Cairns Bicycle & Pedestrian Focus Group 31st March 2010

Meeting Minutes

Date

31 March 2010 December 2009

Start Time 3:00 p.m.

Finish Time 4:30 p.m.

Location McKenzie Room, 2nd Floor CRC offices

Meeting Purpose

Cairns Bicycle & Pedestrian Focus Group

Attendees

Chair    Cr Kirsten Lesina    (KL) Walking & Cycling Community Group    Richie Bates    (DO) Transport & Main Roads    Helius Visser    (HV)     Ray Plasto    (RP)     Brian Hughes     (BH) CRC    Steve Tyter    (ST)         Joan Crawford    (JC)

Apologies

Louise Jones (CRC) Mark Allen (QE) Jason Smith (QP) Elisha McGuinness (TPHU)

Actions and Agreements

Raised By

What

Action By

When

Completed

Outstanding Items

DTMR to provide feedback on Wrights Creek Bridge issue   DTMR acknowledged that the upgrade of Wrights Creek is a priority to the community. HV informed the Group that DTMR had made a $5M funding submission to the Federal Government but no firm commitment has been made at this stage.   DTMR to update status of intersection upgrade at Stoney Creek and Kamerunga Roads   HV reported that DTMR is investigating providing lights at this intersection and will report back to the group when the feasibility of this option have been fully evaluated, costed and timed.

For Noting           For Noting

No Further Action         No Further Action

General Business

Community Walking & Cycling Group

Formation of new Cycling Far North Group Richie Bates advised the group that David O'Loughlin has resigned as the chair of the Community Walking & Cycling Group. Cr Lesina recommended that this community group could be disbanded and the newly formed Cycling Far North Group represent the community at the Focus Group meeting.   Richie Bates outlined that the group is currently being formalised and will represent all levels of cyclists including recreational cyclists, commuter cyclists and cycling clubs. The group has been formed to lobby on behalf of far north cyclists on issues as they arise. Currently Ritchie Bates is the Acting Chair until the group is formalised shortly.   Action The Focus Group to

For Noting

No Further Action

DTMR

1.    Accident Matching Study DTMR are progressing a joint project with Queensland Health through the Cairns Base Hospital to capture more detailed data on cycling accidents in Cairns. The project is currently being vetted by the Ethics Committee and if approved will commence in July.   2.    Copenhagen Treatment DTMR have installed a form of Copenhagen treatment on Mulgrave Rd between Brown St and Tills St. This one way 1.5m wide cycle lane treatment has been installed to address a lack of space for cyclists travelling south in this area and will be evaluated for its effectiveness.

For Noting         For noting

No Further Action         No Further Action

DTMR

Safety Group BH reported that a 2 year Road Safety Action Plan is currently being prepared and should be ready by June 2010 which covers the Far North Queensland three local Council areas. A recommendation from this Plan will be that Councils are to be proactive in managing their own crash data information. The position of Road Safety Officer has recently been discussed with Noel Rumble and if supported, the position will sit in either DTMR or Cairns Regional Council.

For Noting

No Further Action

CRC

Project Updates Cairns Cycling & Walking Strategy Review is in its Draft form and will be released for community comment at the beginning of May.   CBD Circuit Route is currently out for public comment and will progress to construction once the community feedback has been received and reviewed for changes to the current route and treatments.   The Jobs Fund Bike Path projects are progressing and are on track to be finalised by the June 2010 deadline.

For Noting

No Further Action

Next meeting – Thursday 24th June 2010. Meeting closed at 4:30pm

Cairns Bicycle & Pedestrian Focus Group Meeting 31st March 2010

Cairns Bicycle & Pedestrian Focus Group

    

Monday 7th June:1715

Minutes from Cycling Far North meeting

 

Monday 7^th June:1715

Coffee Bean Café, the Pier Market Place

 

 

Apologies: Glenys Duncombe, David O'Loughlin

 

Present: Richie bates, Judy Phillips & Sue Rayner

 

• A date to be confirmed for the first public forum meeting: awaiting feedback from Glenys & David re their availability. Early July has been proposed.
  
• Executive Committee roles all filled: Richie Bates: President, Sue Rayner: Vice President, David O'Loughlin: Secretary, Judy Phillips: Treasurer, Glenys Duncombe: Executive Committee Member
  
• It was discussed that it would be prudent to have a Tablelands representative as an Executive Committee member: Sue will make contact with Dave Prete, Leasie Velderhoff & Gayle Stitcher, via e-mail, for their advice on an appropriate person.
  
