Although Manningham City Council, had planned grade separating the pedestrian crossing at Frederick Street and/or Council Street in the planning of the Doncaster Hill Activity Centre, it was never feasible due to design and funding constraints. Any construction of new pedestrian overpasses would have to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) which requires low […]
Category: Walking
Leading Law Firm Confirms Councils and RTA Can Be Liable for Deaths and Injuries on Shared Bicycle Paths
No Speed Limits – No Risk Analysis or Duty of Care – No Insurance Cover – No Identification Required for Cyclists – No Means of Enforcement “Councils Must Build Dedicated Bicycle Paths – Footpaths Are For Pedestrians” Leading law firm Slater and Gordon has been retained by the Pedestrian Council of Australia to provide advice […]
The Residents are voting with their feet !
This was the scene leaving Curlew Court, and marching up to the Council offices on Sunday. Click on the photos to see the full picture It was a great turnout – thanks to all for showing their support, and a big thanks to all those that helped make it work. We hope this show of […]
Bike path cost a bit steep, Bicycles & Expert Consultants !
This one just in from Warren, the champion for the bike riders and pedestrians amongst us.. Part 2 Julip, I would appreciate it if you could arrange it for the website. It should also be in tomorrow’s paper. There is more to this story than meets the eye, either there was an instruction not to […]
8 yrs, 3 costly Pedestrian/Cycling plans, and not a single reference to unsafe gradients !
This one just in from Warren, the champion for the bike riders and pedestrians amongst us.. Part 1 From: Warren [address not published] Sent: Thursday, 7 July 2011 12:01 PM To: Manningham Leader Subject: Dual paths, Letter for residents comments After 8 years and substantial revenue directed towards the promotion of three costly Pedestrian/Cycling […]