CPActivetravel

Back from TOTW

2007-01-23T10:24:00.000+11:00

Hi All,

I'm back!

Once I have the CD from the conference I will organise for those of you with an interest in what went on to get a look.

I had a great time checking out cycling events (Tour Down Under), expanding my networks considerably and hearing a very broad array of interesting material.

Over the next couple of weeks I will try to post some of the information here (as time permits).

Cheers
Simon

AORCC

2007-01-11T13:43:00.000+11:00

Hi All,

I have spent the morning at the Under 23 time trials at Buninyong.

I took the opportunity to hand out some of the Ballarat Commuter and Tourist maps to spectators and participants. The BUG and City of Ballarat made these available to me for Ride 2 Work Day 06.

If you're interested in the event over the weekend you can check it out at www.aorcc.com.

Cheers
Simon

New date for Cycle Ed course

2007-01-10T14:01:00.000+11:00

Hi Everyone,

Gen Ware from the YMCA has informed us that the new date for the Bike Ed course is Feb 19 & 20. To book in contact Wilcare services http://www.wilcareservices.com.au/index.htm
I believe the training will cost $198 and will take place at the YMCA.

If anyone knows of any potential, suitablevolunteers who would be willing to deliver Bike Ed in schools please let me know as we may be able to have some places funded.

Cheers
Simon

Some interesting resources

2007-01-10T09:43:00.000+11:00

Hi All,

I found the following links interesting reading!

http://www.travelsmart.gov.au/index.html , which has plenty of resources and discussion around combining travel options and event management.

http://www.abc.dotars.gov.au/Publications_Resources/benefits_of_cycling.aspx , which highlights the benefits of cycling.

http://www.sensibletransport.org.au/ , Elliot is carrying out a number of projects that may support or provide a model for some that we may attempt. I spoke to him last week and he is now on our distribution list. He also voiced that he would be available to present at any events that support sustainable transport usage.

Bye
Simon

Planning meeting

2007-01-02T14:06:00.000+11:00

Hi Again,

Thanks to Sally for the following paragraphs following our Walk and Talk planning meeting.

Eight of us sat on the grass in the Botanic Gardens
and explored one another's visions for more active transport in
Ballarat. Much discussion surrounded the many barriers, especially
concerns around perceived and actual safety; adequacy of public
transport and a "time-poor" society driven by economic imperatives.
People were cautious about setting a vision but felt that in ten
years-time Ballarat would be a place where:
-most workplaces had showers and adequate bike-parking facilities;
-schools were linked to safe routes for active transport and had
adequate bike parking facilities;
-intersections and crossings (especially roundabouts) provided for
pedestrians and people using mobility aides as a priority over cars;
-more people using an integrated public transport system.
I'm sure we could expand on this preliminary vision with further
discussion.
It was evident from the discussion that there are a number of
initiatives and actions happening around town that will benefit from
linking people and information dissemination. This will be facilitated
in part by the "blog" site.
The group would like to progress one or two actions in the next twelve
months. These are evolving but are likely to be around:
-ride to school (rider education in schools) and
-"leave the car at home day" in October to encourage people to use other
forms of transport for their usual business (walk, wheel, ride, scoot,
public transport etc). This would correspond to the Australia-wide "ride
to work" day but would be more inclusive of other forms of transport and
of people who don't travel to work.

Cheers
Simon

Thinking on Two Wheels Conference

2007-01-02T12:25:00.000+11:00

Hi Everyone,

I will be attending the Thinking on Two Wheels Conference mid January. For those of you who would like to hear about my experiences please let me know and I will catch up with you afterwards. The Details are attached below (28/11/06).

Unfortunately this means I will probably miss the Ride with Champions on the 14th. Remember to enter this one at visitballarat.com.au

Cheers
Simon

A good story

2007-01-02T10:47:00.000+11:00

Hi all,

I just found this article. Hopefully all goes well for Mark.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=172555

Simon

Have a great festive season!!

2006-12-21T14:35:00.000+11:00

Hi everyone,

I will post details of our recent walk and talk meeting after I return to work (Early January).

In the meantime, have a terrific festive season and remember to offset all of the christmas calories with lots of active transport!!

Cheers
Simon

Link trouble

2006-11-29T13:25:00.000+11:00

I had trouble accessing the Auspanet newsletter via the link I posted yesterday. If you are interested in subscribing (it's free) this is the address auspanet@heartfoundation.com.au .

I hope you have better luck with this option.

Cheers
Simon

Useful Address

2006-11-29T13:12:00.000+11:00

Hi All,

The following web address is the one that Bicycle Victoria recommended I view. They develop their programs around this social marketing style. http://www.cbsm.com/

To access the information you will need to register which only takes a moment.

Cheers
Simon

New Information 28/11/06

2006-11-28T13:45:00.000+11:00

Hi Everyone,

The following newsletter has information regarding several active transport topics. There is a link to a cycling conference in Adelaide that may be particularly interesting to some of you! http://www.ecm7.com/cm/public/DisplayContent.aspx

I'm having a little trouble learning to drive our new copier/scanner so will list details of the up and coming Walk and Talk brainstorm session for CPAT rather than attaching the invitation.
Wednesday 20th Dec, 10.00 - 11.00 am
Starting at Robert Clarke Conservatory
Bring walking attire, a pen, sticky notes, water.
Tea and Coffee available for purchase at the centre.
For more details contact me at work.

General Information

2006-11-16T11:10:00.000+11:00

Hi Everyone,

The YMCA are facilitating a Bicycle Ed Instructor training course in Ballarat on Dec 14 & 15 8.45am till 4.00pm. Registration closes Dec 7. The cost is $198.00 per person.
For further details contact Wallace or Gen Ware at the Y.

Neil was kind enough to pass on some more detailed info regarding the ride2school program. If you would like a copy please let me know and I will e-mail it to you.

Cheers
Simon

Some links to check

2006-11-16T10:37:00.000+11:00

Hi All,

I am addind the Pedestrial Council and Bicycly Victoria Web links for your interest.

http://www.walk.com.au/pedestriancouncil/page.asp?pageid=1647

http://www.bv.com.au/

Cheers
Simon

Walks with a purpose

2006-11-09T11:36:00.000+11:00

Hi,
These walks are coming soon!

Relay for Life
http://www.relayforlife.org.au/event_details.asp?ContainerID=rfl_ballarat

World Aids Awareness Day
Dec 1st 2006, 12pm
View Point, Lake Wendouree
Contact: Jen Morrison or Marianne Callinan
Ballarat Community Health Centre
53384500

Please get on board and support them!

I'll try to add some flyers here. I hope it works

2006-11-09T10:16:00.000+11:00

Thanks Leigh,

The Ride with the Champions events looks like a great idea.

Introduction

2006-11-09T10:07:00.000+11:00

Hi Everyone,
This is somewhat of an experiment to see if this will be a suitable format for sharing information amongst interested people and agencies.
Perhaps it will be useful to post event notices, flyers and general information that may relate directly or indirectly to active transport in the Ballarat area. Hopefully it will allow us to do this without uneccesarily increasing the load on our often overused e-mail addresses.