• Web site development is in the discussion phase still. Sue has made contact with IT expert re the set up of a web page containing an Incidents page and a Log Your Ride page. Awaiting follow up and a quote before submitting to Simone Carter.
  
• Sue has made contact with Dr Gayle Stitcher re the public forums around animosity towards cyclists. Agreed that these will proceed after CFN's public forum.
  
• Sue suggested some interim signage at Wrights Creek bridge until main road works are complete: green cycling lane paint, a digital display either side of the bridge operating in the weekends saying: Reduce your speed, cyclists use this bridge. Richie will contact Helius at main roads.
  
• Sue received no response to an e-mail asking if the work on the Captain Cook Highway roundabouts was complete. They require the rubber bumpers on the exit as well as the entrance. Sue will re-email Main Roads.
  
• It was agreed that ALL new requests/bodies for work must be sanctioned by the committee and are to be in line with our goals and objectives
  
• All paperwork to become incorporated is now complete and CFN is incorporated. Many thanks to Richie & Judy for completing this so quickly.
  

 

Meeting closed 1830.

Next meeting: TBC

Action and Agreement Record
Cycling Far North
Date/Time Monday 17th May			Duration	Location Coffee Bean Estate- Pier.
Attendees		Judi Phillips, Richie bates, David O'Loughlin, Glenys Duncombe
Apologies		Sue Rayner
Actions and Agreements
No	What				Who	When	Completed
	The meeting began with a welcome to Senior Sergeant Simone Carter of the Queensland Police.   Simone discussed her role with the group. Simone manages many projects in the Far North that focus on preventative strategies related to Crime Prevention, Road Safety, and work in Indigenous Communities etc.   The exchange between CFN and Simone was extremely positive and fitted with the values of the group focussing on working collaboratively and positively with all agencies impacting on the provision of facilities for cycling and safety of cyclists.   We discussed the very successful Share the Road campaign and its impending launch.   Simone outlined the local projects related to cycling that were receiving support from Queensland Police.   An issue of the long term sustainability of projects was discussed particularly as it relates to CFN and Police collaborative project in establishing a cyclist's website.   The meeting by Simone as a representative of the Queensland Police with CFN Executive was seen by members as being most valuable and achieved the establishment of a strong supportive relationship.
Business Arising from Previous minutes.
	Email group issues are ongoing and the eventual email group depends on the nature of the relationship established with cycling bodies in the Far North.				Ongoing
	Bicycle Queensland. No report on this item due to Sue's absence.				Ongoing - Sue
	Incorporation issues to general Business.
	Survey of Cyclists.				Ongoing
	Wrights Creek Bridge. Richie reported on correspondence with the local federal member Jim Turnour. Unfortunately the outcome was inconsequential but did promote the issue and will be followed up.				Richie.
	Bicycle Clinics. Glenys to send information to Parramatta Primary School.				Glenys
	Schools Network Links. David to contact all schools to advertise the existence of CFN and encourage them to seek our support when needed.				David
	Blog site ongoing and relates to the discussions between Sue and Sergeant Carter on the Cyclists Website development.
	Ramps to Ramsey Street				Ongoing
	Capt. Cook H/W roundabouts. Sue to request update on the provision of rubber kerb barriers on exits as well as entries.				Ongoing
General Business
	Incorporation. Richie distributed the paperwork related to incorporation and a discussion followed regarding the process. Agreed to work on this and present the outcomes at the next meeting				Richie and Judi.
	Cycling Advocacy: Richie advised the group of his associate membership of a State Transport Reference group In this role he intends to be a strong advocate for cycling.				Richie
	David absent on leave and will pass on the CFN distribution group to Judi.				David to Judi
	Transport Infrastructure and cycling in the Tablelands: Cycling awareness on the Tablelands. Richie will follow up sensitively with David Prete.				Richie
	Communication with cycling groups. Richie to formulate a letter to all cycling groups with a request that they nominate a delegate to liaise with CFN				Richie
	Public Meeting: This was discussed at length – particularly setting a date. It was the consensus of the group to proceed in a manner that would ensure the best outcome and one that shows the greatest respect for the commitment and contribution of those supporting the CFN group.
	Next Meeting: Monday 7th June 5:15 to 6:15 Coffee Bean Estate

 

 

