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Active Transport Strategy2014 – 2034
ActivTransport StrategyExecutive Summary ............................................................................................................................ 1Part 1.................................................................................................................................................. 2Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 2Our approach ...................................................................................................................................... 3Council Directions and Objectives....................................................................................................... 4How will Council implement the ATS? ................................................................................................. 5What is Active Transport? ................................................................................................................... 5Why is walking and cycling important? ................................................................................................ 6How would promoting Active transport help the Swan Hill municipality?.............................................. 7What is making it difficult to take up Active Transport in our municipality?........................................... 9What is encouraging the take up of Active Transport? ...................................................................... 10Summary........................................................................................................................................... 12Part 2................................................................................................................................................ 13Implementation Plan ......................................................................................................................... 13References........................................................................................................................................ 25Appendix 1 – Town profiles and maps............................................................................................... 26Appendix 2 – Resources ................................................................................................................... 40 Acknowledgements Swan Hill Rural City Council wishes to thank those who contributed to this strategy and look forward to working in partnership to implement the actions identified.
Swan Hill District Health (SHDH)Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS)Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership (SMPCP)Swan Hill NOVO Youth CouncilSwan Hill CollegeSt Mary’s MacKillop CollegeManangatang P-12 CollegeManangatang Improvement GroupUltima District Progress AssociationPiangil Community GroupNyah District Action Group Ultima Primary SchoolRobinvale Neighbourhood HouseBikes and Trikes Swan HillSwan Hill IncorporatedWoorinen District Primary SchoolSwan Hill Community Issues GroupAndrew Downes, Senior Constable - Victoria PoliceBicycle Users Group – Swan Hill Jenny Donovan, Inclusive Design
This document has been developed under the Federal Government’s Healthy Communities Initiative program.
Executive Summary Council has a role to play in creating an environment conducive to active transport, particularly through provision of infrastructure, planning and development, and in co-ordinating advocacy and awareness in partnership with health services.
Active transport relates to physical activity undertaken as a means of transport. It includes travel by foot, bicycle and other non-motorised vehicles. Use of public transport is also included in the definition as it often involves some walking or cycling to pick-up and from drop-off points1.
Walking and cycling have many benefits and, for most people, are the most accessible way of getting exercise and getting from point A to B for many journeys. However many indicators suggest we are not using active transport enough, which is leading to significant and growing health and resource consumption problems. Despite the cost of improvements and changes to increase active transport, the impact of not doing anything to community health and resilience is much greater.
The key barriers identified through the community consultation process included:lack of infrastructure (such as bicycle lanes, designated tracks, seating and bike parking)lack of confidence and not feeling safe; andtime restrictions and access to a bicycle.
The below strategies will:1. Improve the provision of quality cycling and walking infrastructure 2. Ensure the integration of cycling, walking and public transport3. Actively support and promote a culture that encourages people to walk, ride and skate
The aim of the Active Transport Strategy (ATS) is to make walking, cycling and using public transport easier for more trips in the Swan Hill municipality. Through identifying strategic walk and cycle networks, other key interventions and addressing key barriers that deter people from walking and cycling, Council hopes to transition to an environment and culture conducive to an active lifestyle. Council is committed to working together with communities, agencies and other levels of government to develop a culture and environment conducive to the use of active transport as one facet of addressing health issues facing our municipality, including:
58.8% of people are overweight or obese compared to 48.6% of Victoria28.9% of people do not meet physical activity guidelinesA higher than average rate of chronic diseases, many of which are directly related to inactivity including:
- Type 2 Diabetes- High cholesterol- Circulatory system disease- Hypertension disease- Respiratory Disease- Musculosketal diseases- Arthritis
Only 37.3% of people visit ‘green spaces’ once a week, compared to 50.7% of Victoria overall.
The ATS includes an implementation plan designed to achieve priority actions within a four year time frame to align with the Council Plan and the Public Health and Wellbeing Plan mandatory reviews.Individual town profiles and priority maps present the key areas and issues identified during community consultation (appendix 1). A background profile document further expands on the information collated during the development of the ATS. This information will be drawn upon during Strategy delivery.
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Part 1 IntroductionThe aim of the Active Transport Strategy (ATS) is to make walking, cycling and using public transport easier for more trips in the Swan Hill municipality. Through identifying strategic walk and cycle networks, other key interventions and addressing key barriers that deter people from walking and cycling, Council hopes to transition to an environment and culture that supports the people of Swan Hill to enjoy all the benefits of an active lifestyle.
The municipality has a higher than average rate of chronic diseases, many of which are directly related to inactivity. Creating an environment and culture conducive to use of active transport is a shared responsibility with other government bodies (such as health authorities). Council is in a position to make a critical contribution to this goal because of our key role in showing leadership, provision of infrastructure, planning and development.
• Swan Hill Rural City is a walking-friendly, cycling-friendly and public transport-friendly municipality.Vision:
• To make walking, cycling and using public transport easier for more trips in the Swan Hill municipality.
Aim: • Co-ordinate Council’s actions.• Implement a Hearts and Minds (culture change) strategy in partnership with health services.
• Improve the appeal of walking/cycling relative to driving• Give people real choice.• Change the balance of influences on transport choice in our municipality by making walking and cycling more appealing, rather than deny car use.
Objectives:
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Physical activity as a means of transport
Such as commuting to work, school, shops, recreational
areas or services.Equitable access to transport
options.
Recreation/Leisure
Walking loopsSkate Parks
Recreation cyclingTourist routes
Delivering programs
for external bodies e.g. bike
education in schools
Our approach Although Council is in a position to have a significant contribution to transitioning the municipality to a culture where walking and cycling is the preferred mode of transport, it is a shared responsibility.
Developing an environment where walking and cycling become a more attractive option requires the involvement of all levels of government, a range of organisations, businesses and participation of community as well as the individuals themselves.
Council is committed to working together with communities, agencies and other levels of government to achieve this vision.
Council has the ability to have a positive impact through specific functions, such as land use planning, infrastructure, bringing key players together and advocacy. The ATS will integrate and work across a range of other strategies and initiatives to assist Council deliver functions as required under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and Local Government Act 1989.
Alongside ATS partners, Council aims to deliver strategic actions that will achieve best value outcomes long term. The ATS is a long term document involving a mix of short, medium and long term actions.
