To all Cyclists - Clearway on the World’s Premier Cycling Route

On any given weekend – even in the middle of winter – thousands of cyclists use Beach Road for training and social rides. For the past three years Beach Road Cyclists (BRC) – a group of racing, training and general cycling enthusiasts – has led a strong campaign to have the views of on-road cyclists voiced.

Finally, following many reports and discussion groups involving Vic Roads, Victoria Police, BRC and the local councils, Port Phillip Council has approved a clearway on Beach Road during weekends between the hours of 6:00am – 10:00am.

The Council has agreed that the establishment of a clearway is the best solution to safely accommodate all Beach Road users during peak cycling times over the weekend.

A fantastic result for BRC and its Supporters! However …

Port Phillip Council has stated that the implementation of its clearway would be much more viable if Bayside and Kingston Councils follow its lead and vote for their own clearways. Bayside and Kingston are still considering whether to jump on board with Port Phillip’s initiative and have requested input from the local community and users of Beach Road before they make their final decisions.

As things stand the current clearway could only operate from the Port Melbourne end of Beach Road through to St Kilda Street (Port Phillip’s jurisdiction), but to be effective it also needs to run through Bayside and Kingston as far as the Mordialloc roundabout – so here’s where you come in…

If you live in either Bayside or Kingston:

• Write to the local newspapers
• Contact your MPs and local councillors
• Lobbying for the extension of the clearway through to Mordialloc from 6:00am – 10:00am on weekends.

If you don’t live in Bayside or Kingston, contact your friends who do and ask them to lobby on your behalf. All riders should contact Port Phillip council to express their appreciation and support of the initiative.

This is a very important issue that affects all Beach Road cyclists, from social through to professional, and we need to take action now to create a safe environment for ALL road users. Further information will be on www.beachroadcyclists.com or ring Marcel Lema: 0421 003 033

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Also see our Letter Writing Guide page

Bayside Council: General contact page Email: enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au Postal Address PO Box 27 Mail: PO Box 27 Sandringham Vic 3191. Phone: (03) 9599 4444

Kingston City Council: General contact page Email: info@kingston.vic.gov.au Postal Address: PO Box 1000, Mentone Vic 3194. Phone: 1300 653 356