Minutes 26th April 2010

Minutes

Action and Agreement Record
Cycling Far North
Date/Time Thursday, 26 April 2010			Duration 5:30 to 6:30	Location Coffee Bean Pier
Attendees		Judi Phillips, , Richie bates, David O'Loughlin Sue Rayner,
Apologies		Glenys Duncombe
Actions and Agreements
No	What				Who	When	Completed
	Email Distribution Group. Richie's contact with Cycling Groups is ongoing.				Richie
	Communication with Bicycle Queensland. This remains ongoing with responses and advice from BQ officer being expected but seemingly delayed.				Sue
	Incorporation of CFN. Richie to gain information on draft constitution David to forward website links to Richie re Incorporation procedures. Formal meeting to establish CFN. Richie to construct letter to members and forward to David for distribution.				Richie. David Richie
	Survey of Cyclist accidents and links with Dr Gayle Stitcher. Ongoing Contact with Helius Visser re accident information survey. Richie to follow up and negotiate with Main Roads for them to become the host on their website for accident reporting.				Sue     Richie
	Wrights Creek Bridge. Communication with Federal Member, Jim Turnour. Richie reported on correspondence and response from Jim regarding the hazardous condition of Wrights Creek bridge.				Richie
	Bicycle Clinics. Sponsored by Queensland Rail and supported by CFN. Currently underway at Woree primary School under direction of Richie bates.				Richie
	Schools Network Links. David to contact all schools to advertise the existence of CFN and encourage them to seek our support when needed.				David
	Inter-communication between cyclists via the internet: David to explore the use of a blog site to meet this need. E.g. a resident may wish to gather people to ride a commuting route as a bike bus. Where can they currently go to do this? Sue also to confer with Web specialist to explore this need.				David     Sue.
	Ramp entry into Ramsay Street underpass.    Sue to follow up with Helius Visser.				Sue
	Capt. Cook H/W roundabouts. Sue to request update on the provision of rubber kerb barriers on exits as well as entries.
	Mid January Memorial /Ride of Silence. The Ride of Silence is held world-wide on 18th to 22nd May. CFN to continue to support the Mid January Memorial ride held each year on the Anniversary of the death of Dr Hassan Al Shazley. In Cairns this will take the place of the Ride of Silence.
	Tuesday Night Bike Ride. This began on Tuesday 20th April with 12 riders and was deemed a success. To provide a more appropriate venue for socialising the group will now meet each Tuesday at PaddyWhacks on Shields Street ready for a 6:30 sharp start. Afterwards at PaddyWhacks. It was emphasised that CFN has only advertised this ride and that all cyclists are to be responsible for themselves. At the beginning of the ride cyclists without their own insurance will be encouraged to join BQ, or similar provider, to benefit from accident insurance. It is hoped cyclists will choose to join this ride each Tuesday.				Report from David.
	Next Meeting: 5:15 on 13th May 2010. Coffee Bean Estate on the Pier.

 

 

 