The scope of the ATS is the activities that align with the Local Government Act 1989. Physical activity as a means of transport is the key focus. Walking and cycling for recreational purposes will be addressed also, although is not the key focus. Delivering programs for external bodies, like bike education in school, does not directly form part of the strategy although the strategy seeks to provide a conducive environment for these programs to take place.
Figure 1: Scope of the ATS
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Council Directions and ObjectivesCouncil Plan The Council Plan 2013-17 articulates the municipality’s strategic direction and sets the vision for the future. The ATS is an integral aspect to achieving Council’s Vision and Mission statement, delivering outcomes in line with all four of the key strategic areas outlined, particularly Community Health and Wellbeing. The ATS identifies ‘priority routes’ for walking and cycling to allow for strategic use of resources. Policy changes The development of the ATS has involved a review of all current Council policies and strategies to enable integration of the ATS into Council operations.
Updated policies include the: Documents that make direct reference to the Active Transport Strategy:
• Health and Wellbeing Directive• Work/Life Balance Employee Handbook• Motor Vehicle Use Directive• Youth Engagement Policy• Public Policy – Recreation, Culture and Leisure
• Council Plan 2013-2017• Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-17• Sustainable Living Strategy 2010-2014• Resilience Action Strategy 2012-2015• Youth Strategy 2013-2017• Disability Action Plan 2012-2015
Relevant strategic documents The following documents further contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities.
Federal, State and other agency plans Swan Hill Rural City Council plans
• National Cycling Strategy 2011-2016• Victoria’s Cycling Strategy “Cycling into the Future”
2013–2023• Local Government Act 1989• Public Health and Wellbeing Action 2008• Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership Strategic
Plan 2013-2017• Local Integrated Health Promotion Plans
(Swan Hill District Health and Robinvale District Health Services)
• Pedestrian Access Plan 2010• State Planning Policy Framework • Victorian Road Safety Strategy, 2013-2022• Victorian State Disability Plan, 2013-2016• Loddon Mallee Regional Strategic Plan – Northern
Region (2010)
• Council Plan 2013-2017 • Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017• Council Community Plans • Resilience Action Strategy 2012-2015• Council Planning Scheme • Sustainable Living Strategy 2010-2014 • Draft Cultural Plan 2014-2018• Child and Youth Friendly Charter• Swan Hill Residential Development Strategy
2006-2030• Robinvale 2030 Land Use Strategy • Tourism Strategy 2010-2013• Municipal Early Years Plan 2013-2017• Youth Strategy 2009-2013• Disability Action Plan 2012-2015• Recreation Reserve Master Plans• Parks and Reserves Management Strategy• Swan Hill Riverfront Masterplan 2013• Economic Development Strategy 2011-16• Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan
2014-2016
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How will Council implement the ATS?The ATS will be implemented through a series of actions. These actions will be the responsibility of Council departments who are best situated to progress and achieve. The ATS implementation plan is designed to achieve its actions within a four year time frame to align with the Council Plan and the Public Health and Wellbeing Plan mandatory reviews.
ReportingThis document will be reported upon every six months as part of the Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2013-2017 reporting framework. The Active Transport Steering Committee will meet each reporting period.
ReviewThe ATS will be reviewed every four years. What is Active Transport? “Active transport relates to physical activity undertaken as a means of transport. It includes travel by foot, bicycle and other non-motorised vehicles. Use of public transport is also included in the definition as it often involves some walking or cycling to pick-up and from drop-off points”
- Be Active Australia: A Framework for Health Sector Action for Physical Activity 2005-2010
The ATS will also incorporate, to a lesser degree, recreational walking, cycling, skating and scooting as it will have indirect impacts on achieving a culture shift towards the use of active transport by helping people become comfortable and more confident on the road.
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Why is walking and cycling important?An active lifestyle results in a healthier, happier and more productive life.
Increased physical activity can:Assist with weight controlReduce risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type two diabetes and some cancersLower blood fats and blood pressureBuild and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints (reducing arthritis, falls and injury risks in later life)Reduce stress, anxiety and depressionSupport a sense of self esteem.
Inactivity makes it more likely that people will suffer poor health, diminished achievement in life, diminished independence and increased rates of social isolation. Physical activity can lead to improved social connections and greater inclusion for those most vulnerable.
The health risks of insufficient physical activity is highest in those marginalised in our community. Active transport is the most accessible form of transport and activity. It helps people become and stay independent and contribute to their community, and is more environmentally sustainable.
Australian adults are costing the healthcare system an avoidable $1.5 billion a year, with almost nine million Australian adults not doing enough physical exercise.
Physically inactivity also has negative results on the economy costing employers through reduced productivity.
According to Infrastructure Australia the economic benefits of walking are estimated at about $2.12 per kilometre walked per person. While another study2 shows that each additional kilometre walked per day was associated with a 4.8 per cent reduction in the odds of being obese.
Economic benefits of a physically active community affect many aspects of community life and range from more productive workplaces, fewer medical expenses and a region that enjoys the opportunities created by a healthy lifestyle.
““IIf we don’t do something ddifferent, nothing is going to cchange..”” Community member
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Victoria50.7%
Swan Hill
37.3%
How would promoting Active transport help the Swan Hill municipality? Active transport is a form of activity that can be accessible to the majority of the community, not just those who can afford to play sport or go to the gym. It embeds physical activity as a way of life andpromotes social connections.
Health and wellbeing The statistics highlight the need for increased use of active transport within the municipality.
ObesityIn the Swan Hill municipality, 58.8 per cent of people are overweight or obese compared to 48.6 percent of Victoria as a whole. Males had a slightly higher percentage of being overweight or obese at 63.3 per cent (57.2 per cent for Victoria) compared to females at 52.5 per cent (40.3 per cent for Victoria) (PHWP 2013). Physical activityThe National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults are at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days. In our municipality, 28.9 per cent of people do not meet these guidelines. Victoria-wide 27.4 per cent of people do not meet the guidelines.
Physical activity - youthIn 2009, 14.5 per cent of adolescents surveyed in the Loddon Mallee region did the recommended amount of physical activity every day. This was higher than the proportion reported across Victoria (12.3 per cent).
