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Bayswater Station Upgrade
16 July 2008. Knox Council has further developed its concept plan for a new shared path through the Bayswater Railway station precinct.The development, jointly funded by the Department of Transport and the Council, will resolve the current messy connection on the rail trail path outbound from Heathmont, on to Boronia.
In developing the design Knox have had to address a number of issues and compromises including car parking and interaction with other rail station users. Knox has offered car park spaces on the north of Mountain Highway for use by rail commuters, this having been made practical by the new pedestrian lights at the rail crossing.
The draft design aims to avoid conflict with bus passengers by diverting around the bus loading area with cyclists having use of two proposed pedestrian crossings. Car parking would be adjusted to give the shared path its own space.
Discussions are still to be had with Connex, VicTrack, the bus companies, taxi representatives and Knox Council to agree on the overall design. Once the shared path design is finalized then Bicycle Victoria will assist Knox Council with advice on bike parking location and design.
Draft Bike Plan out for public comment
05 June 2008 Knox City Council have released a draft review of their Bike Plan for public feedback.
See if they plan to do the projects you want fixed or completed and give your feedback by 5pm Friday 20 June.
Cycling Developments in the City of Knox - a snapshot
Apr 08 We asked the City of Knox what was being done for bikes. Here is their reply, which we have divided between Council-funded and externally-funded projects.
Riders in the area will appreciate being able to get off Ferntree Gully Road and Wellington Road and ride on shared paths.
As requested here is an update on bike infrastructure constructed in Knox over the last 12 months:
Council-funded
- Dandenong Creek Trail: 2.5m wide crushed rock shared path (north side), from Memory Lane to Chandler Lane
- Napoleon Road: 2.5m wide concrete shared path (east side), from Kelletts Road to the pedestrian signals to the north, Lysterfield
- Wellington Road: 3.0m concrete shared path (north side), from Dandenong Creek to Stud Road
- Wellington Road: 2.5m wide concrete shared path (north side), from Silkwood Way to Pinehill Drive, Rowville
- A section of 2.5 wide concrete shared path will be built on Mountain Highway, from Petalnina Drive to the caravan park, before the end of this financial year
- In addition to the bike paths, upgraded directional and warning signage is progressively being installed along the shared path network.
Non-Council funded
- Eastlink: off road shared path paralleling Eastlink to be opened with the opening of Eastlink. (Some of this route uses parts of the existing Dandenong Creek Trail).
- Ferntree Gully Road: 3.0m concrete shared path (north side), from Dandenong Creek to Stud Road. ( VicRoads have commenced construction).
- Stud Road: 3.0m wide concrete shared path (west side), from High Street Road to George Street, Wantirna. (Part of the Principal Bicycle Network).
- Ferntree Gully Road: wide kerbside lane from Dandenong Creek to Stud Road. (VicRoads have commenced construction.)
- Kelletts Roads: 2.0m wide asphalt shared path (north side), from Karoo Road to Jacob Drive.
- Kelletts Road: on road bike lanes from Taylors Lane to Napoleon Road, Rowville.
Council has also committed to jointly fund:
- a shared path through Bayswater Railway station. If signed off, this will be constructed in the 08/09 financial year, and
- a shared path from Stud Road near Kelletts Road to the Corhanwarrabul Creek, along the creek to Eastlink, then from the creek to Wellington Road (parallel to Eastlink) – this will be a 50/50 funding with Parks Victoria, staged over 2 – 3 years.
Members and Friends who live in the City of Knox - please go to your personal home page and send a thank you to the Mayor!
You can give us feedback on these projects by clicking here.
Forest Rd
Jul 05 Bike lanes have been installed on Forest Rd starting at the intersection of Doysal Avenue (FTG) and Forest Rd (Melway 74 C1) all the way along Forest Road (on both sides of the road) to the intersection of Church Street (The Basin) & Forest Road (Melway 65 G8).
Cr Ben Smith said the lanes would be extended later in the year, most likely to Ferntree Gully Cemetery.
These new lanes are the result of the efforts of a local resident who wrote to council asking for the facilities to be installed. Please see our Get it fixed page for information tips on how to make a difference in your area.
Stud Rd
Sep 03 Council is funding an extension of the existing bike path along Stud Rd, past Stud Park shopping Centre and through to Turramurra Dr (Melway 81 J2).
Bike paths
Upgrades are also taking place on the Knox Cycleway to improve asphalt surfaces damaged by tree roots and wear and tear. Concrete may be used in sections as it is smoother and more resistant to tree root damage.
Bike lockers
New bike lockers were installed at the Civic Centre in October 2004.