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Bicycle Implementation Strategy

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Draft Report
Prepared for Moyne Shire Council
September 2021

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Contents

1       Introduction                                                                                                                      04

        1.1    Project Overview                                                                                                           04
        1.2    What are we aiming for?                                                                                                    04
        1.3    Who are we planning for?                                                                                                   04

2       Existing Strategies & Master Plans                                                                                                05

        2.1    Moyne Bicycle Strategy, 2000                                                                                               05
        2.2    Southcombe Park Master Plan                                                                                                06

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        2.3    Railway Place Precinct Plan                                                                                                06

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        2.4    Port of Port Fairy Master Plan                                                                                             06
        2.5    East Beach Masterplan                                                                                                      07
        2.6    Gardens Reserve Master Plan                                                                                                07

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3       Existing Bicycle Infrastructure in Port Fairy                                                                                     08

4       The Bicycle Implementation Strategy                                                                                               10

        4.1    Overview                                                                                                                   10
        4.2    Proposed Bicycle Links                                                                                                     12
        4.3    Proposed Cycling Safety Improvements                                                                                       13
        4.4    Proposed Bicycle Parking and Repair Facilities                                                                             13

5       Criteria for Implementation Priority                                                                                              14

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1         Introduction

1.1       Project Overview                                                           1.2       What are we aiming for?

The Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy seeks to                              Cycling provides a range of health, social, environmental
strengthen the bicycle network and supporting infrastructure                         and economic benefits to individuals and the community. The
across Port Fairy. It builds on the Moyne Bicycle Strategy                           2021-2025 Moyne Shire Council Plan recognises the benefits
developed in 2000, which established a network of priority                           of walking and cycling across the shire, and aims to create
cycling routes within the Port Fairy township and regional links                     connected and active communities through an enhanced
beyond the township.                                                                 walking and cycling network
The bicycle network in Port Fairy plays a critical role providing                    The Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy builds on this
local access to key destinations across town and supporting                          and aims to:
the 237,133 tourists that visit annually1. Establishment of a
                                                                                     ·     Provide a network and infrastructure that caters to a range
connected, convenient and safe cycling network will ensure
                                                                                           of cyclists.
Port Fairy continues to grow as a tourism destination and also a
desirable location for existing and future residents.                                ·     Connect locals to origins and destinations.
                                                                                     ·     Strengthen the tourism offer of Port Fairy.
Since the development of the 2000 Moyne Bicycle Strategy
                                                                                     ·     Provide for a high level of safety and comfort.
there has been significant residential and commercial
development of Port Fairy which has influenced the demand                            ·     Provide safety infrastructure for cyclists at vehicle conflict

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on the cycle network and community expectations regarding                                  points.
transport. There has also been notable population growth and                         ·     Maximise the landscape experience.

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infrastructure improvements which can be further expanded on.                        ·     Respond to the special heritage and landscape character
                                                                                           of Port Fairy.
The Bicycle Implementation Strategy identifies a range of
shared walking and cycling paths, and on-road bicycle lanes                          1.3       Who are we planning for?
to create a comprehensive network connecting cyclists to key

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destinations. It recommends a number of safety improvements
at key intersections across Port Fairy to ensure cyclist priority                    A good cycling network will cater to a range of cyclists with
and safety is maximised. It also provides recommendations for                        varying levels of abilities and confidence.
bicycle parking and repair facilities across the township.
                                                                                     Figure 1 prepared by Austroads, identifies the various types of
The Implementation Strategy has been developed by Tract                              cyclists and their characteristics and riding environments.
Consultants and Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec. It has been
                                                                                     The Bicycle Implementation Strategy seeks to provide a
informed by Moyne Shire Council Officers and the Project
                                                                                     network that caters a range of cyclists with varying levels
Working Group, which included representatives from the Port
                                                                                     of confidence and ability. The strategy aims to make the
Fairy Bicycle Users Group, the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail
                                                                                     network safer and more convenient for confident cyclists
Trail Committee and the Port Fairy Consolidated School.
                                                                                     through the introduction of on-road bike lanes and intersection
                                                                                     safety improvements. It also provides a range of new shared
1 Urban Enterprise, Port Fairy Coastal & Structure Planning Project - Economic and
Tourism Land Use Analysis, Issues and Opportunities Report (2016)                    pathways connecting people to schools and open space,
                                                                                     which are suitable for less experienced cyclists.

                                                                                                                                                                    Figure 1.   Cyclists Categories (source: Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 4, 2016)

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2       Existing Strategies & Master Plans

There are a range of existing strategies and master plans
that have influenced the development of the Bicycle
Implementation Strategy. These documents are summarised
as follows:

2.1     Moyne Bicycle Strategy, 2000

The Moyne Shire Bicycle Strategy 2000, identifies the existing
bike paths and attractors within Port Fairy and some of the
design considerations for intersections, signage and future
paths.
It proposed a number of shared paths connecting residents
to key destinations. Some of these paths have since been
implemented, including the shared path along Powling Street.
The strategy identified a regional cycling network, which was

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intended to provide broader connections across the Moyne
Shire. The Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail was identified

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as a regional link, which has since been implemented.
Similarly, Regent Street was identified as another regional links
and is currently being upgraded with on-road bike lanes.
Within the town centre, the Strategy identified James Street,

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Bank Street and Cox Street as key streets for the bicycle
network.

