There is a forum this Thursday 23rd Sept at 6pm in Norwood at the Osmond Terrace Function Centre where the community can have their say regarding improving cycling infrastructure for the area.
I wrote a letter concerning this to the Editor of the East Torrens Messenger, which didn't appear, but I reproduce it in full here:
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Dear Sir
I would like to encourage all residents who are interested in improving cycling
safety to attend the Community Forum this Thursday evening 6pm at the Osmond
Terrace Function Centre, hosted by Steven Marshall, MP for Norwood.
Mr Marshall’s Bicycle Boulevard proposal has focused on Beulah Road as its starting point, but if the proposal has community support and is successfully implemented, it could be an example for improved cycling and pedestrian facilities throughout the eastern suburbs and metropolitan area.
As secretary of the Bicycle Institute of SA, and as a candidate for NPSP Council,
and especially as a parent who cycles with my child, I heartily support any moves
to improve cycling safety. Making bicycle use safer will improve amenity for all
residents, making it easier for people to choose to leave their car at home and go
about their daily business by bike, reducing vehicle traffic and the associated costs.
If the community makes it clear that they are concerned about safety for bicycle
users and better living for all, then I am confident our state and local governments
will listen.
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Details of the forum can be found here
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