Cairns Bikeway Strategy

WORKS PROGRAM - 1998

Continuing Information from:Works Program 1995 - 1997

13th December 1998

MAIN ROADS: 1. Main Roads is leading the way by implementing on-road bicycle facility design on the Bruce Highway in conjunction with the duplication works. Shoulders provide space for cyclists to ride on the highway. Marked approach bicycle lanes at the approach to intersections is a great improvement. Two underpasses provide access to both sides of the highway and connect a bike path on the eastern side. 2. Likewise, Reservoir Road duplication will provide shoulders good for cyclists. There is also partial bike path provision on the eastern side.

CAIRNS CITY COUNCIL: The bike/foot bridge and connecting paths at Edmonton, Akbar Cl to Talisman Cl is completed. This construction similar to the one near Brinsmead Shopping Plaza is very good and will save cyclists having to travel extra distances on unshouldered roads.

7th July 1998

CAIRNS CITY COUNCIL BUDGET 1998/99: Cyclists are pleased that $100,000 Council's CAPITAL WORKS BUDGET will continue to fund Section 5.9 of the Cairns Bikeway Strategy. This amount is for works to construct:-
1. The final path of the Brinsmead Shopping Plaza project- foot bridges and connecting paths from Springfield Crescent.
2. Construct connections at the closure of Chattaway St and McCoombe St.
3. Construct foot bridge and path to connect Talisman Cl and Akbar Cl, Edmonton.
CBUG has requested that the Council considers funding Section 5.6 "other council programs", the SHOULDER SEALING appendix 5.6(a). These on-road works are vital for creating a safe and efficient bikeways network for commuter, sporting and young cyclists. Funds for on-road works in conjunction with bike paths is very necessary. Hopefully the Council will action some of the shoulder sealing works that are Priority A, from the ROADS BUDGET.

11th May 1998 - HIP, HIP, HOORAY

BLACKSPOT FUNDING: Not only has the shoulder on Sheridan St, adjacent to FOXWOOD, been sealed but CBUG's second nomination for road shoulders on the Capt Cook Hwy from Cairns North to the Barron River bridge also received recognition by Main Roads. And that is not all. CBUG's Cyclist's Road Report No 13 called for shoulder re-sealing south of the Machans Bch roundabout and that has been done too. All these works are now completed and we have BRAND SPANKING NEW SHOULDERS on which to ride. HIP, HIP, HOORAY (3 times)

AFTER

1998 shoulders on Sheridan St

1998 shoulders FOXWOOD

BEFORE

1996 shoulders on Sheridan St

1996 shoulders FOXWOOD

  • These shoulders, adjacent to FOXWOOD, have since been improved by filling in the pot holes and moving the edge line about 20cm. CBUG has been successful in obtaining Federal Blackspot Funding to have this shoulder sealed, to be actioned in the first half of 1998. Queensland Senator Bill O'Chee is thanked for his assistance.

    21st January 1998

    Cairns Bikeway Strategy Implementation Working Group:-

  • Strategy review and setting priorities.
  • March 1998 Cairns City Council 6 monthly budget review:-
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    Comment:

  • The Cairns City Council will delete the estimate of $100,000 a year over 5 years for capital works, from the "Cairns Bikeway Strategy" works program. The first of the documented works in Section 5.8 was under quoted creating a discrepancy between the funds approved by Council and the cost to deliver the 1996/97 projects. Works need to be properly assessed and costed before going to Council for funding so that the projects will be delivered without any unnecessary delays.

  • We also need funding for the "Shoulder Sealing" program which is a safety issue. Cyclists are killed and injured on narrow roads, narrow bike lanes and poor shoulders, where there is no bicycle path, no footpath and no alternate road route. Rider stress discourages people from cycling. We need to do everything we can to encourage people to ride. EVERY ROAD WHICH IS IMPROVED FOR CYCLISTS, MAKES THAT ROAD SAFER FOR MOTORISTS TOO.

  • AND WE HAVE A CYCLING TOURIST INDUSTRY! WHAT ABOUT THEM? There's money to be made here.

  • And what about all the cycling sports? Racing, Mountain Bikes, BMX, Triathlons, Sporting Wheelies.

  • And what about the handicapped persons who ride tricycles and wheel chairs?

  • And what about the thousands of commuters who ride to work, school, shopping, visiting etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc.

