Ride to Work Day
On Wednesday October 17, the City of Port Phillip will be celebrating the first National Ride to Work Day by providing a breakfast for all cyclists using the Bay Trail and Beach Road on their way to work.
All cyclists are welcome to stop for a bite to eat in Middle Park at the former site of the Middle Park Lifesaving Club (opposite Armstrong Street) as they make their way to work. Being a building that no longer exists navigation may seem a little tricky, but we guarantee you'll have no trouble finding us and if all else fails it's Melway reference 2N D1
Breakfast will be available from 7am until 9am.
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Weekend Clearway for Cyclists
A clearway for cyclists has been instated along Ormond Esplanade, Elwood between Glen Huntly Road and St Kilda Street, to operate on Saturdays and Sundays, from 6 - 10am. This is an addition to clearways which already exist during weekday peaks to benefit motorists.
Over the past two years, the council has been working with the neighbouring Cities of Bayide and Kingston, along with Victoria Police, VicRoads, Bicycle Victoria, local cyclists and the Sandringham Hospital on ways to make Beach Road route safer for cyclists, especially on weekend mornings when more than 5000 cyclists can travel along Beach Road - more than three times the number of cars and other vehicles.
While the clearway is operating, motorists will be able to park their cars in the foreshore parking lots and side streets.
The City of Port Phillip supports www.beachroadcyclist.com, a website where you can get all the best info on events, training and general news regarding on-road cycling throughout the state.
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Cycling in Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip's geographic location combined with better than average bicycle facilities and low journey-to-work travel distances provides a unique opportunity to further promote this attractive, healthy and environmentally friendly form of transport.
The city contains an extensive on- and off-road bicycle network connecting the majority of areas within the municipality. There are approximately 49km of existing on-road routes and 14.5km of existing off-road routes, not including those at Albert Park Lake reserve.
Port Phillip also has in excess of 300 bicycle racks located in all shopping centres, foreshore areas and railway stations. New racks are installed on an ongoing basis as required or requested. The majority of off-road recreational paths have now been constructed, and we are now concentrating on new on-road lanes and linkages.
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Cycle Plan 2005 - 2010
The City of Port Phillip wants to provide an environment where cyclists of all abilities can ride their bikes on a safe, accessible and complete network. Cycle Plan 2005 - 2010 sets the agenda for cycling over the next five years within the municipality, with the objective of meeting the needs of all cyclists: commuter, training, recreational or learner ...
Cycle Plan addresses five key response areas:
- The Network
- End of Trip Facilities
- Bicycle Facility Maintenance
- Green Transport Plan
- Increasing Ridership
View the  Cycling Strategy 2005-2010.
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Cyclesmart
The minimum daily exercise recommended for good health is 30 minutes, or about 10 kilometres cycled comfortably on a bike. Log into Cyclesmart and record the number of kilometres on your cycle computer that you have cycled each day.
Keeping up to date on Cyclesmart is very easy. You don't need to enter data every day; as you enter an odometer reading, which is cumulative, the system can estimate how much you're riding per day based on how much you ride per week (it assumes you ride daily, unless you enter data even on days when you haven't ridden).
Cyclesmart is part of TravelSmart, a state government program that aims to increase walking, cycling and catching public transport, while reducing private car use!
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Westgate Punt: Fisherman's Bend - Scienceworks
The trial of a subsidised weekly commuter service for cyclists and pedestrians across the Yarra River closed on Friday 2 June 2006 as a result of low patronage.
Since December 2005, Hobsons Bay City Council has administered a trial on behalf of a stakeholder group that subsidised a weekday commuter ferry service for bicycles and pedestrians that cross the Yarra River.
The stakeholder group that consisted of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne and Port Phillip City Councils, together with Parks Victoria, the Port of Melbourne Corporation and Bicycle Victoria, provided the cross-river trial transport in morning and afternoon peak times on working days.
After four months of operation, and despite considerable publicity, usage rates have remained below 25 per cent, with a monthly average high of 61 passengers per day in March, the highest usage recorded to date.