                                                                    Figure 2.   Moyne Bicycle Strategy, 2000 - Proposed Bicycle Network in Port Fairy

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2.2         Southcombe Park Master Plan                                                                                                                             2.3       Railway Place Precinct Plan

The Southcombe Park Master Plan seeks to upgrade                                                                                                                    The Railway Plan Precinct is located between Regent Street
various facilities including, tennis, netball, indoor cricket and                                                                                                   and Bank Street as the western edge of the town centre. The
surrounding playing fields. This will create it as a stronger                                                                                                       Master Plan provides for the enhancement of the Precinct as
destination in Port Fairy and improved bicycle access to the                                                                                                        a key destination in Port Fairy with additional community and
Park will be important.                                                                                                                                             commercial uses and re-use of the Goods Shed as a multi-
                                                                                                                                                                    purpose events space.
The Masterplan identifies a primary and secondary path
network within the park which have been considered in the                                                                                                           The Masterplan also proposes the extension of the rail trail
development of the Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy.                                                                                                      through the precinct connecting into Bank Street and with an
                                                                                                                                                                    opportunity to link further through to the port and bridge.

                                      RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED                                                        PLAN LEGEND                                  2.4       Port of Port Fairy Master Plan
                                          Management & Maintenance:
                                                                                                                    Proposed mixed use courts
                                          Southcombe Park Management Committee (SPMC):

                                     20   The SPMC has been a highly effective management committee                  Redeveloped tennis courts
                                          operating on behalf of Council. The committee should continue to
                                          retain reasonability for ongoing management of the reserve,
                                          however a closer relationship with Council may be required in order
                                          to ensure ongoing compliance with S86 Committee legislative               Proposed secondary path network
                                          requirements for reporting and governance. Council must clarify

                                                                                                                                                                    The Port of Port Fairy is as a key destination within Port Fairy.
                                          reporting and record keeping requirements and assist the
                                          committee to achieve these.                                               Proposed primary path network

                                          Moyne Shire:
                                                                                                                    Upgraded informal carparking
                                     21   Council’s role in relation to ongoing management of the Southcombe

                                                                                                                                                                    The master plan provides pedestrian links on the eastern side
                                          Park Recreation Reserve should primarily focus on supporting the
                                          SPMC and assisting with funding of major projects and initiatives         Existing buildings & structures
                                          (either direct funding support and/or assist in securing external
                                          grants/funding).

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                                          Belfast Aquatics & Stadium:

                                     22   Council to assist the SPMC to establish effective Asset Management
                                          Plans for key assets, facilities and infrastructure in the reserve,
                                          including updating the 2007 Building Condition Compliance Audit.
                                                                                                                    Proposed lighting
                                                                                                                                                                    of Moyne River to connect East beach and Battery Hill. The

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                                          Ensure the Asset Management Plans are linked to a dened program
                                          of annual works and clearly articulate ongoing maintenance                Proposed community open space/informal

                                                                                                                                                                    masterplan proposes multiple open space improvements
                                          responsibilities.                                                         recreation/overow parking

                                          Maintenance:
                                                                                                                    Primary areas for community revegetation
                                     23   Ensure an effective program of drainage maintenance (including             and replanting program
                                          dredging and pipe clearing as required) to maintain effective

                                                                                                                                                                    throughout, such as George Square and new riverside open
                                          drainage and environmental ow in George Dodd Reserve and
                                          Sandy Cove.
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                                                                                                                    conditions

                                                                                                                    Senescient trees to be removed

                                                                                                                    Proposed upgraded fence

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                                                                                                                                                                    space at the scout hall location.
                                                                                                                                                                    The Master Plan does not propose any cycling links however
                                                                                                                                                                    it does create the Port as a stronger destination for cyclists and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Figure 4.          Railway Place Precinct Master Plan
                                                                                                                                                                    there are opportunities to better connect into the Port.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5         Provide interpretive signage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Scale 1:1500 @ A1                                                                                                                                                                         and amenities (seats etc) at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Battery Hill high point

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Investigate 6m extension to floating pontoon to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               allow for both Marine Rescue Service Vessel and Sail                                                                                                                                                         GRIFFITHS ISLAND
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ability sessions
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Through          the        main            port
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               management/operations area, this path should                                                         LITTLE EAST BEACH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               take one of two options; Along Griffiths St or in a                                                                                                                                   8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               shared pedestrian/vehicle space along Battery
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                INFORMATION/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 PORT FAIRY YACHT                                                                                                                       INTERPRETATION SIGNAGE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       CLUB                                                                                                                             1 East Beach, Town Centre, Battery
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             6                                                                                                                                                          Hill, Port Fairy Botanical Gardens
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2 East Beach, Town Centre, Martins
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3 Moyne River, Boat moorings, Town
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             R                              WHARF RESTAURANT                                                                                                                                            4 Martins Point, Footbridge, boat
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Blocks, Picnic Area

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6   Battery Hill, Magazine, Cannons

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        8 Little East Beach, Battery Hill

