George Burnett Leisure Centre, Manning Road, Karawarra
Present: Kevin Trent, Alan Brown, Graham Blackwell, Chris Pudney, Warwick Boardman
Apologies: Andrea Callaghan
Press Release
Warwick Boardman prepared a press release congratulating the City on the new route markers applied to PBN routes. He contact the Community Newspapers. A photograph of some markers was taken and the article was published in the Southern Gazette.
Well done Warwick!
Mount Henry Road Modifications
Traffic calming measures applied to Mount Henry Road have resulted in narrowing of the southbound lane and planting of trees in the road median. The result is quite dangerous for cyclists as the narrower lane poses the risk that impatient drivers might attempt to squeeze past cyclists. As Mount Henry Road serves several schools in the area (Aquinus, St. Pius and Manning Primary), young cyclists are particularly at risk.
Warwick Boardman prepared a press release and wrote to the CEO. A letter of response was received from the Mayor.
The BUG's concern was also expressed to City engineer, Trevor Quinn.
ACTION: propose that alternate trees are removed from the median. This will provide motorists with sufficient width and distance to safely pass cyclists.
ACTION (Chris Pudney): raise the issue at the next TRAG meeting.
Manning Primary School Travel Survey
Graham and Bridget Blackwell prepared a survey of travel and access patterns for parents of Manning Primary school. Forty responses (23%) were received. The survey supported the
- need for a path linking the school to the path from Manning oval
- extension of 40km/h speed zone from Duckett Drive to Jarman Avenue (past Manning Hall)
ACTION (Kevin Trent): clarify process needed to extend 40km/h zone.
Well done Graham and Bridget!
TravelSmart/RoadWise Action Group (TRAG)
A new TravelSmart/RoadWise officer, Andrea Callaghan, has been appointed. TRAG meetings will resume starting September 12.
Action Plan
- Raise Bodkin Park path connectivity issues to high.
- Add item for modifying old path bollards in Waterford.
- Alan Brown noted a general improvement in the incidence of "lycra hoon" behaviour.
- Kevin Trent mentioned the Main Roads notification number 138-138.
5pm Monday September 24 at Thelma Street depot.