Minutes of the Meeting: 8th April 2010

Action and Agreement Record
Cycling Far North
Date/Time 08/04/2010			Duration 5:30 to 6:30	Location Coffee Bean Pier
Attendees		Judi Phillips, Glenys Duncombe, Richie bates, David O'Loughlin
Apologies		Sue Rayner,
Actions and Agreements
No	What				Who	When	Completed
	Business arising from previous meeting. 11th March. Responses in Italics for items 1 to 9 below.
	Email Distribution Group. Email Groups of Sue, Judi and Richie to be added to Cycling Far North Distribution group held by David. (May need to check with members first.) David to eventually rationalise with Glenys's email group.   In the meantime we encourage all cyclists to send an email to David to seek a listing on the distribution group.   08/04/2010 New Action: It was agreed that CFN would contact each Cycling Group in Cairns. (Their admin addresses to be located to enable personal contact.) Following this contact their email addresses to be passed on to the secretary. This will allow CFN to distribute information to cycling groups who then distribute it to their members. This process was seen to be consistent with and recognise CFN as a representative body for all Cycling Groups				All               Richie to contact all groups	15th April
	Publicity. It was agreed that David set up a blog site. 08/04/2010Blog site set up				David	Bring to next meeting
	Bicycle Queensland. David to email Andrew Demack with CC to Sue Rayner. Sue to then coordinate a meeting with Andrew. Matters to discuss include, Incorporation, Grants availability, Constitution, Position Descriptions of elected positions. This meeting to take place prior to a public forum.   08/04/2010 Contact made with Andrew and Sue. Sue following up. Sue to report on progress at next meeting				David re email Sue to then follow up with BQ.   Sue
	Report on BFN. It was agreed that David would draft a brief report on BFN Executive Meetings for distribution to those on the list.   08/04/2010 Agreed that David would post all minutes on the CFN Blog site.				David     David	Distributed by Friday 26th
	Policy/Purpose/Goals of CFN David and Richie to meet to develop a draft for consideration by the Executive Committee.   08/04/2010 Ongoing and seen to be linked to Sue's contact with Bicycle Queensland.				David and Richie	By Thursday 8th April
	QUT. Survey. Sue reported on Meeting with Gayle Sticher regarding Bicycle Survey and her attendance at 4CA   08/04/2010 Following discussion it was agreed that Richie would contact Helius Visser to seek their involvement in the development of the survey, collection and collation of data etc. (Time consuming for volunteers.) Richie and Helius Visser, Transport and Main Roads, to access Sue and Judi as Resource people given the significant work already undertaken by them. Option provided for Helius to meet with CFN.				Sue
	Media Release. It was decided that a Media Release re CFN would be inappropriate at this stage.
	Meeting called by Helius Visser for 15th March. It was agreed that Richie would attend and report back at the next meeting				Richie	8th April.
	Cairns Regional Council Pedestrian and Cycling Focus Group. David to draft a letter to seek attendance at this group of a member of the Executive Committee. Next Meeting of this group Wednesday 31st March 3.00PM at the Council.   08/04/2010Richie gave brief report on the meeting. It was agreed that once the minutes of this group are distributed to attendees that Richie will forward them to the secretary for wider distribution to all on the CFN email distribution group.				David and Richie	Letter to be sent by 26th March.
	General Business:
1	Volunteer Grant. Richie and David reported on a meeting with Antonia Moore. Antonia had suggested that her service club as a Legal Entity could 'host' an application from CFN for a Volunteer Grant from the Queensland Government. It was decided that at this stage in the formation of CFN that it would be premature to seek a grant and Antonia was commended for her support.
	Promotion. It was decided that as a continuing discussion we may explore the development of CFN cycling jerseys.				All	ongoing
	Public Meeting. It was decided to make arrangements at the next meeting. We reminded ourselves that our plan was to hold one by the end of April.
	Next Meeting. 5:30 PM 22nd April at Coffee Bean Estate.
	AGENDA NEXT MEETING to include: Public Meeting Planning CFN's Email addresses Links with Schools

 

 

 

Minutes of meeting; 11th March 2010

Action and Agreement Record
Cycling Far North
Date/Time 11/03/2010			Duration 5:30 to 6:30	Location Coffee Bean Pier
Attendees		Judi Phillips, Glenys Duncombe, Sue Rayner, Richie bates, David O'Loughlin
Apologies		Nil
Actions and Agreements
No	What				Who	When	Completed
	Email Distribution Group. Email Groups of Sue, Judi and Richie to be added to Cycling Far North Distribution group held by David. (May need to check with members first.) David to eventually rationalise with Glenys's email group.   In the meantime we encourage all cyclists to send an email to David to seek a listing on the distribution group.				All
	Publicity. It was agreed that David set up a blog site.				David	Bring to next meeting
	Bicycle Queensland. David to email Andrew Demack with CC to Sue Rayner. Sue to then coordinate a meeting with Andrew. Matters to discuss include, Incorporation, Grants availability, Constitution, Position Descriptions of elected positions. This meeting to take place prior to a public forum.				David re email Sue to then follow up with BQ.
	Report on BFN. It was agreed that David would draft a brief report on BFN Executive Meetings for distribution to those on the list.				David	Distributed by Friday 26th
	Policy/Purpose/Goals of CFN David and Richie to meet to develop a draft for consideration by the Executive Committee.				David and Richie	By Thursday 8th April
	QUT. Survey. Sue reported on Meeting with Gayle Sticher regarding Bicycle Survey and her attendance at 4CA				Sue
	Media Release. It was decided that a Media Release re CFN would be inappropriate at this stage.
	Meeting called by Helius Visser for 15th March. It was agreed that Richie would attend and report back at the next meeting				Richie	8th April.
	Cairns Regional Council Pedestrian and Cycling Focus Group. David to draft a letter to seek attendance at this group of a member of the Executive Committee. Next Meeting of this group Wednesday 31st March 3.00PM at the Council.				David and Richie	Letter to be sent by 26th March.
	Next Meeting: 5.30 PM Coffee Bean – Thursday 8th April 2010.