  • And what about the recreational cyclist. Wouldn't it be nice to ride a bike route linking all the beaches. Great for tourists too!

  • And what about the hundreds of people who walk, jog and run on our roads and paths for fitness and to enjoy the outdoors.

  • And what about the babies and todlers being wheeled in their prams and strollers?

    TRAFFIC REDUCTION DEPARTMENTS:

  • Transport authorities world wide are establishing traffic reduction strategies.
  • The Cairns Bikeway Strategy is a good place to start.
  • We have to start some where.
  • The cost to implement bikeways (on and off roads) is a fraction of the millions of dollars being expended to cater for one person motor vehicles. Our Council is already aware of this, but will they fund the works to encourage an increase in human powered transport, which is part of the SOLUTION.
  • THIS IS THE CHALLENGE, do our Councillors and public servants have the COURAGE to put bikeways (shoulders, foot bridges and paths) at the top of the Council's priority list?

    OPEN UP THE BIKEWAY NETWORK:

    SECTION PRIORITY AGENCY SUBJECT LOCATION ACTION COMPLETED
    5.1 A MR Underpass, roundabouts Capt Cook Hwy - Reed Rd shoulders and paths Completed 1998 THANKYOU
    5.1, 5.6(a) 9. A MR Road shoulders, Bicycle Paths Bruce Hwy upgrade, Edmonton 2m shoulders, bicycle paths, underpasses Under construction - to be completed by April 1999 Completed: road shoulders travelling south; underpass Blackfellow Ck; temporary path, eastern side to Thomson Rd THANKYOU Caution: no lights; path entry, western side, underpass Blackfellow Ck, downhill tight corner slippery
    5.1, 5.6(a) 5. A MR Shoulders, Paths Brinsmead Rd - Kamerunga Rd shoulders, 2.5m path Griffiths St to Loridan Dr Under construction
    5.1, 5.6(a) 7. A MR Shoulders, path Redlynch by-pass 2m shoulders and path Under construction
    5.1, 5.6(a) 6. A MR Road shoulders Reservoir Rd upgrade Car parking lane Pease St to Griffiths St, 2.5m footway Pease St - bus stop 60m Completed 1997 No approach bike lanes at intersections, No bicycle detector loop at Enmore St
    - CBUG submission MR Bicycle lanes Florence St Bicycle lanes, approach lanes at intersections, Mulgrave Rd - Sheridan St Completed 1997 THANKYOU
    5.2, 5.6(a) 8. A MR Road Shoulder Gordon Ck bridge Construct shoulder, seal shoulder on bridge -
    5.2 B - CBUG Report No 60 MR Bicycle detectors McCoombe St Givens St and Kingsford St Completed December 1997 THANKYOU
    5.2 B - CBUG submission MR Safety rail Saltwater Ck bridge Re-align safety rail Completed THANKYOU
    5.2 A MR Pedestrian crossings Bruce Hwy and Portsmith Rd Construct pedestrian crossings and signals Completed THANKYOU
    5.2 B - CBUG BLACK SPOT FUNDING MR Road shoulder Sheridan St Travelling north, 2m shoulder 240m south of Saltwater Ck bridge Completed May 1998 Travelling south, bicycle lane removed to create left turn lane
    5.2, 5.6(a) 14. A - CBUG Reports 4(2), 5(2), 8(4), 27, 61, BLACK SPOT FUNDING MR Road Shoulders Capt Cook Hwy, Cairns North to Barron R bridge Construct shoulders Completed May 1998 THANKYOU
    5.2 A - CBUG Report Nos 37, 51 MR Bike lanes Sheridan St Mark bike lanes 250m south of Saltwater Ck bridge Completed 1997, Shoulder sealed May 1998
    5.2 CBUG Report No 55 MR/CCC Median crossing James St Median crossing west of Lily Ck completed THANKYOU hand rails LOOKING GOOD
    5.2, 5.6(a) 15. A MR Road shoulders Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater to Redlynch Construct shoulders -
    Appendix 4 A - CBUG Report Nos 50, 52 CCC Bike lanes Bunda St 1.5m bike lanes Aplin St - Spence St Completed 1997 narrow bike lane left turn Spence St
