increase bicycle network grants across the State.
“With an estimated 300,000 cycling trips a month in the Perth metropolitan area alone, this funding will enable us to deliver targeted projects to address infrastructure gaps and provide safe routes for the many West Australians who cycle,” Mr Buswell said.
Mr Buswell said the priority principal shared paths to be built with the money included the Midland rail line from Bassendean Station to Midland Station; the Fremantle rail line from Shenton Park Station to Loch Street Station and from Grant Street Station to Marine Parade; and sections of the Mitchell Freeway from Glendalough Station to Reid Highway.
“Principal shared paths are vital for cycling activity due to their versatility. Although the paths are primarily used for longer trips they are also suitable for less experienced cyclists on shorter trips, as well as pedestrians,” he said.
“This funding boost will enable relatively large sections of principal shared paths to be constructed, whereas this has previously been done on a kilometre by kilometre basis.
“These projects will provide many cyclists with safe, high-quality paths to ride on, in place of using a mixture of poor quality paths and local roads, which may be busy and without any provision for cyclists.”
The Minister said the additional Budget funding would also mean the funding available for Perth Bicycle Network grants would double from $2million to $4million over two years, and increase Regional Bicycle Network grants to $1.5million in 2012-13 and to $2million in 2013-14.
“This additional grant funding will benefit metropolitan and regional local governments to develop their local cycling infrastructure projects,” he said.
“The Liberal-National Government is committed to ensuring that all West Australians have access to sustainable methods of transport through the bicycle network plan, which will continue to guide the development and implementation of cycling infrastructure over the next decade.”
The Treasurer said 2012-13 State Budget funding would supplement the $2.66million the State Government already spent annually on cycling, and was part of the $105million Budget allocation for initiatives to address traffic congestion in and around the CBD.
“The Liberal-National Government has provided unprecedented investment to not only transform our capital city but also ensure there is capacity to meet the needs of our growing population and to keep the city moving during this transformation,” Mr Porter said.
“The provision of this funding in the 2012-13 State Budget further strengthens our commitment to building our State for future generations.”
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Transport minister Troy Buswell discusses the state government's $27.5 million bike route investment with cyclists today.
Transport minister Troy Buswell discusses the state government's $27.5 million bike route investment with cyclists today.
The State Government today announced $27.5 million of funding to help cater for the growing number of cyclists in Perth.
The money will cover some of the projects contained in the Bicycle Network Plan, a blueprint for cycling networks in and around Perth, which was released in March without funding.
"In the last 15 years or so the population of Perth has grown by about 50 per cent and at the same time the use of bicycles has increased by a factor of five, so clearly cycling is an increasingly popular mode of transport," Mr Buswell said.
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The money will come from the state budget.
It will be used to improve Perth's principal shared path network within a 15-kilometre radius of the Perth CBD and increase bicycle network grants across the state.
A total of 15 kilometres of bike paths will be created with $20 million of the funding across two years and another $7.5 million will be spent across four years as part of the CBD Transport Plan.
The shared paths will run along the Midland rail line from Bassendean Station to Midland Station; the Fremantle rail line from Shenton Park Station to Loch Street Station and from Grant Street Station to Marine Parade; and sections of the Mitchell Freeway from Glendalough Station to Reid Highway.
"These projects will provide many cyclists with safe, high-quality paths to ride on, in place of using a mixture of poor quality paths and local roads, which may be busy and without any provision for cyclists," Mr Buswell said.
"With an estimated 300,000 cycling trips a month in the Perth metropolitan area alone, this funding will enable us to deliver targeted projects to address infrastructure gaps and provide safe routes for the many West Australians who cycle.
"This funding boost will enable relatively large sections of principal shared paths to be constructed, whereas this has previously been done on a kilometre by kilometre basis."
Westcycle chief executive Clint Shaw said the funding would make cycling a more viable option for people in north eastern suburbs.
He welcomed the funding but said there was still a lot of work to be done to meet the needs of cyclists.
