north east bicycle corridor linking chandle hiqhway and alexandra parade
DESCRIPTION
A direct arterial shared path built from Chandler Highway where the Darebin, Yarra, and Anniversary Trails converge through to Alexandra Parade. Presentation to Linking Melbourne Authority Planning PanelTRANSCRIPT
North East Bicycle CorridorLinking Communities
A Boroondara Bicycle Users Group proposal
The need - Bicycles are used more and more for transport in Melbourne. The Yarra, Anniversary, and Darebin Creek Trails already exist but the current Yarra crossing route across the narrow Fairfield Pipe Bridge is circuitous and steep.
The solution - A direct arterial shared path built from Chandler Highway where the Darebin, Yarra, and Anniversary Trails converge through to Alexandra Parade*.
*This is an updated proposal of the route referred to in BBUG’s original submission as the “Dights Fall Trail”.Version 1.0
Benefits• Transport• Safety• Linking communities• Journey savings
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Safe separation, good gradient
Family friendlyPeninsula Link Trail shared bridge
Benefits
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• Health• Family friendly• Key destinations• Route connections• Favourable cost-benefit
Gardiners Creek TrailAlexandra Parade median bike path
Map 21. Plan Melbourne
Riders from 8 to 80A shared trail
Planning considerations• The NEBC will link with the new shared path along Alexandra Parade1
• Provide infrastructure to meet project performance requirement T1 (pedestrian and bicycle)
• Provide new cycling infrastructure connecting with Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs2
• The NEBC route is included in Plan Melbourne, Initiative 3.1.5, Support Walking and Cycling in Central Melbourne 3
• "Create safe environments for pedestrians and bicycle riders“ and "Incorporate pedestrian and bicycle facilities when building other infrastructure“, Ministerial Statement4
• Support strategic directions in Cycling into the Future, Victoria’s Cycling Strategy5 including:– Reduce safety risks– Encourage cycling– Plan networks and prioritise investments
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1$100m plus boost for Melbourne’s public transport - Premier of Victoria2Walking and cycling - Linking Melbourne Authority3Plan Melbourne, Metropolitan Planning Strategy, Victorian Government, Oct 2013. Page 80. Map 21.4Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transport, Australian Government, Department of Infrastructure & Transport 2013, p115Cycling into the Future 2013-23, Victorian Government
Map 21. Plan Melbourne
More than 1 million Victorians ride a bike each week and trips to work by bike have grown by 5 per cent each year (2001-2011)5
Hospital and University Precinct
Current Network – Poor Connections
Very poor existing connection
• Anniversary Trail• Koonung Creek Trail• Darebin Creek Trail• Yarra Trail
Inner suburbs
To:
No current direct connections from:
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Anniversary Trail
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Inner suburbs & CBD
Hospital and University Precinct
Before: Existing route is unsafe, 1km longer and takes approx. 10 minutes more to ride
Bicycle Route Before and After
After: NEBC direct route is shorter, safer and much easier to ride
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Steps near Chandler Highway - 7 flights with 61 steps
Some Existing Route Issues
The existing route deters many cyclists, particularly young and novice riders.
Narrow pipe bridge across the Yarra River
Narrow, steep and circuitous path with numerous sharp unsafe bends
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Long uphill grade on Kew Boulevard could be eliminated
NEBC Probable Catchment AreaThe NEBC will service a catchment area population of 211,000 within 40 minutes riding from Alexandra Parade from suburbs including Fairfield, Alphington, Kew, Ivanhoe, Bulleen, Balwyn, Hawthorn, North Balwyn, Mont Albert North, Doncaster and Heidelberg
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Source: 2011 Census
Route details from East to West• Route starts from Yarra Trail east of Chandler Highway
• Under Chandler Highway and Off-Ramp
• From Off-Ramp towards Yarra River
• Yarra River Crossing
• Yarra River to Clifton Hill
• Merri Creek Crossing
• Under Clifton Hill Rail Line
• Through Hoddle Street Interchange
• Connect to Alexandra Parade Median shared path
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Chandler Highway - startThe starting point at the eastern end of the route leaves the existing Yarra shared trail near the Guide Dogs, east of Chandler Hwy
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Chandler Highway and Off-Ramp
Use unused underpass under Chandler Highway
New underpass to be constructed under east bound Chandler highway off-ramp
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From Off-Ramp towards Yarra River
Bicycle route to be constructed behind ‘New Jersey’ traffic barrier with screen above it to minimise driver distraction, noise and effect of wind gusts.