    - - CCC Bike lanes Martyn St and Mulgrave Rd Bicycle lanes and approach lanes at intersection, Florence St upgrade Completed 1997 THANKYOU
    - Division 8 CCC Shoulders Richardson St Road shoulders As at 3rd Feb 98 Completed THANKYOUCouncillor Deirdre Ford
    5.6(a) 1. A - CBUG Report No 44 CCC Road shoulders Dunne Rd 2m shoulders - McGregor Rd, shoulders 350m - Waste Treatment Site -
    5.6(a) 2. A - CBUG Report No 44 CCC Road shoulders McGregor Rd Seal shoulders where missing -
    5.6(a) 3. A CCC Road shoulders Reed Rd Construct 1.5 m shoulders -
    5.6(a) 4. A - CBUG Reports 91, 68 CCC Road shoulders Machans Bch Access Rd Seal shoulders 350m both sides -
    5.6(a) 10. A - CBUG Report 57 CCC Road shoulders Upward St, Severin St to Draper St Construct shoulders -
    5.6(a) 11. A - CBUG Report 54 CCC Road shoulders Upward St, McLeod St to Sheridan St Construct shoulders -
    5.6(a) 12. A - CBUG Report 5(1) CCC Road shoulders Hollways Bch Access Rd Construct shoulders -
    5.6(a) 16. A - CBUG Report 8(2) CCC Road Moody St, Callaghan St to Swallow St Construct shoulder, remark edge lines -
    5.8(a) A and B CCC Lane marking 23 items Bicycle lanes and car parking lanes Most completed; Audit needed
    5.8 annually CCC Bicycle parking - parking rail -
    - School Safe Program CCC/MR Underpass and paths Skeleton Ck - Bruce Hwy Underpass and paths Completed: underpass; path, Supply Rd to foot bridge; temporary paths, foot bridge to Trafalgar Rd and exit underpass eastern side THANKYOU Caution: no lights; underpass exit eastern side, grass track to Progress Rd via Bruce Hwy (wrong way travelling north)
    5.9 1. A CCC 2 bridges and path Springfied Cres to Brinsmead Shopping Plaza 2x3m bridges 20m and 2.5m path 165m Bridges Completed Apr 98 Gradients onto bridges for electric wheel chairs GOOD complete path to shops CCC budget 1998/99
    5.9 2. A CCC closure Chataway St - McCoombe St, 2x2m footways 18m and ramps CCC budget 1998/99
    5.9 3. A CCC bridge and path Collinson Ck - Ragnar St bridge 25m and 2.5m path 185m CCC budget 1998/99, Completed November 1998 THANKYOU
    5.9 4. A CCC path Smithfield - Avondale Ck 2.5m path 1000m (MR underpass path 250m) -
    5.9 5. - CCC bridge, boardwalk and path Clifton Bch - Kewarra Bch bridge 25m, boardwalk 25m and 3m path 500m -
    5.9 6. A CCC bridge and path Poolwood - Cyprea Cl 3m bridge 4m and 2m path 80m -
    5.9 7. B CCC bridge and path Sinclair St - Jacob Cl 2.5m bridge 20m and 2m path 60m -
    5.9 8. B CCC path Pease St -Springfield Cres 2.5m path 410m -
    5.9 9. - CCC path Spence St - Wharf St 2.5m path 500m -
    5.9 10. A CCC bridge and path Pease St - Patience St 2m path 60m and 170m, 8m bridge -
    5.9 11. B CCC path Capt Cook Hwy - Clifton Village 2m path 15m -
    5.9 12. A CCC path Poolwood Rd, Trinity Anglican - Ibis Cl 2m path 400m Completed as part of another project
    5.9 13. A CCC path Harvey St - Redlynch Intake Rd 2.5m path 350m Deleted 1998
    5.9 14. 15. A CCC/Qld Railways railway crossing, path and bicycle route signs Aeroglen Dr - Johnston St railway crossing, 2m path 70m and bicycle route signs Deleted 1998
    5.9 16. A - Division 2 CCC path Stokes St Edmonton, Hambledon School 2.5m path 160m Completed, November 1997 THANKYOU SCHOOL SAFE PROGRAM Councillor Fran Lindsay

    Please note: This information is mostly about Priority A works. Priority B and C can be read in the "Cairns Bikeway Strategy - Final Report July 1996", available at:-

  • "Bike Officer" Verda Clayton, Culture and Lifestyle Services, Cairns City Council.
  • All 12 Cairns City Divisional Councillors.
  • The Secretary, Cairns Bicycle User Group.

    Cyclists' Road Path Reports

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