Mr Shaw said affordable options such as painted lines to create barriers for cyclists on roads would give cyclists more protection on the roads.
Aleisha Orr
May 6, 2012 - 1:53PM
Transport minister Troy Buswell discusses the state government's $27.5 million bike route investment with cyclists today.
Transport minister Troy Buswell discusses the state government's $27.5 million bike route investment with cyclists today.
The State Government today announced $27.5 million of funding to help cater for the growing number of cyclists in Perth.
The money will cover some of the projects contained in the Bicycle Network Plan, a blueprint for cycling networks in and around Perth, which was released in March without funding.
"In the last 15 years or so the population of Perth has grown by about 50 per cent and at the same time the use of bicycles has increased by a factor of five, so clearly cycling is an increasingly popular mode of transport," Mr Buswell said.
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The money will come from the state budget.
It will be used to improve Perth's principal shared path network within a 15-kilometre radius of the Perth CBD and increase bicycle network grants across the state.
A total of 15 kilometres of bike paths will be created with $20 million of the funding across two years and another $7.5 million will be spent across four years as part of the CBD Transport Plan.
The shared paths will run along the Midland rail line from Bassendean Station to Midland Station; the Fremantle rail line from Shenton Park Station to Loch Street Station and from Grant Street Station to Marine Parade; and sections of the Mitchell Freeway from Glendalough Station to Reid Highway.
"These projects will provide many cyclists with safe, high-quality paths to ride on, in place of using a mixture of poor quality paths and local roads, which may be busy and without any provision for cyclists," Mr Buswell said.
"With an estimated 300,000 cycling trips a month in the Perth metropolitan area alone, this funding will enable us to deliver targeted projects to address infrastructure gaps and provide safe routes for the many West Australians who cycle.
"This funding boost will enable relatively large sections of principal shared paths to be constructed, whereas this has previously been done on a kilometre by kilometre basis."
Westcycle chief executive Clint Shaw said the funding would make cycling a more viable option for people in north eastern suburbs.
He welcomed the funding but said there was still a lot of work to be done to meet the needs of cyclists.
Mr Shaw said affordable options such as painted lines to create barriers for cyclists on roads would give cyclists more protection on the roads.
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
Best outcome of this announcement:
1. Acknowledgement that cycling is worth supporting and backing this up with real money (never enough for the advocates but much better than the scratch $1M /yr previous)
2. Straightening the Glendalough - Reid Hwy nightmare
3. Dodging the roundabout on between Shenton Park and Loch St
What is missing but desperately needed - a safe link from the Polly Farmer at Burswood out to Abernethy Road, Roe Highway and Forestfield
(what are survival odds on the Roe Highway, Tonkin Hwy shoulder at 8:30 on a Tuesday morning?)
1. Acknowledgement that cycling is worth supporting and backing this up with real money (never enough for the advocates but much better than the scratch $1M /yr previous)
2. Straightening the Glendalough - Reid Hwy nightmare
3. Dodging the roundabout on between Shenton Park and Loch St
What is missing but desperately needed - a safe link from the Polly Farmer at Burswood out to Abernethy Road, Roe Highway and Forestfield
(what are survival odds on the Roe Highway, Tonkin Hwy shoulder at 8:30 on a Tuesday morning?)
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Effective lobbying by cycling advocay groups is slowly taking effect. $28mio over two years is better than the $3mio per year that has been allocated in the past. People who play around with the numbers know that $68mio per year would be the correct amount.The BTA will continue to have a diaogue to increase funding for cycling infrastructure. For all of you out there who are interested in cycling as a means to get to work, school, trains or shops - read the West Australian Bike Plan and respond with suggestions.
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Whilst any additional investment is welcome this is still a disproportionately small part of the transport budget. This amounts to less than half what the minimum spend needs to be to reflect the relative importance of cycling.
Whilst the expansion of the PSP routes is welcomed the fact that they are shared with pedestrians detracts from their functionality for cyclists? There is a growing body of opinion that they should be dedicated cycling facilities with alternative pedestrians routes.