Route will require earthworks to toe of batter and a small retaining wall
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Yarra River CrossingPreferred treatment: Repurpose existing lanes•Existing left freeway lane becomes freeway emergency lane
•Existing emergency lane becomes NEBC route bridge crossing behind New Jersey barrier
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Yarra River Crossing – Alternatives
Alternative 1. No emergency stopping lane over bridge
Alternative 2. Separate bike bridge over Yarra
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Proposed bicycle route is outside the freeway reservation, passing the Fairfield Fly Fishing Ponds and recreational ovals
Yarra River to Clifton Hill
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Looking East from Parks Vic Office
Merri Creek CrossingWest of Groom St the route is located off-road between Alexandra Parade East with the sound barriers placed closer to the flyover piers.
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Under Clifton Hill Rail Line
Regrade route to provide a minimum clearance of 2.2 metres under Clifton Hill Rail bridge
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Through Hoddle Street Interchange Switchback on bicycle bridge
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* Off-road route is preferable
Tunnel portal
On-road bicycle route*
Concept alignment of bicycle bridge through interchange
Bicycle route along Alexandra Parade median
Alexandra Parade
Off-road shared path
Hoddle Street Interchange Conceptual height of bicycle bridge through Hoddle Street Interchange – designed to minimise the gradient
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• Road flyover approx. 17m height above ground to clear the Clifton Hill rail line.
• Road flyover clearance to Hoddle Street approx. 12m
• Indicative NEBC bike bridge is shown underneath road flyover, with 6m clearance of Hoddle Street
East West Link Model illustrating NEBC route crossing Hoddle St
Connect to Alexandra Parade MedianThe western end of the NEBC route connects with the shared path on the Alexandra Parade median
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This will provide good access to the inner suburbs of Collingwood, Abbotsford, Fitzroy, Carlton, Richmond, Parkville and the CBD.
Cost Estimate
• A concept cost estimate of the North East Bicycle Corridor has been prepared based on indicative plans for the East West Link released by Linking Melbourne Authority.
• The estimated cost is $30 million to construct NEBC works from Chandler Highway to Alexandra Parade (Wellington Street). The estimate includes provision for contingencies of 50%
• The NEBC project would cost considerably more if it were constructed following the completion of the East West Link.
• Thus, the opportunity to construct this valuable bicycle project should not be deferred.
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Approaching Hoddle St Interchange looking east
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Visual concept only, design engineering has not been done. Source: Urban Circus
Switchback below Road Flyover
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Visual concept only, design engineering has not been done. Source: Urban Circus
Crossing Hoddle St looking East
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Visual concept only, design engineering has not been done. Source: Urban Circus
Looking East to Hoddle Street
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Visual concept only, design engineering has not been done. Source: Urban Circus
Descending to Alexandra Parade Median
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4.
Visual concept only, design engineering has not been done. Source: Urban Circus
Summary• There is an opportunity to build the NEBC and provide greatly
needed cycling infrastructure and meet project performance requirement T1 (pedestrian and bicycle).
• The NEBC will provide:– significant benefits to the community including local bicycle and pedestrian trips,
connecting communities and workplaces and longer transport-oriented cycling trips servicing large catchment areas.
– a direct off-road route offering a shorter and quicker journey– a much safer alternative to on-road routes that will encourage the use of bicycles
as a transport mode– a very cost effective transport solution compared to road and rail if done in
conjunction with the EW Link
• The NEBC route is both practical and feasible – detailed planning will resolve design and construction details.
• The NEBC will contribute significantly to the community amenity of the EW Link project.
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Recommendation
The Boroondara Bicycle Users Group requests that the Assessment Panel recommend the construction of the North East Bicycle Corridor as part of the East West Link Project
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Bicycle bridge on Peninsula Link Trail Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, Brisbane
References
• North East Bicycle Corridor, Boroondara BUG– http://boroondarabug.org/wiki/M3
• Eastern Corridor Trail, Bicycle Network– https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/better-conditions/975/
• North East Bicycle Corridor, Victorian Cycling Network – http://www.victorian-cycling-network.org/bicycle-routes/north-east-bicycle-corridor
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