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ACCESS/CIRCULATION                                         LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE                                  8   Undertake general upgrade of Martins Point                  PORT AND WATERWAY                                                    Investigate extension of fixed jetty to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   RECOMMENDATIONS                                            RECOMMENDATIONS                                               landscape amenity including playground upgrade              RECOMMENDATIONS                                   15                 provide additional mooring
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            in accordance with draft design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Provide formal pedestrian path along                            Enhance Battery Hill landscape and                                                                                  Prepare       asset     assessment      and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               1                                                         5                                                                                                                         11                                                                        Investigate extension of fixed jetty to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       eastern side of Moyne River, connecting                         amenity through path maintenence and
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Enhance the landscape amenity of Charles Miller                management         plan    and     gradually   16                 provide additional temporary recreational
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       to footbridge with East Beach/Port Fairy                        management, on-going revegetation with               Park with park furniture, shelters, planting and a             reconstruct training walls as required,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             moorings and recreational fishing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Botanic Gardens and Battery Hill                                indigenous species, weed control, seating            formed perimeter walking track linked to river                 utilising traditional materials and methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       and signage at key points of interest along          edge.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Provide formal marking of parking spaces                        path systems etc                                                                                            12     Investigate fresh fish sale area                17                 Maintain private berths
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2                                                                                                                            Develop picnic/barbecue area with shelters,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       and clear direction of traffic flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         6             Remove Sea Scouts Building and develop          10   seats, amenity planting and signage explaining                                                                                   Focus active commercial berths in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Investigate additional private mooring
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       area as new riverside open space, with               Battery Hill and Moyne River history and               13     berths
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          18                 area immediately adjacent to King George
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Provide line marked parking spaces to                           potential for overflow parking at peak times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               3       utilies avaible space efficiency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            environment in accordance with heritage controls                                                                                 Square
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Provide permanent mooring for Marine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Develop open space amenity in King                   Develop and implement an integrated signage            14                                                                    Pedestrian Path links
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Formalise car park at end of Griffiths St,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         7             George Square to support               Wharf         system promoting key Port features and directing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Rescue     Service    vessel,   consider
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          upgrading of floating pontoon to provide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               4       and provide signage to indicate entrance                        Restaurant and Port activity through                 to other points of interest: Battery Hill, East               security and ease of access. Mooring to
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       to Battery Hill and walking path                                provision of planting, seats and interpretive        Beach, Port Fairy Botanic Gardens, boat ramp,                 be available for Sail-ability and other
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       signage, as well as informal lawn                    Town Centre, Griffiths Island                                 periodic users

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Figure 5.                    Port of Fairy Master Plan

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2.5     East Beach Masterplan                                                               Att04. Final East Beach Master Plan, Page 2 of 5

East Beach is a popular location for locals and visitors with a                         1. Potential Planting such as Banksia Marginata to be
                                                                                        Planted to Retain Views
                                                                                                                                                      7/8. Potential Informal Seating within Central Node,
                                                                                                                                                      All Abilities Node + along Promenade
                                                                                                                                                                                                             7/8. Potential Sculptural Seating within Central +
                                                                                                                                                                                                             All Abilities Node
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      7/8. Potential Sculptural Seating/Bollards within Central +
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      All Abilities Node
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5. Potential Exposed Aggregate Concrete Pavement           5. Potential Pavement Pattern Example                     6. Potential New Terraced Lawn with Bluestone seating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         and Bluestone terraces
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   7/8. Potential Sculpture Bollards

patrolled beach for swimming.
The Masterplan seeks to provide new public spaces within the
foreshore reserve and additional facilities. It identifies a 3-4m
wide promenade along the Beach Street edge however it is
not clear if this is a shared space for pedestrians and cyclists.

2.6     Gardens Reserve Master Plan

The Garden Reserve Masterplan provides for the further
enhancement of the sports precinct along with the extension of
adjoining caravan/camping features within the reserve.
It identifies a broader connection network beyond the reserve
including the establishment of a pathway along the Moyne                               1. The reconguration of the Beach Street/Hughes Avenues intersection will create a broad Plaza at the entry to the Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club. This Plaza will connect with the Promenade to create a public space suitable for marquees, food vans, cafe tables and                     8. All Abilities Node - This space has been located to take advantage of the proposed all-abilities beach access. It will provide seating, dining areas and amenities suited to
                                                                                       informal performances, while allowing for required vehicle access.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              all abilities. The area will be supported by nominated disabled parking.