Spending time outdoorsTime spent in green space is a significant factor of emotional and physical health. In 2011 surveys3 found only 37.3 per cent of people in our municipality visited ‘green spaces’ more than once per week, considerably lower than 50.7 per cent of Victoria overall.
““Promoting physical activity is the ssingle greatest advance that Council
ccan make to support the health of the SSwan Hill community”
Gayle Taylor, Swan Hill District Health, Manager Health Promotion
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Transport Driving is the dominant mode of travel to work or study for most Australian adults, even for short distances over which walking and cycling are realistic alternatives - 14 per cent of the Australian adult population drive less than five kilometres each way to work or study, and another 16.5 per cent drive between five and 10 kilometres.
Shifting just a small proportion of these short distance commutes to walking and cycling can lead to positive outcomes for the transport system, the environment, health and liveability of communities within the municipality.
Method of travel to work
Number 2011 Percent Victoria percent
Car 5656 70.8 66.4
Public transport 39 0.5 9.3
Bike 49 0.6 1.2
Walked only 561 7.0 3.3
According to the 2011 Census data, 78 per cent of work journeys were by car drivers, while less than one per cent were by public transport. Since 2006, the percentage of residents travelling to work from Swan Hill by car has increased by three percent . 4
““DDriving isolates people ffrom their community,
wwhereas walking and ccycling integrates them.””
Jenny Donovan, Inclusive Design, Principal
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What is making it difficult to take up Active Transport in our municipality?Information was collected from the community through surveys, workshops and meetings. The information gathered indicated that walking or cycling is not the default way of thinking for the majority of people in the Swan Hill municipality. The results also highlighted some of the more significant deterrents to active transport.
Bike riding/cycling
Other concerns not highlighted here included crossing key roads in certain locations, such as the Murray Valley Highway in Piangil and Swan Hill.
Trucks ruled out some journeys for people, particularly those living outside townships.
Poor maintenance of current cycling infrastructure (e.g. cycle lanes) and roads without shoulders were the key concern of road cyclists –the majority cycling for recreation.
Some people felt they lived too far from work or school to ride with their time restrictions.
Walking Lack of interesting places to walk was also a common theme with people wanting to walk.
Other concerns not highlighted here included
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What is encouraging the take up of Active Transport? The Walking and Cycling in Our Region survey revealed that there were diverse motivators to getting people out of their cars and walking or cycling5.
As indicated in the table above, health and fitness, getting outdoors and fun/enjoyment were the top three motivators identified in the survey. The ATS seeks to recognise these factors and create circumstances where these become the dominant influences on people’s choices.
The relatively flat topography, and current designated walking/cycling tracks (although limited) were also highlighted. Programs coordinated by health services such as the Swan Hill District Health pedometer challenge were recognised for their ability to get people walking (see Active Transport Issues Profile 2014 for full survey findings).
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Save money
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Where are we now? Currently the factors encouraging use of cars for transport are outweighing the factors influencing active transport use.
People make decisions based on multiple issues. Some of these issues relate to their own hopes, concerns and values, some to their surroundings.
Surroundings that support walking and cycling +
Desire to walk and cycle =
walking and cycling become real options As indicated in the diagram below, people’s decisions to ride, walk or drive are based on the weight they give to the different factors they are aware of.
For example, convenience of driving versus health benefits of walking. This might be calledthe balance of influences. When people choose to drive they are placing greater importance on those benefits that driving make possible.
The Swan Hill municipality has a “pro car bias”, where the balance of influences favoursdriving, and diminishes both the need and opportunities to walk or cycle. This makes the city’s environment “hard wired” for the range of health, social and sustainability problems outlined above.
This can be addressed by increasing factors that support active transport and diminishing the barriers.
Figure 2: Currently the factors encouraging people to drive outweighthe factors encouraging people to walk and cycle.
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Figure 3: The ATS aims to increase the factors encouraging people to walk and cycle in order to make active transport a real option.
Summary Despite some great initiatives by Council and others within the community, there is little to even plant the idea in people’s minds that walking or cycling are realistic choices, let alone appealing choices.
Currently, for the majority of people within the municipality, the deterrents outweigh the benefits and overall walking and cycling are not encouraged. As a result relatively few people walk and cycle, therefore traffic are less expectant of pedestrians and cyclists.
Many people do not see their surroundings as adequately inviting for anything more than occasional activity with:
• not enough encouraging characteristics• too many discouraging characteristics.
The community consultation identified the need to make cycling safer, more prestigious, attractive and appropriate for the trips that have to be made (e.g. to work, school, shops, etc).
Council is committed to working in partnership with our communities to increase the use of active transport. The implementation plan outlined in Part 2 of the ATS aims to address this through eight strategies that will increase the factors that encourage active transport and diminishing barriers that discourage it through both short and long term actions.
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ccommunity by making walking aand cycling safer, more prestigious aand more appealing for trips that
hhave to be made.” Jenny Donovan, Inclusive Design,
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Part 2Implementation PlanStrategies, Goals and Actions Eight interlinked strategies have been identified to make active transport and connection to public transport safer, more convenient, attractive and prestigious, and more appropriate for more trips.
Strategy 1 - Increase the provision of quality on-road and off-road bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across the municipality
Goal 1.1 Improve the provision of a bicycle and walking network both on and off road (see maps)
Goal 1.2 Increase the length of off-road bicycle routes that are safe, accessible, convenient, comfortable and attractive
Goal 1.3 Address gaps in connections and facilitate the creation of loopsGoal 1.4 Improve the level of safety for cyclists/pedestrians during infrastructure
upgrades
Strategy 2 - Effective maintenance of the bicycle and walking network
Goal 2.1 Improve maintenance and systems of current active transport infrastructure
Strategy 3 - Align the Council Planning Scheme and recognise the role of active transport
Goal 3.1 Embed the ATS and Healthy by Design6 values into Council’s strategic objectives
Strategy 4 - Improve the environment for walking, cycling and public transport use, both in transit and end of trip facilitates
Goal 4.1 Increase the number and quality of pedestrian and bicycle amenities (i.e. bicycle racks, water stations)
Goal 4.2 Create interesting aspects along walking tracks
Goal 4.3 Improve the accessibility of public transport
Goal 4.4 Increase shelter from weather along key routes
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Strategy 5 - Raise the profile and increase the prestige of walking, skating and cycling
Goal 5.1 Make people aware of places to ride and walking routes
Goal 5.2 Promote the benefits of walking and cycling
Goal 5.3 Support events, activities and infrastructure upgrades that will promote walking, cycling and skating/scooting.
