Hi Folks, admin/BuG secretary here – I thought it might be a good time to provide BUG members with a reminder re. opportunities for direct input to the PAE Council’s ongoing implementation of the Bike Plan.

Although there’s a need for continued focus on gaps in PAE’s ‘arterial bike network’ (secure inter-suburban bike routes), the Council is also now able to focus much more on establishing ‘secondary’ or feeder routes, safer routes-to-schools, better footpaths & ramps, crossings & refuges, speed limits, bike parking & all the other more minor works that make bicycle use and walking more secure & attractive!

Accordingly Council are maintaining an online interactive ‘Out & About’ map that allows community members to identify needs for specific works by type& location, with regular updates indicating progress & installation.

The PAE council area is enormous so identifying local needs is both an ongoing & overwhelming task! Both PortBUG & Council agree that community inputs are ESSENTIAL for a satisfactory outcome! You are encouraged to indentify any of the infrastructure needs mentioned, go to the Out & About map & nominate what is needed there (see link below).

https://participate.cityofpae.sa.gov.au/walking-and-cycling-plan

I know personally that the nomination process works having now seen installation of several improvements I’ve & others have nominated, including:

• much improved pedestrian ramps & a new crossing on Quebec St in the Port Adelaide Mall shopping precinct &…
• new bike parking facilities in the cafe strip at Semaphore (see below).

We’ve been very impressed with such responses & the level of attention & commitment to Active Travel shown by PAE’s planning & transport officers. However they are few in number & they need your help – so please check the map out & ‘have your say’!