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                                                                                       2. A new car park will be constructed on the existing vacant council land to the west of the Surf Club. This car park will replace the existing car park removed to create a new lawn to the north of East Beach. The car park will provide disabled parking with direct access to all          9. New lawn - A new at open lawn will be provided by relocating existing car parking to new parking on Hughes Avenue. Refer to note 10 for total parking numbers.
                                                                                       abilities beach access and amenities. Refer note 10 for total parking numbers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       10. Roads and Parking - Beach Street and Hughes Avenue will be formalised and slightly re-aligned to provide additional parking and pedestrian areas. The roads will be
                                                                                       3. A DDA compliant access path will be provided from the new public car park to the existing beach access ramp (which is current not accessible for those with limited ability).                                                                                                                re-grade to drain away from residential properties. Existing Parking in Precinct: 67 formal spaces, 48 (approx) informal spaces = Total 115 spaces
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Proposed Parking in Precinct: 116 formal spaces, 10 (approx) informal spaces = Total 126 spaces
                                                                                       4. Utilise existing Surf Club toilets as public toilets accessible by all abilities

There are opportunities to improve bicycle access to this

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       11. Lookout - locations will be established at each of the key spaces along the East Beach foreshore. These lookouts will be oriented towards key features of the Port Fairy
                                                                                       5. A broad pedestrian space will link the Central Node with the Surf Club Plaza. The Promenade will be paved with a patterned textured pavement incorporating seating and sculptural bollards. The pavement will be broad enough to support food vans occasional market stalls                  coast with signage to tell the story of its environment and history. This signage will be coordinated with other key locations around Port Fairy.
                                                                                       and so on.

important reserve.                                                                     6. A new terraced lawn area will be created through the removal of the existing crushed rock path angled across the existing lawn. This will allow the existing steep gradient to be modied to provide gently sloping lawns separated by bluestone seating terraces. Together the

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                                                                                       gentle lawns and terraces will provide seating opportunities which are currently not available. Including a DDA compliant access path will be provided from the new public car park to the existing beach access ramp (which is currently not accessible for those with limited ability).

                                                                                       7. Central Node - This will be a space for socialising and quietly appreciating the coastal landscape. The space will have an environmental expression with elements such as local vegetation, a sculpture garden and informal seating and gathering opportunities. It will also
                                                                                       have formal shelter, picnic tables and barbecue, located to take advantage of views to the north and the south. This will contribute to East Beach as an environmental focus to compliment Gardens Reserve as a recreation focus and the wharf as a maritime history focus.

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                                                                                                           Masterplan

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                                                                                       Moyne7.Shire GARDENS
                                                                                                    GardensRESERVE
                                                                                                            Reserve MASTER
                                                                                                                    Master PLAN
                                                                                                                           Plan 2019                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Appendices

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3        Existing Bicycle Infrastructure in Port Fairy

 Figure 8 identifies existing bicycle infrastructure in Port Fairy as    · Griffiths Street is a key cycling connection providing
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 well as key destinations within the township.                             access to the waterfront, beach and Battery Hill. It lacks a
                                                                           suitable cycling connection with narrow and discontinuous
 A summary of existing bicycle infrastructure, key opportunities           pathways. The road reserve is also narrow making it
 and constraints is provided below:                                        challenging to install new cycling infrastructure.
1· Existing bicycle infrastructure is generally limited across          12
                                                                         · Campbell Street includes a number of recreational facilities
   Port Fairy. There are a range of destinations across Port               and open space however it lacks a continuous cycling
   Fairy that could be better connected for cyclists.                      link. There may be an opportunity to provide a link along
2· The Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail is a significant               this street that better connects the schools and residents to
   cycling asset that is valued by residents and tourists. The             these facilities.
   crossing at the Princes Highway is a dangerous location               · The Gipps Street Bridge is an important cycling connection
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   for cyclists because of the high volumes of traffic and                 however it does not have any cycling lanes or pathways
   vehicle speeds. There are current plans to extend the trail             and the road pavement is narrow. There is an opportunity
   into the town centre into the Railway Precinct.                         to provide an enhanced bicycle link when the bridge is                       The coastal trail along Ocean Drive is a key asset for the township and used by a    The existing pathway along Griffiths Street is overgrown and not wide enough for
3· The trails that follow the coastline along Ocean Drive are              replaced.                                                                    number of people.                                                                    cyclists and pedestrians
   a significant asset and connect into surrounding parklands.          14
                                                                         · Large Norfolk Island Pines are located in a number of
   There may be opportunities to extend this trail further west            streets and are protected by a Heritage Overlay. These
   to provide for a more extensive coastal experience and                  trees provide a constraint for future pathways because of
   improve access for existing residents.

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                                                                           the tree root zones.
4· Martins Point is an important destination and could be

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   better connected into the bicycle network and the coastal
   trail.
5· There are a number of beach access points along Ocean
   Drive that could be better connected to the coastal trail

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   through safer road crossing points along Ocean Drive.
6· The Port Fairy shops are a key destination for cyclists
   however there is limited infrastructure in place. Angled
   vehicle parking causes conflicts with cyclists because of
   limited visibility when reversing out of car parks.
7· Current works are occurring along Regent Street and                                                                                                  Some sections of the coastal trail are in poor condition and would benefit from an   There are limited opportunities to cross the Moyne River. The existing footbridge is
   Hughes Avenue to install bicycle lanes. This will provide a                                                                                          upgrade with more durable surfaces                                                   narrow and used by pedestrians and cyclists
   key east-west cycling connection.
8· Princes Highway carries a large amount of traffic with
   8,400 vehicles per day and heavy vehicles (trucks)
   comprising 10.4% of total traffic. It is not considered to be
   a desirable location for cycling within the traffic lanes.
9· Crossing the Princes Highway for cyclists is challenging
   due to the high volumes of vehicles and limited visibility
   in some locations. There are opportunities to significant
   improve safety for crossing the highway.
 · Gipps Street is a key north-south connection for cyclists
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   installation of a shared path however bike lanes could be
   located within the road reserve.
                                                                                                                                                        The footpath along the Gipps Street bridge is very narrow and not suitable for       The Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail is a major recreational asset. Users are
                                                                                                                                                        cyclists                                                                             required to cross Princes Highway at grade which is a safety concern.