Goal 5.4 Develop leadership from key organisations and community members
Strategy 6 - Enable more people to maintain a bicycle and confidently walk or cycle
Goal 6.1 Support an increase in the level of cycling skills and knowledge on road rules
Goal 6.2 Reduce barriers to walking and cycling
Strategy 7 - Enable cyclists, pedestrians and motorists to interact more considerately and safely
Goal 7.1 Promote mutual respect between pedestrians, cyclists and motorists
Strategy 8 - Monitor and report walking and cycling levels within Council
Goal 8.1 Monitor if the implementation of an ATS has increased the levels of walking and cycling within the municipality
Together these strategies create the ATS
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strian
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ring
infra
struc
ture
upgr
ades
Advo
cate
to V
icRoa
ds to
in
crea
se th
e saf
ety o
f cyc
lists
at
‘6 M
ile H
ill’ (S
ea L
ake –
Swan
Hill
Road
)
High
lighte
d as a
conc
ern b
y driv
ers
and c
yclis
ts du
e to p
oor v
ision
at
suns
et/su
nrise
Engi
neer
ing
VicR
oads
1-2y
rsInk
ind -
staff t
ime
Cate
r for
cycli
sts w
hen
upgr
adin
g in
ters
ectio
ns (a
s pe
r the
min
imum
des
ign
requ
irem
ents
). E
.g.
McCa
llum
/Cam
pbell
St
Impr
oves
bicy
cle in
frastr
uctur
e str
ategic
ally.
Redu
ce in
ciden
ts be
twee
n cyc
lists,
pede
strian
s and
mo
torise
d tra
ffic.
Wor
ks te
amEn
gine
erin
g1-
2yrs
Incor
pora
teint
o roa
d and
tra
ck up
grad
epro
jects
and
maint
enan
ce pr
ogra
ms
Advo
cate
and
seek
fund
s for
th
e upg
rade
s to
the
Gray
/Cam
pbell
Stre
et an
d Mu
rlong
/McC
allum
in
ters
ectio
ns to
impr
ove
pede
stria
n an
d cy
cling
safe
ty.
Identi
fieda
shigh
er ris
kare
as fo
r pe
destr
ians a
nd cy
clists
Wor
ks te
amEn
gine
erin
g1-
2yrs
Inkind
–sta
ff tim
e
Ensu
re al
l fut
ure w
orks
fit
stor
m w
ater
bicy
cle fr
iendl
y dr
ainag
e gra
tes
Impr
oves
cycli
ng sa
fety
Engi
neer
ing
1-2y
rsInc
orpo
rate
into p
rojec
t co
sting
Allo
cate
bud
get t
o up
grad
e m
ore c
urre
nt p
edes
trian
cr
ossin
g to
IDM
stan
dard
pe
dest
rian/
disa
bled
cros
sings
Issue
s rep
orted
for e
lderly
, with
pr
ams,
whee
lchair
s and
child
ren o
n bik
es.
Wor
ks1 –
2 yrs
Budg
et cu
rrentl
y allo
cated
. Op
portu
nity t
o exp
and.
Swan Hill Rural City Council | Active Transport Strategy 2014-2034 17
Stra
tegy
2 –
Ens
ure
Cou
ncil’
s bi
cycl
e an
d w
alki
ng n
etw
orks
are
mai
ntai
ned
Goa
lsA
ctio
nsW
hy/J
ustif
icat
ion
Res
pons
ibili
ty/
Par
tner
sTi
mef
ram
eEs
timat
ed C
ost
2.1 Impr
ove
maint
enan
ce of
cu
rrent
activ
e tra
nspo
rt inf
rastr
uctur
e
Impr
ove m
ainte
nanc
e of c
urre
nt
bike
lane
s in
Swan
Hill
and
Ultim
aCu
rrent
maint
enan
ce of
inf
rastr
uctur
e refl
ects
the va
lue
Coun
cil an
d com
munit
y plac
e on
activ
e tra
nspo
rt an
d imp
act
usab
ility.
Wor
ksAs
sets
-Ro
ad M
anag
emen
t Plan
3 –4y
rsInc
orpo
rate
into r
oad a
nd
track
upgr
ades
/ma
inten
ance
prog
ram
Impl
emen
t a r
egul
ar m
ainte
nanc
e re
gim
e fo
r the
trac
k be
twee
n Ny
ahW
est a
nd N
yah
Envir
onm
ent
Parks
& G
arde
nsSL
IM
1-2y
rs Inc
orpo
rate
into P
arks
&
Gard
ens c
urre
nt op
erati
ons
Iden
tify c
ore c
ycle
rout
es, a
nd
prio
ritise
caltr
op co
ntro
l on
thes
e ro
utes
.
Punc
tures
area
key i
ssue
ide
ntifie
d dur
ing co
mmun
ity
cons
ultati
on
Park
s & G
arde
ns1-
2yrs
With
in cu
rrent
reso
urce
s
Cont
inue
to su
ppor
t Wee
d W
arrio
rs in
2014
/15Ec
onom
ic an
d Co
mm
unity
De
velo
pmen
t Man
ager
Swan
Hill
Rotar
yClub
1-2y
rs<$
5k pe
r yea
r
18 Swan Hill Rural City Council | Active Transport Strategy 2014-2034
Stra
tegy
3 –
Alig
n C
ounc
il P
lann
ing
Sch
eme
and
Cou
ncil
polic
ies
to e
mbe
d H
ealth
y B
y D
esig
n P
rinci
ples
Goa
lsA
ctio
nsW
hy/J
ustif
icat
ion
Res
pons
ibili
ty/
Par
tner
sTi
mef
ram
eEs
timat
ed C
ost
3.1 Embe
d the
ATS
an
d Hea
lthy b
y De
sign v
alues
into
Coun
cil’s
strate
gic
objec
tives
-Mak
e ref
eren
ce to
the A
ctive
Tr
ansp
ort S
trate
gy w
ithin
the
Swan
Hill
Plan
ning
Sch
eme a
nd
enco
urag
e act
ive tr
ansp
ort
linka
ges i
n ne
w de
velo
pmen
ts.
