19-01-2016, 03:28 PM
Political will is needed to make cycling a mainstream form of transport that is supported by high quality, safe cycling routes An appropriate outcome of the review
multi-pronged
equally covers the areas of responsibility
linked and integrated with broader policy initiatives including
Strategic Cycling Network Plan and
Transport for Canberra Plan
1 Urban Planning and Infrastructure
Prioritise cycling infrastructure that physically separates cycles from vehicles.
Urban Planning & Town Centres
DS-13 Review
Extend the network (quite streets)
Maintain on-road cycling facilities
2 Education and Cultural Change
Make Cycling the Norm – mainstream activity
Road User Hierarchy – pedestrians, cyclists, cars
Revise Driver Handbooks for
New
Older
Heavy Vehicles
Assess vulnerable road user elements
3 Education and Cultural Change (cont)
Promote awareness in identified groups
Bus
Taxi
Delivery
Truck
School & Commuter cyclist programs re
Awareness
Road rules
Responsibility
Courtesies
Increased priority to pedestrian & cyclist in road safety measures
4 Policy Development
Road User Hierarchy
Urban Design Standards Guideline adoption
Minimum Passing distance
1 metre – up to 60 kph
1.5 metre – above 60 kph
Rescind dismount rule at Pedestrian Xing
Tiered penalty for Road Crashes – potential consequences
4 Policy Development (cont)
Introduce Strict Liability for Civil law compensation
ACT – no “no fault” compensation scheme
5 Funding
Double the funding on cycling infrastructure
Match the funding with the proposed outcome – 6%
Benefit:Cost = between 2 & 6 times
Increased investment = increased cycling
Canberra 2nd lowest investment of all capitals
Conclusion
Privileged position of the panel members in effecting change
More journeys if safer
Tough political & financial decisions
Thank You