New Projects
Bike lanes for Kennedy Drive, Cambridge
July 2010. Clarence Council has commenced initial work on bike lanes for Kennedy Drive in Cambridge doing surface preparation, shoulder extension and patching. Line marking and signage will be installed following the preparation work and the final surface sealing will be done as part of Council's road sealing program in early 2011.
July 2010. Clarence Council has commenced initial work on bike lanes for Kennedy Drive in Cambridge doing surface preparation, shoulder extension and patching. Line marking and signage will be installed following the preparation work and the final surface sealing will be done as part of Council's road sealing program in early 2011. Council commences work on Clarence Foreshore Trail gaps
Kangaroo Bay Boardwalk
June 2010. Back in November 2009 construction of the boardwalk and bridge across the Bellerive Yacht Club slipway commenced. It is now close to being completed with the bridge in place and the boardwalk constructed. Adjoining paving and seating has been installed and only minor works are left such as hand rails. It is expected to be officially opened in July or August. The bridge is retractable and will be drawn back whenever a boat needs to use the slipway of the yacht club. When opened it will be a significant link in the foreshore trail. Currently users of the Clarence Foreshore Trail need to detour to Cambridge Rd to bypass the slipway.
Bellerive Bluff
April 2010. The missing section of the Clarence Foreshore Trail along Victoria Esplanade has been completed. The pathway between Gunning St and Queen St has been separated from the road through the installation of a wire rope barrier (this was recommendation of a road safety audit prior to the path proposal and became a requirement of the project). A section of Victoria Esplanade was changed to one-way motor vehicle traffic to provide space to accommodate the path. |  |
Council's application for federal funds to complete two other significant gaps in the Clarence Foreshore Trail in Lindisfarne (Simmons Park to Ronnie St) and Bellerive (Alexandra Esplanade to Second Bluff) was unsuccessful and still remain a high prioirty for completion.
Tasman Bridge access at Riawena Rd gets green lane at Leprena St intersection.Sept 2009. Several collisions and near-misses have been reported between bicycles accessing the Tasman Bridge from Riawena Rd and cars turning from Leprena St who fail to give way. Clarence Council has addressed this issue by increasing the visibility of cyclists by installing a green bike lane across the intersection and re-linemarking the give way line for drivers. To view a copy of the design drawings click here.
Clarence Foreshore Trail - new section constructed at Tranmere
July 2009. Council has commenced work on another section of the foreshore trail at Tranmere. The path will link to Pindos Park at the southern end and the bus turning circle at the northern end.
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Dec 2008. Work has commenced on repairing a retaining wall and constructing a path alongside the Mongagu Bay boat shed. A missing section of path through this location resulted in walkers and cyclists using the road, which was not ideal for elderly, disabled or young children. The path should be constructed by early 2009. |
Tracks and Trails Action Plan
Sept 08. Council has released a draft Tracks and Trails Action Plan which identifies trails in the Meehan Range, Clarence Foreshore and Droughty Point which will be multi-use. To view the plan and provide feedback see Clarence Council website. Kangaroo Bay Concept Plan
Jun 08. CyclingSouth made a submission on the plan, which will include a significant setction of the Clarence Foreshore Trail. Some of the issues identified by CyclingSouth include bicycle storage boxes at Bligh/Rosny Rd intersection; bike lanes incorporated into Kangaroo Bay Rd as both a traffic calming measure and better level of service for cyclists; careful design of shared paths to minimise conflict between users including adequate width and clearance from obstructions, appropriate alignment and elimination of squeeze or conflict points; and a cycle connection from proposed Clarence St bike lanes to the foreshore path via Cambridge Rd. Mountain Bike Park Meeting - 6 February 2008Jan 08. Anyone who is interested in plans for a mountain bike facility on Hobart's eastern shore should come along to a meeting on Wednesday 6 February at the Rosny library. The meeting will be held in meeting room 1 at 6.00pm. A plan of the proposed mtb park at Mornington will be presented and feedback will be sought from everyone who attends.