Is the Minister aware of the fact that there is mounting evidence that shared paths are the most unsafe infrastructure option for cyclists. There have been several studies that have identified that the incidence and severity of shared paths accidents appear to be worse than on road riding. In fact many countries, further along the cycling evolutionary process, have identified shared paths as the least favourable infrastructure solution with limited application - their role is mainly as an alternative to other solutions for inexperienced, young or slower cyclists. Not high frequency fast commuter travelling for longer distance transport.
By the way, what relevance is Westcycle chief executive Clint Shaw? Neither this organisation or the CEO, to my knowledge, has participated in any of the meaningful discussions or workshops to look at cycling safety and infrastructure provision, as opposed to the BTA who are actively engaged and understand the issues.
As a 'Peak body for cycling in WA' I would suggest they are so high as to be in the clouds and unable to see what happens or be seen. Ivory towers have that effect!
Whilst the expansion of the PSP routes is welcomed the fact that they are shared with pedestrians detracts from their functionality for cyclists? There is a growing body of opinion that they should be dedicated cycling facilities with alternative pedestrians routes.
Is the Minister aware of the fact that there is mounting evidence that shared paths are the most unsafe infrastructure option for cyclists. There have been several studies that have identified that the incidence and severity of shared paths accidents appear to be worse than on road riding. In fact many countries, further along the cycling evolutionary process, have identified shared paths as the least favourable infrastructure solution with limited application - their role is mainly as an alternative to other solutions for inexperienced, young or slower cyclists. Not high frequency fast commuter travelling for longer distance transport.
By the way, what relevance is Westcycle chief executive Clint Shaw? Neither this organisation or the CEO, to my knowledge, has participated in any of the meaningful discussions or workshops to look at cycling safety and infrastructure provision, as opposed to the BTA who are actively engaged and understand the issues.
As a 'Peak body for cycling in WA' I would suggest they are so high as to be in the clouds and unable to see what happens or be seen. Ivory towers have that effect!
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Of course! Those painted lines will be an effective barrier against multi-tonne vehicles!fixed wrote:Mr Shaw said affordable options such as painted lines to create barriers for cyclists on roads would give cyclists more protection on the roads.
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+ 1Speedster wrote:Of course! Those painted lines will be an effective barrier against multi-tonne vehicles!fixed wrote:Mr Shaw said affordable options such as painted lines to create barriers for cyclists on roads would give cyclists more protection on the roads.
Interestingly the West in this article attribute this statement to BicyclingWA.
Bicycling WA chief executive Jeremey Murray said although he was supportive of the investment in the PSP network this form of cycle infrastructure was very costly.
Mr Murray said the Government needed to give more consideration to other options, such as on-road bike lanes, which were quicker and cheaper to implement than the PSP network.
No cyclosportiff on PSP so no need for them I guess? Bad luck to all those other cyclists not into racing on roads or that confident to ride on roads. Bad luck to children, parents and so. Really disappointed in their token support. We need to encourage cycling; we need advocacy which promotes cycling for all.
Very disappointing that Bicycling WA didn't participate in Saturday's WA bike network plan feedback session. Great opportunity to both listen to the broader church of cyclists and to participate with them lost.
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Westcycle is very new so Saturday's feedback session was the first meaningful workshop since their formation and Clint Shaw did participate for some of it. BicyclingWA didn't bother to attend as far as I knowcitywomble wrote:By the way, what relevance is Westcycle chief executive Clint Shaw? Neither this organisation or the CEO, to my knowledge, has participated in any of the meaningful discussions or workshops to look at cycling safety and infrastructure provision, as opposed to the BTA who are actively engaged and understand the issues.
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Clint has advised that they attributed the statement to him incorrectly and it is meant to be corrected. His comments can be found in the Westcycle media release.Speedster wrote:Of course! Those painted lines will be an effective barrier against multi-tonne vehicles!fixed wrote:Mr Shaw said affordable options such as painted lines to create barriers for cyclists on roads would give cyclists more protection on the roads.
