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Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Oct 22, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Adelaid CyclistsBrisbane Airport is fast becoming a black hole for walking and cycling. With a few exceptions, the poor facilities and lack of consideration for cyclists and pedestrians seems…Continue
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Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users replied to Michelle Crick's discussion "A metre matters" Campaign"Queensland Parliament has decided to have an inquiry on this issue. see http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/work-of-committees/committees/THLGC/inquiries/current-inquiries/Inquiry%20into%20Cycling%20Issues
Trouble is they are looking at old…"
heather replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"Mitch, there is a bicycle lane from the Adelaide Airport to the CBD, although some of it might be peak hour. You can download Transport DPTI cycling maps at http://143.216.32.82/subject/Transport%2C+travel+and+motoring/Cycli...The maps do not…"
Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"Your Lord Mayor, Stephen Yarwood, gave a presentation at Bike Futures Conference in Melbourne last week. He mentioned that Adelaide was to host the VeloCity Conferencein 2014.
I asked him if conference delegates would be able to ride the short…"
Wilson Devo left a comment for Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users"Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the various Event Calendars on this website for the…"
heather replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"Three documents on designing bicycle parking: -- Australian Standards AS 2890.3 -- Often known as Austroads, Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice: Part 14 – Bicycles, 2nd edition, published by Austroads and Standards Australia in 1999 -- The…"
Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"Thank you for the feedback on Bicycle Parking at the airport. Heather here is a pix of the new bicycle parking at Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal Carpark. It is really hard to find as there is no signage or map. I thought about…"
heather replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"Brisbane Airport http://www.bne.com.au/ FAQ Parking and Transport Q. I work at the airport and would like to know where the bike racks are located. A: There are bike racks located on Level 5 of the International Terminal car park. At the Domestic…"
Bicycle Fish replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports""....I do not remember any bike-parking facilities other than handy poles here and there (which work for me just fine)..."
I try to avoid attaching my bike to handy poles myself, as they tend to inconvenience other people ( cyclists and…"
rossmg replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"We advise that a station wagon will not work - however a "standard" car should when in a bike box and only a single passenger who sits in the front.
A bike in a "regular" box "should" fit across the width of a…"
heather replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"rossmg, my bike packed in a Ground Effect bike bag would not fit across the back seat of Mike Brisco's* classic Mercedes. A well-known taxi company said they would not take packed bikes in a station wagon. I took the front wheel and front rack…"
heather replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"Think you will find interesting this AC discussion, Bike parking at Adelaide Airport?http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/bike-parking-at-adelaide
I posted there on 18-Jun-2012: I have drafted a letter to Adelaide Airport Management Centre,…"
Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"Thanks for the info Rossmg. Good to see Adelaide airport have info on their web site regarding bicycle parking. I couldn't find any route info or if the parking is secure.
We often get enquiries from people who want to ride to the Brisbane…"
rossmg replied to Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users's discussion Bicycle and pedestrian access to airports"Adelaide Airport has just had a significant car park upgrade with a multi-story facility put in with a fly-over pedestrian bridge linking the terminal and car-park. I have not cycled there since the new facilities were opened but have been there in…"
Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users posted a discussionBicycle and pedestrian access to airports
Dear Adelaid CyclistsBrisbane Airport is fast becoming a black hole for walking and cycling. With a few exceptions, the poor facilities and lack of consideration for cyclists and pedestrians seems to be a common issue at many airports in Australia. Airport authorities have little interest in active transport users. They are not required by local town planning regulations or state policies to provide for active transport users. Brisbane Airport BUG has been lobbying the federal transport…See More
Brisbane Airport Bicycle Users posted a status"Safe, direct and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access to Airports."
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- To promote the creation of safe, direct and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access to the Brisbane Airport . To advocate for cyclists and pedestrians who commute to and travel within the Brisbane Airport precinct. To work with authorities and the airport community to educate and lobby for improved bicycle and pedestrian access and facilities.
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- At 16:50 on October 19, 2012, Wilson Devo said…
Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the various Event Calendars on this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
To join the Gawler Wheelers Group, just click the '✚Join Gawler Wheelers' button.
This special '✚Join Gawler Wheelers' button (an inactive copy is shown below) appears in the upper right hand corner of the ➨ Gawler Wheelers Group Page.
So, come along and try us out !
All riders are welcome.
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