-Enc
oura
ge th
e pro
visio
n of
bi
cycle
par
king
in n
ew
deve
lopm
ents
. W
here
appr
opria
te co
nsid
er
bicy
cle p
arkin
g wh
en w
aivin
g ca
r pa
rkin
g re
quire
men
ts.
Stra
tegica
lly em
beds
walka
bility
/cycli
ng in
to ou
r en
viron
ment.
Attr
acts
familie
s an
d enc
oura
ges s
ocial
int
erac
tion.
Plan
ning
1-2y
rsInc
orpo
rated
into
curre
nt Pl
annin
g ope
ratio
ns
Inco
rpor
ateH
ealth
y by D
esig
n Pr
incip
les in
futu
re d
evelo
pmen
ts.
Thes
e can
help
ensu
re th
e fut
ure o
f Swa
n Hill
comm
unitie
s are
bette
r able
to
supp
ort th
e well
being
of th
eir
resid
ents
Plan
ning
1-2y
rs (o
ngoin
g)Inc
orpo
rate
as pa
rt of
the
deve
lopme
nt an
d sco
ping
of the
proje
ct
All r
eleva
nt C
ounc
il plan
s, st
rate
gies
and
polic
ies to
mak
e re
fere
nce t
o ac
tive
trans
port/
Healt
hy b
y Des
ign
Prin
ciples
whe
n re
viewe
d.
Incre
ases
acce
ssibi
lity, v
isibil
ity
and p
riority
of cy
clists
and
pede
strian
s.
Gove
rnan
ceAl
l dep
artm
ents
Inpr
ogre
ss vi
a HCI
fund
s
Swan Hill Rural City Council | Active Transport Strategy 2014-2034 19
Stra
tegy
4 –
Impr
ove
the
envi
ronm
ent f
or w
alki
ng, c
yclin
g an
d pu
blic
tran
spor
t use
, bot
h in
tran
sit a
nd
end
of tr
ip fa
cilit
ates
Goa
lsA
ctio
nsW
hy/J
ustif
icat
ion
Res
pons
ibili
ty/
Par
tner
sTi
mef
ram
eEs
timat
ed
Cos
t4.1
Visi
ble in
creas
e the
pede
strian
and
bicyc
le am
enitie
s (i.e
. bicy
cle ra
cks,
water
stati
ons)
Inst
all b
icycle
rack
s alo
ng th
e Sw
an H
ill Ri
verfr
ont.
Cons
ider
in
stall
atio
n of
artis
tic/b
espo
ke
bicy
cle ra
cks
Addr
ess ‘
lack o
f bike
parki
ng’
issue
.Di
stinc
tive b
icycle
rack
s can
cre
ate a
sens
e tha
t cyc
ling i
s va
lued a
nd ca
n add
to th
e str
eetsc
ape a
nd pa
rk en
viron
ment.
Com
mun
ity D
evelo
pmen
tand
Ri
verfr
ont c
oord
inat
orEn
gine
erin
gW
orks
EDU
BUG
1-2 y
rsSu
bject
to ex
terna
l fun
ding
Inve
stig
atet
he n
eed
for s
ecur
e bi
ke p
arkin
g wi
thin
Swa
n Hi
ll and
Ro
binv
ale,in
cludin
g sch
ools,
parks
, the
CBD
and a
t wor
kplac
esan
d ex
plore
oppo
rtunit
ies to
inco
rpor
ate
with
‘artis
tic’ e
lemen
ts.
Engi
neer
ing
BUG
1-2 y
rsInk
ind -
staff t
ime
Trial
com
mun
itybi
ke p
umps
in
Mana
ngat
ang
and
Ultim
a, wi
th
oppo
rtuni
ty to
expa
nd to
key c
ycle
rout
es.
Flat ty
res a
re a
key d
eterre
nt in
some
loca
tions
that
have
no
acce
ss to
an ai
r pum
p.
Com
mun
ity P
lanni
ngOf
ficer
Wor
ks1-
2yrs
$1.5k
each
+ $2
00
year
ly ma
inten
ance
Inst
all b
reak
poi
nts b
etwe
en ke
y de
stin
atio
ns in
Man
anga
tang
Elde
rly hi
ghlig
hted t
he la
ck of
pla
ces t
o sit a
nd br
eak t
he
journ
ey
Com
mun
ity P
lanni
ng-M
IGPa
rks &
Gar
dens
Wor
ks
1-2y
rs$2
keac
h
4.2 C
reate
int
eres
ting a
spec
ts alo
ng w
alking
tra
cks
Expl
ore p
artn
ersh
ips w
ith
com
mun
ity g
roup
s to
impl
emen
t in
tere
stin
g fe
atur
es in
key
com
mut
er ro
utes
Inter
estin
g sur
roun
ds w
as
identi
fied b
y the
comm
unity
as
a moti
vator
to w
alk or
cycle
Com
mun
ity P
lanni
ngOf
ficer
Comm
unity
Plan
s3-
4yrs
Incor
pora
teint
o Co
mmun
ity P
lannin
g fra
mewo
rk
Com
miss
ion
and
inst
allar
tistic
m
aps s
howi
ng w
alkin
g ro
utes
, Th
ese c
an sh
owca
se
oppo
rtunit
ies an
d can
be
EDU
Comm
unity
Plan
ningO
fficer
3-4 y
rsSu
bject
to ex
terna
l fun
ding
20 Swan Hill Rural City Council | Active Transport Strategy 2014-2034
di
stan
ces a
nd fa
ciliti
es (e
.g. P
ublic
Ar
t pro
duce
d on f
ootpa
ths w
ith
arro
ws)
pres
ented
in sh
ops,
made
av
ailab
le fro
m Co
uncil
, sho
ps
and o
n web
site
4.3Im
prov
e the
ac
cess
ibility
of
publi
c tra
nspo
rt
Cont
inue
to ad
voca
te P
ublic
Tr
ansp
ort V
ictor
ia (P
TV)f
or b
us
shelt
ers i
n Sw
an H
ill
Wea
ther w
as id
entifi
edas
ake
y bar
rier t
o peo
ple w
alking
an
d cyc
ling.