“There are a number of missing links in our PSP network, so this funding will help to close some of those gaps,” said Westcycle CEO Clint Shaw.
The missing links that will be addressed are the Midland line PSP, from Bassendean to Midland, and the Fremantle line PSP, between Shenton Park and Loch Street.
“Between Bassendean and Midland riders currently have limited options. They must either use a mixture of local roads or poor quality paths. Completing this section will encourage more residents in the North Eastern suburbs to take up cycling as a viable transport option. It is going to be very well utilized,” Mr Shaw added.
Mr Shaw said the announcement indicates that the government is finally starting to recognise the broad benefits that cycling brings to the community.
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This is great to hear. This is in response to four major factors; traffic congestion, increase in cycle commuting numbers, Draft WABNP, and advocacy. I hope this will create a snow-ball effect for cycling and funding in the years ahead. This figure is looking a lot healthier now (I think it's right...):
Source: Original figure from the Draft WABNP, 12/13 and 13/14 funding allocations subsequently added ($27.5m over 2 years).
Obviously there still needs to be an increase in that funding to achieve the aims and objectives of the WABNP, the facts still need to be put forward, and to make sure the funding is spent well and grants result in infrastructure.
Source: Original figure from the Draft WABNP, 12/13 and 13/14 funding allocations subsequently added ($27.5m over 2 years).
Obviously there still needs to be an increase in that funding to achieve the aims and objectives of the WABNP, the facts still need to be put forward, and to make sure the funding is spent well and grants result in infrastructure.
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Nice graph Red Rider, Can you provide the source for it please?
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I simply grabbed the figure from the Draft WABNP and added the announced funding to it, with a bit of hope for 14/15 added inAushiker wrote:Nice graph Red Rider, Can you provide the source for it please?
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[quote="Aushiker"]
Interestingly the West in this article attribute this statement to [url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/br ... ike-paths/]BicyclingWA[/url].
[i][quote]Bicycling WA chief executive Jeremey Murray said although he was supportive of the investment in the PSP network this form of cycle infrastructure was very costly.
Mr Murray said the Government needed to give more consideration to other options, such as on-road bike lanes, which were quicker and cheaper to implement than the PSP network.[/quote][/i]
No cyclosportiff on PSP so no need for them I guess? Bad luck to all those other cyclists not into racing on roads or that confident to ride on roads. Bad luck to children, parents and so. Really disappointed in their token support. We need to encourage cycling; we need advocacy which promotes cycling for all.
Very disappointing that Bicycling WA didn't participate in Saturday's WA bike network plan feedback session. Great opportunity to both listen to the broader church of cyclists and to participate with them lost.
Andrew[/quote]
A bit harsh I think Andrew
Mr Murray said the Government needed to give more consideration to other options, such as on-road bike lanes, which were quicker and cheaper to implement than the PSP network.[/quote][/i]
Makes sense to me. Many of the problems that occur on the existing PSPs are as a result of roadies travelling at speed having to mix it with everyone else, if they have somewhere else to ride then I am less likely to encounter a large train coming at me and my family when we are out for our casual weekend ride around the river.
I don't think that BWA are suggesting that on-road bike lanes are the only answer but one element of a much more considered solution.
My recent experience with BWA is that it is not all about Cyclo Sportif events but more about advocacy for all.
I think that all of the not for profit cycling advocates including you Andrew do a great job and deserve support for their efforts not derision because they did not make a meeting that you thought was important.
BWA Media Release http://www.bwa.org.au/file/BWA%20Media% ... unding.pdf
Westcycle Media Release http://www.westcycle.org.au/images/pdf/ ... 20WABN.pdf
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Interestingly the West in this article attribute this statement to [url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/br ... ike-paths/]BicyclingWA[/url].
[i][quote]Bicycling WA chief executive Jeremey Murray said although he was supportive of the investment in the PSP network this form of cycle infrastructure was very costly.
