Bicycle Action Plan
The Adelaide City Council's Bicycle Action Plan 2011-2013 is an exciting move forward for current and potential cyclists.
The popularity of cycling is increasing significantly as people become more aware of the health, environmental and financial benefits cycling can provide.
Journey to Work data from the 2006 Census reveals that, for City workers, cycling has increased from 1.9% of total trips to 3.1% from 2001 to 2006. This is a 61.7% increase in cycle only trips since 2001. On an average weekday, approximately 3,200 people ride to the City.
The on-road bike lanes, off-road bike paths and the bike racks and lockers delivered by the Bicycle Action Plan will further strengthen the opportunities for people cycling to, from, within and around the City of Adelaide and its Park Lands.
A highlight of the first year of projects will be the construction in Sturt Street of South Australia's first Copenhagen-style bicycle lane - which positions the bike lane between the kerb and on-street parking.
The Bicycle Action Plan demonstrates Council's leadership and commitment to both sustainable transport and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in support of Council's aspirations for an accessible carbon neutral City.
Implementation of the Bicycle Action Plan will require approximately $3.05m over three years.
Aims
● Create opportunities for cyclists by completing the primary bicycle lane network by the end of 2011/13 and installing on-street and offstreet self-secured bicycle parking at key locations; and then
● Optimise opportunities for cyclists by completing the secondary bicycle lane network by the end of 2011/13 and providing secure off-street bicycle parking.
Focus Areas
● Bicycle Lanes – On-road bike lanes.
● Park Lands Trail – Once complete, it will encircle the City of Adelaide.
● Supporting Infrastructure – On-street and off-street bicycle racks, bicycle parks and amenities in private buildings.
● Free City Bikes – Council funded initiative whereby bicycles are available free of charge for use by City workers, residents, students and visitors.
● Advocacy, Promotion and Education – Working with the State government and other Councils, to promote cycling and supporting events such as Ride to Work Day.
Outcomes (by 2013)
● Completion of the primary and secondary on-street bicycle lane network.
● Completion of two additional stages of the Park Lands Trail.
● Secure bicycle parking at each of Council's UPark carparks, together with lockers.
● Six on-street bicycle nodes in key locations.
● An additional 120 on-street bicycle parking rails to support the on-street and Park Lands bicycle networks.
● Two new Free City Bike nodes, one in the centre of the City.
● Research to inform future planning and promotion.
● Targeted promotion of cycling to City businesses and educational institutions.
● Promotion of the Adelaide City Council cycling network.
● Education of road users (in partnership with others).
● A strengthened cycling culture.
For more information: Download the Bicycle Action Plan 2011-2013
(PDF)