Often
thos
e ca
tching
buse
s inc
lude t
he
elder
ly an
d/or t
hose
in po
or
healt
h.
Infra
stru
ctur
ePT
V1-
2yrs
Subje
ct to
exter
nal
fundin
g
Seek
to es
tabl
ish a
loca
l par
tner
to
prov
ide t
wo b
us sh
elter
sIn
frast
ruct
ure
1-2y
rsSu
bject
to co
nfirm
ation
of
local
partn
erAd
voca
te fo
r im
prov
ed p
ublic
tra
nspo
rt se
rvice
sInc
reas
e acc
essib
ility a
nd
conv
enien
ce of
utilis
ing pu
blic
trans
port
Dire
ctor
Infra
stru
ctur
eCe
ntral
Murra
y Reg
ional
Tran
spor
tFo
rum
Ongo
ingInk
ind –
staff t
ime
4.4Inc
reas
e she
lter
from
weath
er al
ong
key w
alking
and
cycli
ng ro
utes
Iden
tify k
ey w
alkin
g an
d cy
cling
ro
utes
that
lack
shelt
er an
d id
entif
y opt
ions
(e.g
. tre
e plan
ting)
Wea
ther w
as id
entifi
edas
ake
y bar
rier t
o peo
ple w
alking
an
d cyc
ling,
partic
ularly
in
summ
er.
Park
s & G
arde
n / E
nviro
nmen
tEn
viron
ment
Plan
ning
3-4y
rsInc
orpo
rate
into
curre
nt str
eet tr
ee
maint
enan
ce an
d re
place
ment
Cons
ider
pro
visio
n of
‘pau
se
plac
es’ (
com
posit
ions
of s
eats
, sig
nage
, land
scap
ing
and
appr
opria
te st
reet
furn
iture
) in
conj
unct
ion
with
land
scap
e im
prov
emen
ts(E
.g. G
ray a
nd
Brow
n St
reet
corn
er S
wan
Hill)
Thes
e can
help
peop
le br
eak
journ
eys t
hat m
ight m
ake
journ
eysi
n inc
lemen
t wea
ther
less a
rduo
us, in
creas
ing
mobil
ity.
Park
s & G
arde
nsCo
mmun
ity P
lannin
gEn
viron
ment
Engin
eerin
g
3-4y
rs Ink
ind –
staff t
ime
$6k e
ach –
exter
nal
fundin
g req
uired
Swan Hill Rural City Council | Active Transport Strategy 2014-2034 21
Stra
tegy
5 –
Rai
se th
e pr
ofile
and
incr
ease
the
pres
tige
of w
alki
ng, s
katin
g an
d cy
clin
g
Goa
lsA
ctio
nsW
hy/J
ustif
icat
ion
Res
pons
ibili
ty/P
artn
ers
Tim
efra
me
Estim
ated
C
ost
5.1Ma
ke pe
ople
awar
e of p
laces
to
ride
Supp
ort B
icycle
Use
rs G
roup
(BUG
)to
dev
elop,
dist
ribut
eand
upd
ate
bicy
cle m
aps a
nd p
rovid
e inf
orm
atio
n re
latin
g to
cycli
ng an
d wa
lking
on
Coun
cil’s
webs
ite
Raise
awar
enes
s of tr
acks
an
d use
ful fo
r tou
rists
also
BUG
Com
mun
ity P
lanni
ngOf
ficer
EDU
1-2 y
rs$1
.5k –
in pr
ogre
ss
unde
r HCI
fund
s
Expl
ore o
ppor
tuni
ties t
o ut
ilise
tech
nolo
gy to
incr
ease
wa
lking
/cycli
ng–e
.g. Q
R co
des,
geoc
achin
g, ap
ps(a
ddre
sses
4.3 a
lso)
Integ
rates
tech
nolog
y with
ph
ysica
l acti
vity t
o eng
age
more
peop
le
IT
EDU
3-4y
rs Ink
ind –
staff t
ime
Expl
ore C
ounc
il im
plem
entin
g a
Wor
kplac
e Bicy
cle F
leet a
nd ac
tive
trans
port
prom
otio
n am
ongs
t sta
ff
Coun
cil to
lead
by ex
ample
. Im
prov
ed un
derst
andin
g of
cycli
ng w
ill be
come
avail
able
withi
n the
orga
nisati
on.
Com
mun
ity P
lanni
ngOf
ficer
Fleet
Coor
dinato
r HR Pu
blic H
ealth
1-2 y
rs$5
k–ex
terna
l fund
ing
secu
red
5.2Pr
omote
the
bene
fits of
walk
ing
and c
yclin
g
Deve
lop
a tail
ored
Hea
rts an
d Mi
nds
(pro
mot
ion)
plan
as p
art o
f the
Pub
lic
Healt
h an
d W
ellbe
ing
Plan
in
partn
ersh
ip w
ith lo
cal p
artn
ers
See B
ackg
roun
d ATS
Pro
file 20
14
Prom
otion
was
iden
tified
by
the co
mmun
ity as
a ke
y way
to
get m
ore p
eople
walk
ing
and c
yclin
g
Publ
ic He
alth
-PHW
PEn
viron
ment
-SLS
Comm
unity
Plan
sSM
PCP
SHDH
RHDS
SHRC
C He
alth a
nd W
ellbe
ing
Partn
ersh
ipBU
G
1-2 y
rsInk
ind –
staff t
ime
Prov
ide b
icycle
par
king
at co
mm
unity
ev
ents
and
inco
rpor
ate i
nto
Coun
cil’s
even
t gui
delin
ese.g
.Har
mony
Day
, Swa
n Hill
Show
, Fo
od an
d Wine
Sho
w, Y
ESfes
t.(in
corp
orate
in to
the E
vents
man
ual)
Prom
pt pe
ople
to co
nside
r rid
ing to
even
ts Me
dia/E
vent
s Ev
ent o
rgan
isers
1-2y
rsInk
ind –
staff t
ime (
1 da
y/yr)
22 Swan Hill Rural City Council | Active Transport Strategy 2014-2034
5.3Su
ppor
t eve
nts,
activ
ities a
nd
infra
struc
ture
upgr
ades
that
will
prom
ote w
alking
, cy
cling
and
skati
ng/sc
ootin
g.
