Various cycling developments in the vicinity of Monash Campuses which
may be of interest or need the support of McBUG members

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PARKVILLE - http://www.bv.com.au/change-the-world/41165/
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Construction is complete
17 July 08 There is now a shared path from the tram crossing of
Elliott Avenue through to the Avenue in Parkville. Riders can use
Racecourse Road lanes, the Elliott Avenue lanes and then get through
to the Uni on this new path.

GIPPSLAND- http://www.bv.com.au/change-the-world/41180/
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The Two Towns Trail - Drouin to Warragul
This path was identified during a regional VicRoads Priorities
Workshop in 2006 as an option for further development due to the
frequency of intertown trips for work and school.

Two Towns Trail on schedule
15 July 08. Reports about the status of trail construction are
positive, with a November completion target if weather is
cooperative. The Council can now move on to other matters relating to
the trail -- especially regulations about use and permissable
activities -- in consultation with the community and original
supporters of the trail development.

As this trail is designed as a commuter path to allow walkers and
riders to transit from home to work and school between and within the
two towns, use by horse riders and motor and trail bikes will not be
permitted.

Many other rail trails allow the use of horse riding, but the
proposed regulations for this path are more reflective
of its conception as transportation route, similar to the more urban
paths in the inner Melbourne area.
This makes sense from a bike riding perspective, reflecting the
primarily use this trail. Kudos to trail managers for adjusting trail
regulations to suit usage.

CLAYTON / CAULFIELD - http://www.bv.com.au/change-the-world/10988/
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Pipe trail blockage
18 June 2008. Discussions between stakeholders of the Pipe track
appear to have stagnated after initial steps appeared positive.
VicRoads had previously expressed interest in building the path with
the City of Monash expressing support, having already started to
construct some short sections.

The land owner of the pipe track corridor is Melbourne Water. It is
our understanding that Melbourne Water are comfortable giving access
to the space if specific conditions of maintenance, access and
liability for the path are met.

Discussions with the City of Whitehorse and Melbourne Water have
paused on this issue. Whitehorse City Council listed the project as
a '0-4 year high priority' in their 2007 Bicycle Strategy

Given the importance of this link not only to the region, but also
the many schools and workplaces such as the Tally Ho Business
precinct along this corridor, we believe this path deserves high
priority. In practical terms there is little of a structural nature
to delay this project.

You can help to unblock the pipe trail and show your support by
writing to Whitehorse and Monash City Councils. Please keep it
positive.