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Bank Street includes a reversing space behind the angled parking which is often
used by cyclists. However this space does not meet current standards and does not
provide sufficient separation between vehicles and cyclists.

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The shared path along the Princes Highway is an important link and provides              Figure 8.   Existing Bicycle Infrastructure & Destinations
separation from high traffic volumes. However the shared path is not continuous
along the Highway.

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 4.1     Overview

 This section outlines the proposed Bicycle Implementation
 Strategy for Port Fairy.
 It proposes a number of projects across the township, which
 could be considered for implementation over the short, medium
 and longer term. There are also a number of future links
 which are intended to be delivered through future residential
 development.
 The projects have not been prioritised for implementation
 however Section 5 outlines a range of criteria that will be used
 to assess the implementation priority of the projects.
 Some of the key projects shown on Figure 9 include:                  Examples of bike lanes that could be utilised where angled parking exists in Port     Examples of raised platform crossings that could be provided along Ocean Drive
                                                                      Fairy.                                                                                and other locations.
1·  Providing bike lanes along key town centre streets including
    Bank Street, Sackville Street and Cox Street to provide safer
    bicycle access into and through the shopping strips.
 2· Bike lanes along Gipps Street providing a key north-south

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    and resolve safety issues in crossing the Highway.
 5· Extension of the coastal trail to the west within the coastal
    reserve along Ocean Drive and around Martins Point.
 6· Providing a number of raised platform crossings along
    Ocean Drive to provide safe access from the coastal trail to
    key beach access points and viewing locations.                    Examples of sharrow treatments that could be utlised on roundabouts within the town   Example of a shared path and signage in Port Fairy that could be used across the
                                                                      centre                                                                                township.
 7· Providing a shared path along the southern side of
    Campbell Street connecting the school, sports and
    recreation facilities, other community facilities and open
    space at Martins Point.
 8· Providing a shared path along James Street connecting the
    coastal trail and southern open space to the town centre
    and further through to Regent Street and the Rail Trail.
 9· A continuous shared path along the Princes Highway
    connecting existing residents and accommodation into the
    town centre
10· A potential boardwalk / promenade along the waterfront
    parallel to Griffiths Street for walkers and cyclists and
    providing a major tourist attraction for Port Fairy.
11· ‘Future Links’ identified in the Port Fairy Structure Plan that
    could be delivered through future growth.

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Figure 9.   Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy

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4.2     Proposed Bicycle Links                            Project ID    Name                                     Type                                  Address                                                          Overview                                                                       Length            Width         Area            Surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 External
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Stakeholders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        On-Road bike lanes to continue along Regent Street. New kerb and
                                                          BL-01         Regent Street Bike Lanes                 On-Road Bike Lane                     Regent Street between Albert Street and James Street                                                                                                      908.1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        channel required as part of works
Table 1 provides details on the Proposed Bicycle Links    BL-02         Regent Street Bike Lanes                 On-Road Bike Lane                     Regent Street between College Street and Albert Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        On-Road bike lanes to continue up to Moyne Health Care. New kerb and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        channel required
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 455.7                                           VicRoads
identified in Figure 9.                                   BL-03         Bank Street Bike Lanes                   On-Road Bike Lane                     Bank Street between Princes Highway and Gipps Street
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        On-road bike lanes within existing road pavement. New kerb and channel
                                                          BL-04         Gipps Street Bike Lanes                  On-Road Bike Lane                     Gipps Street between Regent Street and Lions Park                                                                                                        1922.1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        required as part of works
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        On-road bike lanes provided through narrowing vehicle lanes and with
                                                          BL-05         Cox Street East Bike Lanes               On-Road Bike Lane                     Cox Street between Sackville Street and Gipps Street                                                                                                       471
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        suitable buffer to parking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        On-road bike lanes provided through narrowing vehicle lanes and with
                                                          BL-06         Sackville Street Bike Lanes              On-Road Bike Lane                     Sackville Street between Cox Street and Bank Street                                                                                                       378.8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        suitable buffer to parking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Potential boardwalk / promenade hanging over water to continue existing
                                                          BW-01         Griffiths Street Boardwalk / Promenade   Shared Path - Boardwalk / Promenade   Along Moyne River on Griffiths st                                                                                                                         482.1            3           1446.3 Timber
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        wharf on west side of river
                                                                                                                 Future Link - Delivered through                                                                        Link identified in the Port Fairy Structure Plan. Delivered through future
                                                          FL-01         Reedy Creek Trail                                                              Reedy Creek                                                                                                                                              2296.9
                                                                                                                 Residential Development                                                                                development
                                                                                                                 Future Link - Delivered through                                                                        Link identified in the Port Fairy Structure Plan. Would be delivered to
                                                          FL-02         Phillip Street Link                                                            Phillip Street                                                                                                                                            763.8
                                                                                                                 Residential Development                                                                                support future growth.
                                                                                                                                                       Princes Highway between McGill Court and Port Fairy Holiday
                                                          FW-01         Princes Highway Shared Path              Shared Path - Footpath Widening                                                                        Widen existing footpath from 1.5m to 2.0m to create shared path                          339.1           0.5           169.6 Concrete    VicRoads
                                                                                                                                                       Park
                                                          FW-03         Villiers Street Shared Path              Shared Path - Footpath Widening       Villiers Street between Cox Street and Polding Street            Widen existing footpath from 1.6m to 2.0m to create shared path                           97.8           0.4            39.1 Concrete
                                                          FW-04         Cox Street Shared Path                   Shared Path - Footpath Widening       Cox Street between Albert Street and Belfast Close               Widen existing footpath from 1.3m to 2.0m to create shared path                          137.4           0.7            96.2 Concrete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Widen existing path from 1.3m to 2.0m to provide shared path to Catholic
                                                          FW-05         William Street Shared Path               Shared Path - Footpath Widening       William Street between Cox and Campbell Street                                                                                                            203.5           0.7           142.5 Concrete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Primary School
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                                                          MP-01         Rail Precinct MP Shared Path             Shared Path - New from Masterplan     Rail Precinct                                                                                                                                             211.5            2             423 Concrete
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                                                          MP-02         Southcombe Park MP Shared Path           Shared Path - New from Masterplan     Southcombe Park                                                  New shared paths connecting destinations within Southcombe Park                         1143.4            2           2286.8 Concrete
                                                          MP-03         Gardens Reserve MP Shared Paths          Shared Path - New from Masterplan     Gardens Reserve                                                  New shared paths connecting through the reserve                                         1681.9            2           3363.8 Concrete
                                                          SP-01         Princes Highway Shared Path              Shared Path - New                     Princes Highway between McGill Court and Rail Trail              New shared path along Princes Highway connecting to the Rail Trail                       578.8            2           1157.6 Concrete
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                                                          SP-02         Princes Hwy to Rail Trail Link           Shared Path - New                     Along easement between Princes Highway and Rail Trail                                                                                                     388.9           2.5           972.3
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                                                          SP-03         James Street Shared Path                 Shared Path - New                     James Street between Bank Street and Regent Street               New shared path connecting Regent Street to the town centre                              202.5           2.5           506.3 Concrete

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                                                          SP-03         James Street Shared Path                 Shared Path - New                     James Street between Campbell Street and Cox Street              Widen existing footpath from 1.3m to 2.0m to create shared path                          405.2           2.5            1013 Concrete
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                                                          SP-04         Sackville Street Shared Path             Shared Path - New                     Northern end of Sackville Street                                                                                                                           36.4            2             72.8 Concrete
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                                                          SP-05         Gipps Street Bridge                      Shared Path - New                     Gipps Street Bridge between Regent Street and Griffiths Street                                                                                            264.7           2.5           661.8 Concrete
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                                                          SP-07         Cox Street Shared Path                   Shared Path - New                     Cox Street between College Street and OReilly Street             New shared path to fill missing link                                                     221.4            2            442.8 Concrete    VicRoads
                                                          SP-08         Cox Street Shared Path                   Shared Path - New                     Cox Street between Villiers Street and Albert Street             New shared path to fill missing link                                                     113.5            2              227 Concrete    VicRoads

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                                                          SP-09         Polding Street Shared Path               Shared Path - New                     Polding Street between Oreilly Street and School Crossing        New shared path to fill missing link to school crossing                                   63.6            2            127.2 Concrete
                                                          SP-10         Avery Street Shared path                 Shared Path - New                     Avery Street between Powling Street and Oreilly Street           New shared path connecting from Powling Street to the Primary School                     148.6            2            297.2 Concrete

