Devonport adopts more sustainable road strategy
Devonport Council has voted for a more sustainable approach to transport planning with the adoption of the Road Network Strategy 2023–28.
The strategy focuses on improving safety, connections and reducing transport emissions by encouraging active transport and low emission vehicles.
Of the 22 actions recommended, the following could provide better conditions for bicycle use: Investigate and implement road safety opportunities in the CBD including traffic management, vulnerable road user facilities
Investigate and implement road safety opportunities on arterial roads including modal/flow separation and, speed limit reduction
Investigate and implement road safety opportunities around schools including traffic management and student programs
Resolve modal conflict between heavy vehicles and bike riders on Wright Street as part of Quaylink/State Vehicle Entry Project Continue to pursue funding for Stony Rise Road path between Middle Road and Durkins Road Improve safety and connectivity of active transport routes and facilities Address network conflicts that include active transport modes Burnie coastal pathway works out to tender! Construction of the the coastal pathway from Burnie to Wynyard is getting closer to a start with Burnie Council issuing a tender for the job which closes on 7 July.The council is aiming for work to start from September, but it will depend on the availability of the business that is awarded the tender.Wynyard Council has not lodged a development application for its section of the pathway as it is still working through conservation issues with Parks but is planning on its section coming […]
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