The decision to terminate the service is based on the responsibility of the stakeholders to provide the best possible amenities to the greatest number of people and at the lowest possible cost.
A Business Plan is being prepared that will incorporate all relevant information on the trial. This will be incorporated into an information package that will be made available to operators that may be interested in putting in a proposal to operate the services in the future.
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RACV Bike Assist
RACV has developed a new road service, called Bike Assist, to assist cyclists who experience difficulties and require roadside assistance. The aim of Bike Assist is to get your nominated bicycle going after a puncture or other mishap.
For more information or to join call 13 19 55, or visit RACVonline.
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Bike path maps
See the  Port Phillip Bike Path Map for details of on- & off-road bike paths, and proposed bike paths in the City of Port Phillip.
The Speedways and Greenways map identifies the existing and proposed routes on Port Phillip's bicycle network as discussed in the Cycling Strategy 2005-2010, which was adopted by council in early April, 2005. A final copy of this document will be available soon.
See the City of Melbourne Bike Map for bike paths in and around the Melbourne CBD.
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Port Phillip Bicycle User Group (BUG)
As a fantastic way for cycling enthusiasts to meet other cyclists, find bike buddies, organise group rides and keep the council informed about the condition of Port Phillip's bicycle network and facilities, the Port Phillip Bicycle User Group (BUG) has been formed.
BUG contacts
Email: portphillipbug@hotmail.com
Visit the website: www.mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/ppbug/web/index.html
An online community has also been set up on the My Connected Community (mc2) website, hosted by Vicnet, so that members can communicate easily with each other. It is free, and new users must register with their email address. Join the Port Phillip BUG via the website above.
BUG meeting
The Port Phillip BUG meets on the first Monday of every month at the recently renovated Eco House in Blessington Gardens, St Kilda at 6.30pm. Enter from the corner of Blessington and Herbert Streets.
Rides every Sunday morning
Sundays 7.30am-9.30am. Meet outside St Kilda Cycles, 11 Carlisle Street. For more information call Chris Chapman on 0409 593 893.
Port Phillip featured in 'Cycling Guide 2002/2003'
City of Port Phillip is featured in two sections of the Bicycle Victoria's Member's Cycling Guide 2002/2003, sent to 30,000 members in Victoria.
Scanned pages attached:
- Best Cycling Cities in Victoria - best metropolitan council (p.19)
- 10 Great Rides - Family Ride: St Kilda Foreshore (p. 22)
For Bicycle Victoria membership details and benefits, see the link below.
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Relevant links and more information
VicRoads - www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Cycling information for Melbourne. The network of off-road bicycle paths and on-road bicycle lanes in Melbourne is continuing to be expanded to include more and more areas. Visit this website for bicycle facilities, maps and other information to assist you with cycling around Melbourne.
Bicycle Victoria 'More people cycling more often' - www.bv.com.au
A peak body focusing on increasing bicycle awareness and use, bicycle safety, bicycle insurance, better bike facilities including more bike paths and coordinating major cycling events like Ride to Work Day, the Great Victorian Bike Ride and Around the Bay in a Day.
Port Phillip BUG online community - mc2.vicnet.net.au
Search for 'BUG' from the homepage of My Connected Community, then check out the group to see if you'd like to participate or join.
St Kilda Cycling Club - www.skcc.com.au
The St Kilda Cycling Club (SKCC) gives the bayside a focus for the large number of cyclists in the area. When you join the SKCC you become a member of a high profile and professional association, with organised racing, regular information nights and organised rides. The club caters for a broad range of cyclists, from novices to A graders. SKCC especially welcomes female members.
Cycling Promotion Fund - www.cyclingpromotion.com
The fundamental aim of the fund is to promote cycling in Australia by building strategic partnerships and funding and supporting campaigns which promote bicycle use.
Cycle Sport Victoria - www.vic.cycling.org.au
CycleSport Victoria is the trading name of Victorian Cycling Incorporated. Victorian Cycling is the peak body for the sport of racing cycling, including the disciplines of road, track and mountain biking within Victoria, Australia.
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Sustainable Transport.
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