                                                          SP-11         Campbell Street Shared Path              Shared Path - New                     Campbell Street between the Primary School and James Street      New shared path connecting James Street to Primary Schools                               541.5            2            1083 Concrete
                                                          SP-12         Campbell Street Shared Path              Shared Path - New                     Campbell Street along community centre frontage                  Widen existing footpath from 1.5m to 2.0m to create shared path                          114.1            2            228.2 Concrete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New shared path connecting to future shared path proposed as part of
                                                          SP-13         Victoria Street Shared Path              Shared Path - New                     Victoria Street between Atkinson Street and Gipps Street                                                                                                  223.5            2             447 Concrete
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New shared path through Martins Point connecting to coastal trail and
                                                          SP-14         Martins Point Shared Path                Shared Path - New                     Martins Point                                                                                                                                             512.9           2.5          1282.3 Concrete
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                                                          SP-15         Southcombe Beach Access                  Shared Path - New                     Southcombe Beach car park                                        Provide connection from Ocean Drive to lookout at Southcombe Beach                        50.3            2            100.6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shared path largely on ocean side because of minimal disruption by
                                                          SP-16         Ocean Drive Shared Path                  Shared Path - New                     Ocean Drive between Mills Crescent and Powling Street                                                                                                     365.7           2.5           914.3 Concrete
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                                                          SP-17         Ocean Drive Shared Path                  Shared Path - New                     Ocean Drive between Powling Street and Anna Catherine Drive                                                                                               619.4           2.5          1548.5 Concrete
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                                                          SP-18         Griffiths Street Shared Path             Shared Path - New                     Griffiths Street between footbridge and Boat Ramp                New shared path within parkland connecting from footbridge to boat ramp                  211.9            2            423.8 Concrete
                                                          SP-19         Princes Highway West Shared Path         Shared Path - New                     Princes Highway between Phillip Street and Thistle Place         New shared path connecting low density residential area into town                        382.1            2            764.2 Concrete    VicRoads
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Existing path is 1.9m and could support shared use. Needs to be cleared as
                                                          SP-20         Griffiths Street Shared Path             Shared Path - New                     Griffiths Street between 64 Griffiths Street and Footbridge                                                                                               116.4            2            232.8 Concrete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        grass covering path
                                                          SP-21         Lydia Place Shared Path                  Shared Path - New                     Lydia Place                                                      New shared path connecting Griffiths Street to coastal trail                              73.2            2            146.4 Concrete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Widening will be challenging as path is elevated above road. May need to
                                                          SP-22         Griffiths Street Shared path             Shared Path - New                     Griffiths Street between Lydia Place and Moyne Court                                                                                                      165.8            2            331.6 Concrete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        be lowered and replaced
                                                          SP-23         Griffiths Street Shared Path             Shared Path - New                     Griffiths St along Gardens Caravan Park frontage                 New shared path to fill missing link along Caravan Park frontage                          83.9            2            167.8 Concrete
                                                          SP-24         Griffiths Street Shared Path             Shared Path - New                     From Richie St to north Griffiths St                             Shared Path along Griffiths Street providing access for existing residents               633.4            2           1266.8 Concrete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New shared path connecting existing shared path to one-way Beach Street
                                                          SP-25         Beach Street Shared Path                 Shared Path - New                     Beach Street between public toilets and Bourne Avenue                                                                                                      144             2             288 Concrete
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                                                          SU-01         Griffiths Street Shared Path             Shared Path - Upgrade                 Griffiths Street between Lydia Place and 64 Griffiths Street     Existing path is in poor condition and would require resurfacing                         215.9
                                                          SU-02         Ocean Drive Shared Path                  Shared Path - Upgrade                 Existing shared trail along coastal reserve on ocean Drive       Uneven path surface requiring upgrade - gravel or sealed path                            299.5
                                                          SZ-01         Albert Street laneway                    Shared Zone - Signage                 Albert Street between Cox Street and existing footpath           Signage to identify lane as a shared bike and vehicle zone                                 119                                           VicRoads
                                                                                                                                                       Laneway along Griffiths Street between Boat Ramp and Battery     Provide signage to denote the laneway as a shared cycling and vehicle
                                                          SZ-02         Griffiths Street Shared Zone             Shared Zone - Signage                                                                                                                                                                           220.5
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                                                          SZ-03         Lydia Place Shared Zone                  Shared Zone - Signage                 Lydia Place                                                      Provide signage to denote shared bike and vehicle zone                                    25.8

                                                         Table 1.      Proposed Bicycle Links - Project Details

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4.3     Proposed Cycling Safety Improvements                    Project ID      Project Name                                      Type                       Address                               Overview
                                                                                                                                                                                              New Ramp adjacent to stairs to allow cyclists to wheel bikes up
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                                                                BR-01           Footbridge Bike Ramp                              Bike Ramp              Western end of footbridge
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                                                                                Sackville and Bank Street Roundabout                                     Intersection of Sackville Street and Provide sharrow treatment to provide greater awareness and
                                                                RB-01                                                             Roundabout Improvement
                                                                                Improvement                                                              Bank Street                          safety for cyclists
Table 2 provides details on the Proposed Cycling Safety                         Sackville and Bank Street Roundabout                                     Intersection of Sackville Street and Provide sharrow treatment to provide greater awareness and
                                                                RB-01                                                             Roundabout Improvement
Improvements identified in Figure 9.                                            Improvement                                                              Bank Street                          safety for cyclists
                                                                                Sackville and Cox Street Roundabout                                      Intersection of Sackville Street and Provide sharrow treatment to provide greater awareness and
                                                                RB-02                                                             Roundabout Improvement
                                                                                Improvement                                                              Cox Street                           safety for cyclists
                                                                RP-01           Regent Street - Rail Trail Crossing               Raised Platform Crossing   Regent Street at Rail Trail crossing Provide raised platform crossing to prioritise rail trail
                                                                                                                                                             James Street near Southcombe
                                                                RP-02           James Street Raised Crossing                      Raised Platform Crossing                                         Provide raised platform crossing to prioritise future shared path
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                                                                                                                                                             James Street at Ocean Drive           Provide raised platform crossing to prioritise existing shared
                                                                RP-03           James Street Raised Crossing                      Raised Platform Crossing
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                                                                RP-04           Ocean Drive Raised Crossing                       Raised Platform Crossing   Ocean Drive
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                                                                RP-05           Ocean Drive Raised Crossing                       Raised Platform Crossing   Ocean Drive
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                                                                RP-06           Ocean Drive Raised Crossing                       Raised Platform Crossing   Ocean Drive
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                                                                RP-07           Ocean Drive Raised Crossing                       Raised Platform Crossing   Ocean Drive
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                                                                RP-08           Ocean Drive Raised Crossing                       Raised Platform Crossing   Ocean Drive
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                                                                RP-09           Mills Crescent Raised Crossing                    Raised Platform Crossing
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                                                                RP-10           Ocean Drive Raised Crossing                       Raised Platform Crossing   Ocean Drive
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                                                                RP-11           Ocean Drive Raised Crossing                       Raised Platform Crossing   Ocean Drive at Powling Street
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                                                                RP-12           Villiers Street Raised Crossing                   Raised Platform Crossing   Villiers Street and Polding Street
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                                                                                                                                                             Cox Street and James Street           Provide for a cyclist priority treatment across Cox Street to
                                                                SC-03           Cox Street Crossing                               Safety Crossing
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  New underpass to remove at grade crossing of the Princes
                                                                UP-01           Rail Trail Underpass                              Underpass                  Rail Trail and Princes Highway                                                                        VicRoads
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Hway
                                                               Table 2.      Proposed Cycling Safety Improvements -Project Details

