Submission
Do you think the proposed P5 restrictions for the 4 new carparks by the University Library are appropriate?
No
If not, what restriction/s would you suggest?
These should be P10 rather than P5.
Do you think the proposed P5 restrictions for the 5 new carparks opposite Hyde Street are appropriate?
No
If not, what restriction/s would you suggest?
Again these should be P10 rather than P5.
Do you think these parking restrictions (as shown in the map) are still appropriate?
Yes
If no, what changes to the restrictions do you recommend?
Do you have any other comments about the proposed restrictions on Albany Street and surrounding streets?
1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001457518303981 Shows that "dooring" from cars is significant cause of injury to cyclists. You should carefully consider whether angle parks or parallel parks are safer for cyclists. A significant buffer should be placed between any parked cars and cyclists to prevent reversing and dooring injuries.
2.The bike lanes should be painted red or use Red aggregate to indicate it is a bike lane. My observation is that most road users see a green area as favorable to vehcile occupation rather than avoiding it. "Green means go for it". the Red color is an indication to pedestrians that they should not occupy the bike lane. My observation is that pedestrians obey red pathways as "no go area". Red bike paths are very common in Europe.
3. While this is an improvement on current infrastructure, it is imperative that the George Street Cycle lanes join with the university and 1 way system pathways. Therefore to avoid the 'island effect' the missing link outside Rob Roy dairy to Captain Cook must be completed in both directions. Unfortunately, you have this currently marked as "no change this block". As a cyclist I have found this section of road particularly hazardous when moving between George Street and the university - a very popular but dangerous option for cyclists
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1147852
Submitter name:
robert orchiston