Mr Murray said the Government needed to give more consideration to other options, such as on-road bike lanes, which were quicker and cheaper to implement than the PSP network.[/quote][/i]
No cyclosportiff on PSP so no need for them I guess? Bad luck to all those other cyclists not into racing on roads or that confident to ride on roads. Bad luck to children, parents and so. Really disappointed in their token support. We need to encourage cycling; we need advocacy which promotes cycling for all.
Very disappointing that Bicycling WA didn't participate in Saturday's WA bike network plan feedback session. Great opportunity to both listen to the broader church of cyclists and to participate with them lost.
Andrew[/quote]
A bit harsh I think Andrew
Mr Murray said the Government needed to give more consideration to other options, such as on-road bike lanes, which were quicker and cheaper to implement than the PSP network.[/quote][/i]
Makes sense to me. Many of the problems that occur on the existing PSPs are as a result of roadies travelling at speed having to mix it with everyone else, if they have somewhere else to ride then I am less likely to encounter a large train coming at me and my family when we are out for our casual weekend ride around the river.
I don't think that BWA are suggesting that on-road bike lanes are the only answer but one element of a much more considered solution.
My recent experience with BWA is that it is not all about Cyclo Sportif events but more about advocacy for all.
I think that all of the not for profit cycling advocates including you Andrew do a great job and deserve support for their efforts not derision because they did not make a meeting that you thought was important.
BWA Media Release http://www.bwa.org.au/file/BWA%20Media% ... unding.pdf
Westcycle Media Release http://www.westcycle.org.au/images/pdf/ ... 20WABN.pdf
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Thanks for sharing your view.Shrek wrote:I think that all of the not for profit cycling advocates including you Andrew do a great job and deserve support for their efforts not derision because they did not make a meeting that you thought was important.
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I'm a very disappointed.
Process 1 - formation of a overreaching cycling group - FAIL
WestCycle and its $Xm in funds was recently formed to represent all cycling groups by the State Government. Bicycling WA is not a member. Bicycle WA is invited to this announcement:
Unless of course there is a an other reason that the kid is wearing a BWA shirt and the lady in the photo Helen Sadler works at BWA.
Process 2 - wait for public feedback on the draft WA BPN - FAIL
Public feedback doesn't close until mid June 2012, and already the goal posts are changed from the WA BPN document, in particular, the draft budget (see page 37). The draft budget indicates $10m per year from 2013/14 which equates to $90M for this one line item over the life of the 10 year plan. The announcement on Sunday indicates $8.23M for 2012/13 and then $7.75M for 2013/14 and I assume $7.75M there afters which equates to just under $78M. The NET loss is $12M over the 10 years (aka $1.2M per year).
Process 3 - lets be open and honest at the feedback session - FAIL
Are you telling me that NO-ONE who attended the feedback session on Saturday knew that the Minister of Transport was making this announcement on Sunday. What else wasn't shared at the feedback session. One of the critical areas made and discussed was the draft budget provided, which my group indicated that at a minimum it needed to be CPI'ed, and we felt it was not enough. So what's the point in providing this feedback now, given this announcement as clearly Minister of Transport and his Departments aren't listening or even having the politeness to wait until the public feedback period finishes.
Process 4 - media statements should be factual and correct - FAIL
As indicated in point 1, Bicycle WA is not part of WestCycle who now represents all cyclists, so why are BWA quoted in all three news papers, and in addition, the statements are mixed up between Bicycle WA and WestCycle.
I can go on, but hopefully you can feel my disappointment.
Process 1 - formation of a overreaching cycling group - FAIL
WestCycle and its $Xm in funds was recently formed to represent all cycling groups by the State Government. Bicycling WA is not a member. Bicycle WA is invited to this announcement:
Unless of course there is a an other reason that the kid is wearing a BWA shirt and the lady in the photo Helen Sadler works at BWA.