4.4     Proposed Bicycle Parking and Repair Facilities          Project ID        Name                                     Type               Address                                      Overview
                                                                                                                                                                                           Bike parking to support cyclist visitors to the
                                                                BP-01             Battery Hill Bike Parking                Bike Parking       Battery Hill Park
                                                                                                                                                                                           park
                                                                                                                                                                                           Bike parking to support cyclist visitors to the
Table 3 provides details on the Proposed Bicycle Parking and    BP-02             Apex Park Bike Parking                   Bike Parking       Apex Park
                                                                                                                                                                                           park
Repair Facilities identified in Figure 9.                       BP-03             East Beach SLSC Bike Parking             Bike Parking       East Beach SLSC
                                                                                                                                                                                           Bike parking to support cyclist visitors to the
                                                                                                                                                                                           beach
                                                                                                                                                                                           Bike parking to support cyclist visitors to the
                                                                BP-04             Pea Soup Bike Parking                    Bike Parking       Pea Soup
                                                                                                                                                                                           beach
                                                                                                                           Bike Parking and                                                Bike parking and repair facilities at key
                                                                BR-01             Southcombe Beach Bike Parking                               Car park at Southcombe Beach
                                                                                                                           Repair Facility                                                 destination point

                                                               Table 3.      Proposed Bicycle Parking and Repair Facilities - Project Details

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5       Criteria for Implementation Priority

The table opposite outlines the criteria that will be used to               CRITERIA CATEGORIES                                                                                            CRITERIA QUESTIONS
assess the implementation priority of each project outlined in
Section 4.                                                                                                                Will the project:
The criteria are organised under a number of categories with                     CONNECTIVITY                             ·   Connect to key destinations (i.e. schools, shops, open space, community facilities, public transport stops)?
questions that will need to answered to assess the priority of                                                            ·   Connect into existing bike lanes and shared path networks?
each project.                                                                                                             ·   Provide a missing link in the strategic network?

                                                                                                                          Will the project:
                                                                                       SAFETY                             ·   Separate cyclists from roads carrying fast moving vehicles / high volumes of vehicles / heavy vehicles?
                                                                                                                          ·   Improve safety at a known cyclist and vehicle conflict points or crash locations?

                                                                                                                          Will the project:

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                                                                            COMMUNITY BENEFIT                             ·   Be heavily used relative to the existing and future populations?
                                                                                                                          ·   Cater to a range of users with varying abilities and levels of confidence?

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                                                                                                                          ·   Connect to key tourism destinations?
                                                                     USER EXPERIENCE / TOURISM &

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                                                                           ECONOMIC VALUE                                 ·   Create a unique, local journey that will attract visitors?
                                                                                                                          ·   Showcase local landscape features?
                                                                                                                          ·   Contribute to diversifying Port Fairy’s tourism offerings?

                                                                                                                         Will the project:
                                                                                                                         ·    Present any potential impacts on the local landscape or environment?
                                                                          TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY                          ·    Present any potential impacts on culturally sensitive areas?
                                                                                                                         ·    Be difficult to construct?
                                                                                                                         ·    Take advantage of any existing supporting infrastructure?
                                                                                                                         ·    Require access to private land?

                                                                                                                         Will the project:
                                                                     EXTERNAL STRATEGIC SUPPORT
                                                                        & POTENTIAL FUNDING                              ·    Have strategic support from external organisations? (i.e. VicRoads, Heritage Victoria)
                                                                           OPPORTUNITIES                                 ·    Have committed funding from external sources?
                                                                                                                         ·    Have strong potential to attract funding from external sources?

                                                                                                                         ·    Implementation cost of project
                                                                                                                         ·    Ongoing maintenance cost of infrastructure
                                                                                         COST
                                                                                                                         ·    Cost of land acquisition or negotiated public access
                                                                                                                         ·    Cost vs. benefit - Overall cost weighted against other criterion

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