Activ
ely su
ppor
t the
dev
elopm
ent o
f lo
cal e
vent
s tha
t pro
mot
e an
activ
e lif
esty
le su
ch as
fun
runs
, ska
te
com
ps, b
icycle
ride
s.
To in
creas
e the
amou
nt of
local
even
ts tha
t pro
mote
phys
ical e
xerci
se
Econ
omic
and
Com
mun
ityDe
velo
pmen
tCo
uncil
’s Ma
jor E
vents
Sup
port
Sche
me (M
ESS)
1-2y
rsInk
ind –
staff t
ime
Budg
eted M
ESS
Deve
lop
plan
s for
new
Swa
n Hi
ll Sk
ate P
ark
Raise
profi
le of
skati
ng/cy
cling
and
enco
urag
e eng
agem
ent in
ou
tdoor
activ
ities.
Yout
h Su
ppor
t Offi
cers
Com
mun
ity D
evelo
pmen
tand
Ri
verfr
ont c
oord
inat
orYo
uth C
ounc
il
1-2 y
rsInk
ind –
staff t
ime
$350
-450
kEx
terna
l fund
ing
requ
ired
Seek
opp
ortu
nitie
s to
upgr
ade f
or
Ultim
a Ska
tePa
rkYo
uth
Serv
ices
Com
mun
ity P
lanni
ngOf
ficer
Ultim
a Pro
gres
s Ass
ociat
ion
1-2
yrsInk
ind –
staff t
ime
$20k
Ex
terna
l fund
ing
requ
ired
Ensu
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rack
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igne
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hig
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activ
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ulpt
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piec
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their
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neer
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ning
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into
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ck
instal
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proc
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evelo
p lea
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ip fro
m ke
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ganis
ation
and
comm
unity
me
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s
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int “
cycli
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ador
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mit
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vior a
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ward
with
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ntive
s (e
.g. B
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rvice
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c)
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lop a
posit
ive cu
lture
tow
ards
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ng an
d en
cour
age o
thers
to cy
cle
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onm
ent
Comm
unity
Plan
ning
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c Hea
lthSH
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G
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rs Ink
ind –
staff t
ime
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ort h
ealth
serv
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scho
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busin
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s in
enco
urag
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the i
n us
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.g.
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Stra
tegy
6 –
Ena
ble
mor
e pe
ople
to m
aint
ain
a bi
cycl
e an
d co
nfid
ently
wal
kor
cyc
le
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lsA
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pons
ibili
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mef
ram
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timat
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ost
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reas
e the
leve
l of
cycli
ng sk
ills an
d kn
owled
ge on
road
ru
les
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lop
a cyc
ling
conf
iden
ce
prog
ram
for c
omm
unity
mem
bers
, in
partn
ersh
ip w
ith a
loca
l par
tner
/s
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cour
age t
hose
inter
ested
in
riding
but la
ck co
nfide
nce
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t an
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verfr
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terna
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ingre
quire
d
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ith sc
hool
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assis
t in
addr
essin
gba
rrier
s to
deliv
erin
g bi
ke ed
ucat
ion
class
es
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nts in
dicate
d safe
ty is
the
key r
easo
n par
ents
disco
urag
e ch
ildre
n ridi
ng to
scho
ol
Envir
onm
ent
SHDH
RDHS
3-4 y
rs Ink
ind –
staff t
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duce
barri
ers
to wa
lking
and
cycli
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ort D
epar
tmen
t of E
nviro
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t an
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imar
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ustri
es in
educ
atio
n on
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swoo
ping
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s to a
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ortin
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oopin
g zon
es
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agpie
s wer
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ntifie
d as a
barri
er.
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onm
ent
1 –2 y
rsInk
ind –
staff t
ime (
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y yr)
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ore f
undi
ng o
ppor
tuni
ties t
o fu
nd b
icycle
reco
very
and
main
tena
nce P
rogr
ams
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peop
le do
not h
ave
bikes
and f
inanc
ially
cann
ot pu
rchas
e one
, whil
e othe
rs ha
ve bi
kes b
ut do
not h
ave t
he
skills
to re
pair t
hem.
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onm
ent
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unity
Plan
ning
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ria P
olice
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l sch
ools
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iness
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k ex
terna
l fund
ing
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lop
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htin
g st
rate
gy fo
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wa
lking
/shar
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aths
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a se
ctio
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wan
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iverfr
ont
shar
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ath
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oade
n the
usea
bility
of
this a
ttrac
tive a
nd hi
gh pr
ofile
area
.Lig
hting
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tegy t
o ach
ieve
best
prac
tice a
nd M
unici
pality
wi
de co
nsist
ency
.
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pmen
tan
d Ri
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rega
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iss
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ess a
voida
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nd
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Stra
tegy
7 –
Ena
ble
cycl
ists
, ped
estri
ans
and
mot
oris
ts to
inte
ract
mor
e co
nsid
erat
ely
and
safe
ly
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omote
mutu
al re
spec
t betw
een
pede
strian
s, cy
clists
and m
otoris
ts
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artn
ersh
ip, d
evelo
p an
d de
liver
educ
atio
n ca
mpa
igns
to
raise
awar
enes
s and
pro
mot
e m
utua
l res
pect
bet
ween
all r
oad
user
s and
pat
h us
ers
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poste
r com
petiti
on, m
edia
camp
aign a
nd pr
ovisi
on of
sign
age.
Addr
ess s
afety,
build
mutu
al re
spec
t and
educ
ate on
the
valua
ble ro
le cy
clists
have
in
our c
ommu
nity
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ic He
alth
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, VicR
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s)
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tegy
8 –
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itor a
nd re
port
wal
king
and
cycl
ing
leve
ls w
ithin
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ncil
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icat
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pons
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nitor
the l
evels
of
walki
ng an
d cy
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with
inthe
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nicipa
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an
indica
tor of
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pact
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lop
and
impl
emen
t a b
asic
cycli
ng m
onito
ring
prog
ram
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ounts
on sp
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at sc
hools
and k
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ploye
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data.