Process 2 - wait for public feedback on the draft WA BPN - FAIL
Public feedback doesn't close until mid June 2012, and already the goal posts are changed from the WA BPN document, in particular, the draft budget (see page 37). The draft budget indicates $10m per year from 2013/14 which equates to $90M for this one line item over the life of the 10 year plan. The announcement on Sunday indicates $8.23M for 2012/13 and then $7.75M for 2013/14 and I assume $7.75M there afters which equates to just under $78M. The NET loss is $12M over the 10 years (aka $1.2M per year).
Process 3 - lets be open and honest at the feedback session - FAIL
Are you telling me that NO-ONE who attended the feedback session on Saturday knew that the Minister of Transport was making this announcement on Sunday. What else wasn't shared at the feedback session. One of the critical areas made and discussed was the draft budget provided, which my group indicated that at a minimum it needed to be CPI'ed, and we felt it was not enough. So what's the point in providing this feedback now, given this announcement as clearly Minister of Transport and his Departments aren't listening or even having the politeness to wait until the public feedback period finishes.
Process 4 - media statements should be factual and correct - FAIL
As indicated in point 1, Bicycle WA is not part of WestCycle who now represents all cyclists, so why are BWA quoted in all three news papers, and in addition, the statements are mixed up between Bicycle WA and WestCycle.
I can go on, but hopefully you can feel my disappointment.
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
I feel your disappointment Rolandrolandp wrote:I'm a very disappointed.
Process 1 - formation of a overreaching cycling group - FAIL...
Process 2 - wait for public feedback on the draft WA BPN - FAIL...
Process 3 - lets be open and honest at the feedback session - FAIL...
Process 4 - media statements should be factual and correct - FAIL
As indicated in point 1, Bicycle WA is not part of WestCycle who now represents all cyclists, so why are BWA quoted in all three news papers, and in addition, the statements are mixed up between Bicycle WA and WestCycle.
I can go on, but hopefully you can feel my disappointment.
I don't see why BWA or any other cycling organisation should not be quoted in the newspapers, their opinion deserves to be ignored just as much as anyones.
Westcycle does not represent all cyclists it only represents the views of those who run Westcycle.
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
The WABN was aiming for $14mio per year from 2013/14 onwards, the announcement gives $10mio for 2013/14. This is better than the $2.75mio at the moment. Taking cost increases into account, the amount budgeted is less than the amount spent in 1998.
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During the WABN feedback session it was noticed that the suggested funding requirements would clearly be insufficent to build the works outlined. Cutting it by $5mio per year will make it even harder.
One of the weak points in the WABN plan is the lack of economic justification to build the paths. This funding announcement is the result.
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During the WABN feedback session it was noticed that the suggested funding requirements would clearly be insufficent to build the works outlined. Cutting it by $5mio per year will make it even harder.
One of the weak points in the WABN plan is the lack of economic justification to build the paths. This funding announcement is the result.
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
I am getting confused with this funding announcement now.
If BicyclingWA has it right we should be really excited about this and should be writing off to the Minister to thank him and maybe kiss the ground he walks on ...
My problem is that the maths just don't seem to add up so I do not understand why BicyclingWA is so excited. Can someone explain what I am missing here?
The source of the quotes is an email from Jeremy Murray, dated May 11, 2012 with the subject line "A special message from Bicycling Western Australia." Copies available on request.
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The Government has committed an additional $20 million over the next two years to install high grade Principal Shared Paths (PSP) along the Perth to Fremantle PSP between Shenton Park and Loch Street and Grant Street to Curtin Avenue and an extension of the Perth to Midland PSP from Guildford to Midland. BWA has been calling for the completion of the Shenton Park and Grant Street sections for some time and we are pleased to see that our campaigning has come to fruition. The Department of Transport has also indicated that planning and design work will commence on other projects highlighted in the WABN. In addition, $7.5 million will be released over the next four years from the Perth Parking Fund to improve cycling infrastructure in and around the Perth CBD. The works centre around the major infrastructure developments of the Perth Waterfront Redevelopment, Perth Arena, City Link and Riverside projects. You can find details of the announcement HERE
If BicyclingWA has it right we should be really excited about this and should be writing off to the Minister to thank him and maybe kiss the ground he walks on ...