Tasman Bridge Access
Jan 08. Work has commenced on a new path to improve access to the Tasman Bridge from Lindisfarne. An embankment has been cut into to create space for a 2.2m wide shared path that links to the bridge and will allow cyclists exiting the bridge to remain on the path and avoid crossing Topham St where sightlines are poor. DIER has relocated the fence on the approach to the bridge to create more space.
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For more progress on access to the Tasman Bridge see Southern Tas page. Budget projects for 2007/08The following projects have been budgeted for by Council: - Path construction between Tasman Bridge and Topham St, Rose Bay - Path construction along Grass Tree Hill Rd from Risdon Vale to Risdon Dam - Path construction of section of Clarence Foreshore Trail at Tranmere
Clarence council allocates $50,000 for mountain bike park on eastern shore
Sept 07. Clarence Council staff and members of the Tracks and Trails Committee have carried out preliminary investigations for identifying a suitable site for the park. Criteria for selecting a suitable location include appropriate site for constructing the park, accessibility for kids riding from urbanised areas, car parking and links from the park to other trails. Clarence Council Bicycle Strategy Action Plan - Public Consultation
Sept 07. In 1995 Clarence Council adopted a Municipal Bicycle Plan. In 2007 the document was reviewed and an Action Plan was developed to prioritise projects for the next 5 years to assist council to implement projects. The draft Plan will be placed on public exhibition until 28 September 2007. You are encouraged to provide feedback on the plan. Priorities include completing gaps in the Clarence Foreshore Trail and bike lanes on Clarence St. See Clarence Council website to view the Action Plan. Tasman Bridge access from Eastern ShoreJuly 07. The Clarence Council Bicycle Advisory Committee has examined options for improving cycle access to the bridge from the Eastern Shore, particularly for cyclists travelling from the Cambridge direction. The committee went on a bike ride with Council staff in May to identify route options and improvements and a plan will be drawn up by Clarence Council in order to approach DIER for funding to start work. The identified route will require construction of pathways to replace 'goat tracks' that have formed where people are already accessing the bridge along the verges of the Tasman Hwy, as well as some additional treatments. Funding has also been allocated in the council budget for removing some of the embankment along Topham St to construct a walkway linking to the bridge access ramp. This will eliminate the need for pedestrians using Topham St to walk on the road and allow cyclists to stay on the path if they wish.   Council encourages staff to ride to work
June 07. Clarence City Council has installed a bicycle parking cage for staff. The cage is undercover by the back entrance to the council buildings in a visible and convenient location. Bike parking rails will be installed inside the cage in the near future. Provided in conjunction with showers and lockers, Council sets a good example for other employers to emulate. South Arm Hwy upgrade at Howrah
28 May 07. The Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) has released plans for duplicating South Arm Hwy between Shoreline roundabout and Merindah St. The project includes connecting Oceana Dve to South Arm Hwy by elevating the road and installing a signalised intersection. Members of the public can view the plans at Clarence Council offices until 15 June 2007 or as a pdf on the Department of Transport website http://www.transport.tas.gov.auCyclingSouth’s position can be viewed below. CyclingSouth has some concerns with the plans as they don’t maximise opportunities to improve conditions for cyclists along South Arm Hwy, an important cycling route linking Rokeby, Lauderdale and places beyond to Bellerive, Mornington and Tasman Bridge. CyclingSouth would like to see: Priority for cycle traffic using the Howrah-Rokeby Cycleway at Oceana Dve intersection. A tunnel underneath an elevated Oceana Dve is deemed to be unfeasible by DIER so cyclists will be diverted up to the signalised intersection. CyclingSouth wants to see a green bicycle lantern installed at the crossing which automatically changes to green when the signals turn green for motor vehicles, rather than cyclists being required to press a button and wait for the bicycle lantern to activate. This treatment is used on cycleways in other parts of Australia without incident and would maintain the level of service for cyclists. Sealed shoulders on South Arm Hwy from Shoreline Roundabout to Oceana Dve. The plans show very generous vehicle lane widths but no sealed shoulder on South Arm Hwy between Shoreline Roundabout and Oceana Drive. The distance between the kerbs on the new section of road is 7.9m and we believe that a sealed shoulder can be installed alongside 3.2m wide travel lanes. These widths are within design guidelines. This would increase the safety of the road for all road users, not just cyclists, and provide the first step in a long-term goal of improving this important cycle commuter route on South Arm Hwy all the way to Lauderdale. The plans already include a 2.0m wide sealed shoulder east of the Oceana Dve intersection which can provide space for bike lanes in the future.
