Tag: CycleNoosa

Can "Tactical Urbanism" help us see a different future in terms of the way we get around in Noosa? Other cities across the globe are giving it a go - and it seems sensible that we do too...

Cooran Earth Rights are calling on Noosa Council to fast track planning for a proposed new bicycle path between Cooran and Pomona or risk losing an opportunity for a substantial portion of its cost being met by a state government funding program designed to increase the uptake of bicycle riding for commuting and recreation.

Ann Gardiner from Cooroy Earth Rights recently wrote to Cr Brian Stockwell asking advice on how to upgrade the Cooran to Pomona bikeway to a Priority A level that will ensure future funding. Here we publish her message and the response she received.

Alan Lander's Noosa News piece on bikeways prompted another deja vu moment for Michael Donovan, recalling a 2011 Noosa Biosphere Reserve submission to Queensland Regional Development for walking and cycle trails across the Noosa and Great Sandy Biospheres.

As a committee member of Peregian Family and Friends, Leigh McCready is keen to connect school children in Noosa Shire with their schools across the border, while at the same time providing a congestion busting way to bring in the wider Peregian population to Peregian Beach on the weekends to shop, dine and swim at the beach.

The ZEN EV Expo provided an opportunity to discuss Noosa's existing cycling infrastructure and where improvements can be made, with residents and visitors agreeing that we have a great backbone to start from, and many low hanging fruit that could lead to a smoother, safer and more enjoyable riding experience for all.

Cycling as a means of transport in Noosa is fun. We have some wonderful bike lanes. Unfortunately there are big gaps and missing links. Noosa residents are being invited to collaborate on a grassroots project to help make cycling the number one choice of transport for Noosa residents.

There's no doubt that Noosa has excellent bikeways - connecting the missing links will make cycling the preferred option in our daily commutes. Let us know where your local biking and walking gaps are and the dodgy spots that prevent you from letting your kids ride safely to school.