It is really important that you take the time to send a short message to the Minister and congratulate the State Government on these vital funding commitments. Your letter of support will demonstrate to the Government that the bike riding community is united in its desire to achieve positive outcomes for all bike riders.
My problem is that the maths just don't seem to add up so I do not understand why BicyclingWA is so excited. Can someone explain what I am missing here?
The source of the quotes is an email from Jeremy Murray, dated May 11, 2012 with the subject line "A special message from Bicycling Western Australia." Copies available on request.
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
More press on the this announcment in InmyCommunity.
Full news story on the Inmycommunity website.
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THE State Government has committed $28 million over two years to its bicycle network plan, providing certainty for local cyclists.
The WABNP was released in early March; however the plan did not contain a solid funding commitment from the Government.
Interest groups, including Cycling WA and Bicycling WA, voiced concern over the apparent lack of funding detail.
But on Sunday, May 6, Transport Minister Troy Buswell and Treasurer Christian Porter announced that cycling infrastructure would be receiving $28 million in funding over the next two years.
Principal Shared Paths, the core part of the plan, will receive the most attention, with the bicycle link between Bassendean and Midland included in the funding allocation.
Mr Buswell said the additional Budget allocation would also mean that the funding available for Perth Bicycle Network grants would double from $2 million to $4m over two years...
Full news story on the Inmycommunity website.
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
Must be hard to get the facts right .... PBN grants are steady at $1mio per year all the way to 2013/14Aushiker wrote:More press on the this announcment in InmyCommunity.
Mr Buswell said the additional Budget allocation would also mean that the funding available for Perth Bicycle Network grants would double from $2 million to $4m over two years...
Full news story on the Inmycommunity website.
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Check the announcement and work-up
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
CycleSnail, it is the spin doctors at work. Each grant is matched by the local government, so $20k from State Government is matched by the Local Government by at least $20k. So for this year, $1m from state is also $1m from local = $2m available funds.
Double this as per WABPN, and you then get $4m available funds. So state government in this case is taking credit for $2m funding from local government.
Make sense?
Double this as per WABPN, and you then get $4m available funds. So state government in this case is taking credit for $2m funding from local government.
Make sense?
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
Sort of, except that the PBN funding has not changed (the WABN suggested it should be more, but the Buswell announcement meant it stayed at the current inadequate level).rolandp wrote:CycleSnail, it is the spin doctors at work. Each grant is matched by the local government, so $20k from State Government is matched by the Local Government by at least $20k. So for this year, $1m from state is also $1m from local = $2m available funds.
Double this as per WABPN, and you then get $4m available funds. So state government in this case is taking credit for $2m funding from local government.
Make sense?
If there was a real focus on enabling more people to ride safely to schools, shops, train stations and places of employment, the funding going into the PBN should at least match the funding going towards the PSPs. Perhaps 11000 people per day are commuting into the CBD, many using the PSP's. If we can make the suburbs more alluring to cycle, 100'000s could benefit.
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
CycleSnail, wording from State Government Media (so got to be correct):
Also make sure that you indicate that this is linked to CPI.
Use this in your submision to make sure that the State Government is allocating $4M, which is matched by Local Government for the same amount giving $8M per year. However, you may also want to point out that I don't recall EVER that there has been $4M in grant reguests annually from Local Government (normally it is around the $2M mark), so there also needs to be a facility to ensure that any of the $4M funds not used is channelled back into other improvements.The Minister said the additional Budget funding would also mean the funding available for Perth Bicycle Network grants would double from $2million to $4million over two years, and increase Regional Bicycle Network grants to $1.5million in 2012-13 and to $2million in 2013-14.
“This additional grant funding will benefit metropolitan and regional local governments to develop their local cycling infrastructure projects,” he said.
Also make sure that you indicate that this is linked to CPI.
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Re: WA Bike Plan announcement 06 May 2012
Thanks, Roland. Two different "official" statements, but with different figures.....
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