- Access to Clarence St for westbound cyclists using South Arm Hwy. For cyclists using the roadway and heading towards Bellerive, a gap in the guard rail is required to allow them to leave the carriageway to access Clarence St. Although a shared path will be constructed between Oceana Dve and Clarence St, some cyclists will prefer to remain on the roadway to avoid pedestrians, other path users and obstacles such as bus stops. An opening in the guard rail would accommodate this. The plans propose to close the current gap in the guard rail.
Please forward your comments to the Minister by Friday 15 June to ensure that the interests of cyclists are included in this major road project. Risdon Brook Dam to get new link pathMay 07. A new path has been funded to connect Risdon Vale to Risdon Brook Dam and will be constructed in the new year. Member for Pembroke, Allison Ritchie, announced $250,000 government funding for the pathway which will be constructed alongside Grasstree Hill Road, with Clarence City Council contributing $50,000 and managing the project. The new walkway will join up to the existing walkway at Lantana Road and run for about a kilometre along Grasstree Hill Road as far as the roundabout on the East Derwent Highway. “The locals at Risdon Vale have been campaigning for more than ten years to have a path like this built,” Ms Ritchie said. “This will provide a wonderful addition to the Risdon Brook Dam area allowing people better access to a popular part of southern Tasmania. This is really a beautiful area and I hope this path will encourage more people to visit the dam and spend time here.” Tasman Bridge access from Eastern Shore
May 07. The Clarence Bicycle Advisory Committee carried out a site visit in May to investigate options for improving access to and from the bridge for residents on the eastern shore. For more see Regional Projects page. Clarence Foreshore Trail – Bellerive Bluff
April 07. A missing section in the foreshore trail is now complete around Bellerive Bluff along Victoria Esplanade from Cambridge Rd to Abbott St. The 2.2m wide concrete path provides a good quality surface for walkers and cyclists and completes another missing link in the foreshore trail. Further landscaping works will be carried out to prevent debris from being washed onto the path after rain.
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The shared pathway provides a link to the Kangaroo Bay Ferry Terminus, providing an option for residents to cycle to Bellerive and catch the ferry to Hobart. See Clarence Council website for ferry information. New signage has also been installed at various locations along the Clarence Foreshore Trail between Geilston Bay and Howrah. The signs include distances to destinations.
Tranmere Path
April 07. Council has commenced construction of a 2m wide shared path along Tranmere Road from Pindos Drive to Cohuna Street. This path will complete a missing link in footpaths in the area and will hopefully eventually link up with the Foreshore Trail in Howrah.
Clarence Plains Transport StudyApril 07. GHD Consultants have been engaged by DIER to look at options for improving traffic movements around Rokeby and Clarendon Vale. CyclingSouth attended a briefing for community representatives and gave feedback on a preferred option which would best serve cycling movements through the area. We recommended an upgraded Rokeby Rd with designated bike lanes and signalisation at intersections. See Feedback to view CyclingSouth’s submission to GHD.
Mornington Roundabout upgrade
April 07.The Mornington roundabout intersection is currently being reviewed for DIER by consultants, Pitt and Sherry. This is an important intersection for cyclists as it provides a connection to the Tasman Hwy and Cambridge, as well as access to Cambridge Rd and Bligh St, Warrane. CyclingSouth has been in contact with DIER to ensure that bicycle traffic is accommodated in the intersection design.
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