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Appendix 1 – Town profiles and mapsTownship maps have been developed to highlight key strategic links, or ‘Priority routes’ reflective of high use routes. These were identified through collation of information from community members and stakeholders during the ATS consultation, and take into consideration key points of interest, current active transport use and current infrastructure. These areas will be the focus of resources in delivering the ATS.
Boundary BendKey points of interest
• River • Caravan park
Key challengesBusy highway with no track to stay off the road Machinery/trucks on roads with increasing farm activity
OpportunitiesTo create river walk loops
PrioritiesDeveloping a safe walking track/s, including river walk loops
Lake Boga Key points of interest
Lake Boga foreshoreBowls Club, Men’s Shed and Catalina Museum Lions ClubTown Centre, includes shop and post officeSchool / Community CentreSkate ParkRecreation Reserve
Key challengesHighway/railway separating residential areasInability to access 100% of Lake foreshoreLack of linkagesLack of paths when walking to schoolInconsistent signage
Opportunities Develop a full walking/cycling circuit around Lake Boga Create a walking/cycling route from Swan Hill to Lake Boga Improve connection/access between town and lakeside Landscape to improve walking environmentLarge amounts of open space
PrioritiesImproved connection between town centre and lake foreshoreImproved footpaths/routes to key destinations
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Improved access (all access, prams, bicycles)Improved maintenance Shaded seatingDevelop lake side walking track around entire lake Walking/cycling route - Swan Hill to Lake Boga TrackShelter at public bus stop Bike racks (artistic)
Nyah/Nyah West Key points of interest
Pool RiverPost officesCaravan ParksSchool Op Shop / Men’s Shed
Key challengesSpeed of motorbikes/horses travelling along Monash Avenue walking/bike trackPeople walk on road rather than track on Monash Avenue
Opportunities Establish river walks (e.g. proposed Lion’s Club ‘Nyah River Walking Trail’)Gym equipment along walking tracksMountain bike tracks along river (i.e. 30km)Tracks between Nyah West to Nyah, and Nyah and Vinifera already established
PrioritiesMaintain Nyah West – Nyah Two Bays/Pool trackNo footpath on Lloyd Street, Nyah WestEstablish Lions Club Nyah River Walking Trail (from pump station along levee)
ManangatangKey points of interest
Recreation ReserveLowan Park (skate park)ShopP-12 CollegeCommunity Centre/PreschoolPoolBus StopMobile LibraryHospitalBushland near old saleyards
Key challengesBusy highways separating key placesDogs
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Trucks at harvest timeCaltrop
OpportunitiesGym equipment around the Reserve Track
PrioritiesSafe connection between key points of interestOffroad bike/walk track for familiesSeats Lowan Park – install bike pump station and racks
PiangilKey points of interest
Community HubSchoolPost officeCFA
Key challengesBusy highway through town and separating down from riverCaltropTrucks, particularly at harvest time
OpportunitiesImprove track to riverUtilise public transport services
PrioritiesSafe connection between key points of interest
Robinvale Key points of interest
• River • CBD• Schools • Health service• Preschool
Key challengesLack of pedestrians access between Golf links estate to CBD Lack of cycling lanes
OpportunitiesWide roadsHighlight heritage assets along walks (e.g. cemetery)
PrioritiesDevelop walking circuit distance markers
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Improve link between Perrin Street and the river (Robin Street) Improve link between Golf Links Estate and the CBD along Bromley
Swan Hill Key points of interest
CBD River – Murray and Little Murray Schools (7)TAFEBarry Steggall Park George Lay ParkHarrison ReserveShowgroundsKey employers (e.g. Hospital, Council, abattoirs)
Key challengesLack of connection of CBD to RiverfrontLack of direct access to key locations with no walkways in some residential areas (e.g. Harrison Crescent) Safety – in general, particularly in riding to schools and some intersections. Crossing Curlewis and lack of pedestrian crossings over railway to access river (including Monash Drive via Mitchell Street), Gray St/Curlewis intersection, Murlong/McCallum St intersection.PuncturesLack of space to install separated footpath/track at west end of Butterworth Street which is being used to connect Tower Hill to three schools.
Opportunities New developments (including the South West precinct)Decommissioning of the number 9 channelRiverfront MasterplanTo build on current infrastructure (e.g. cycle lanes, shared paths)Wide streetsMcCallum St Comfort Centre facilitatesCommission and install ‘artistic’ bicycle racks in key locations.
PrioritiesConnection of CBD to riverfront Key routes to CBDRiverfrontDesign of new developmentsIntersections (McCallum/Murlong and Gray/Curlewis)Promotion of walking and cyclingImprove maintenance on current infrastructure (e.g. bicycle lanes)
Ultima Key points of interest
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Primary School Football Oval Lions Club Park Skate Park/BMX trac
Key challengesCaltropSnakesDogsSkatepark/BMX track not maintained
Opportunities Bush reserve used for walking tracksRV area Raising awareness of exercise equipmentPromote active transport in community newsletterMore bike education at the primary school
PrioritiesImprovements and maintenance to skatepark/BMX trackInstall a bike pump station (Lions Club Park or on bike rack at café)Improved maintenance of paths and bike lanesReduce dogs wandering around streets
Woorinen Key points of interest
Shop School Preschool and Public Hall Skatepark and PlaygroundBush reserveWalking track
Key challengesSafety around school at drop off/pick up times Lack of footpaths between key locations Flat tyres
Opportunities Develop new bus drop/pick up point, to include mobile library parkingInstall shoulder on Woorinen Road leading to Swan Hill.
PrioritiesDevelopment of new bus terminalImprove connections between key locations
GeneralOpportunities
To highlight the mountain bike routes (e.g. Swan Hill to Lake Boga via Back Boga Road, Swan Hill to Woorinen, along Murray River)
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Boundary Bend TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
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Lake Boga TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
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Nyah-Nyah West TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
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Manangatang TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
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Piangil TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
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Robinvale TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
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Swan Hill TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
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Ultima TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
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Woorinen South TownshipActive Transport Priority Routes
Appendix 2 – Resources
Applicable Australian Standards
Guide to Road Design, Austroads - current version
Healthy By Design Principles: a planners’ guide to environments for active living (2004), Heart Foundation.
Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) – current version
Swan Hill Rural City Council, Active Transport Issues Profile 2014
VicRoads Road Design Guidelines – current version
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