ORD STREET MADE SAFER FOR CYCLISTS

 

The City of Fremantle has installed a series of traffic islands to separate cyclists from cars and trucks along Ord Street, between High Street and Knutsford Street, in the southbound lane.

It is one of the planned upgrades in Fremantle to encourage more people to take up cycling, and making roads safer for cyclists will help to achieve that.

The northbound cycle lane was widened through relocating the traffic lights at High Street slightly. The pedestrian crossing points at Knutsford Street have also been improved by increasing the size of the refuge islands.

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HOW TO GET LOST IN FREMANTLE CYCLING MAP

 

 

I went to pick up the three new URBAN BIKE EXPLORERS maps after a designer friend of mine alerted me to how poor the maps are with not even street names to tell cyclists when to turn, which seems to be a basic requirement for any kind of map.

Look at the Fremantle Highlights map above, and would you know if you are a visitor to Fremantle in which street you are and which street to turn into? I doubt it, unless you also have a GPS at hand.

The maps are a collaboration between Tourism WA and WestCycle and the City of Fremantle

Good news for cyclists that Transport and Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has announced that there will be a bicycle bridge over Tydeman Road in North Fremantle when the new traffic bridge will be built in 2021/22.

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NEW CYCLING MAPS FOR FREMANTLE

 

The City of Fremantle has joined with Tourism WA and WestCycle to launch two new cycling maps of Fremantle.

The pocket-sized maps are part of Tourism WA’s Urban Bike Explorer series.

The ‘Fremantle Highlights’ map takes cyclists on a loop through central Fremantle, taking in highlights such as the Fremantle Markets, Fremantle Prison, WA Maritime Museum and Fishing Boat Harbour.

The ‘Indian Ocean Explorer’ guides riders from the Fremantle Town Hall down High Street to the Round House, up past Victoria Quay, across the Fremantle Traffic Bridge and all the way along the coast to Cottesloe Beach.

Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt said cycling was a great way for visitors to get out and explore the city.

“It’s been a real focus for the City of Fremantle in recent years to make Fremantle more bike-friendly by putting in more cycle paths and bike lanes and improving a number of traffic intersections to make them safer for cyclists,” Mayor Pettitt said.

The Urban Bike Explorer maps also provide handy information where to find food, water and toilets.

The Fremantle Urban Bike Explorer maps are available at WA Visitor Centre in Perth and Fremantle Visitor Centre at Kings Square, as well as hotels and bike shops in Fremantle.

Fremantle is a cycle-friendly city with all major Fremantle attractions and precincts easily accessible by bicycle and a raft of bike shops in the city centre and surrounds to look after cycling needs.

Free bike hire is available from the Fremantle Visitor Centre for a refundable deposit. The bikes are suitable for adults and children over 8 years old, and electric bikes are also available.

Free bike hire is available from Monday to Friday 9 am–4 pm, Saturday 9 am–3 pm and Sunday and public holidays 10 am–3 pm.

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OCEAN RIDE RAISES FUNDS FOR MS

 

More than a hundred cyclists had an early start at 7am this morning at the Fremantle Esplanade for the Multiple Sclerosis WA Ocean Ride.

The fundraiser took the riders along the beaches on a 30km journey to Hillarys.

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FREMANTLE RIDE TO WORK WEDNESDAY

 

 

The Fremantle RIDE and SHINE ride to work day is on from 7-9am this Wednesday October 17 at Pioneer Park opposite the railway station.

Free coffee and breakfast are on offer, and bike safety checks, info stalls, electric bike demos and mini bike tours.

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FREMANTLE CYCLIST SURVEY

 

The City of Fremantle is asking cyclists about their experiences riding around Freo as part of a review of the City’s bike plan.

The City of Fremantle Local Bicycle Plan was adopted in 2014 with the goal of doubling the number of bike trips in Fremantle by 2018 by providing better cycling infrastructure, reducing the barriers to cycling and encouraging more people to ride a bike.

Since 2013 the City of Fremantle has installed 2.3km of on-road bike lanes and 1km of new bike paths, upgraded six key intersections with bike head-start facilities and rolled out Bicycle Awareness Zones over 6km of local and city centre roads.

The City has also upgraded more than 2km of path along popular coastal routes, installed more than 160 bike parking bays and added green bike lane treatments at intersections along four major roads.

Cyclists can provide their feedback on Fremantle bike network by completing a survey on the City’s My Say Freo website.

They can also map their regular routes and good bike spaces, highlight problem areas and share ideas on an interactive map.

The survey is open until 9 October, with a new bike plan expected to be presented to the council for endorsement early next year.

For more information visit the Bike Plan Review on My Say Freo.

FREE D LOCKS FOR FREMANTLE CYCLISTS

 

City of Fremantle’s Community Safety Team will be giving out free D-locks in an effort to reduce bike theft. The campaign will be launched at a Bike Theft Awareness Day at Kings Square this Friday 25 February, starting at 10am.

The ‘Lock down on bike theft’ campaign will focus on Fremantle’s city centre and run from February through to April.

It is a collaboration between Fremantle Police and the City of Fremantle, with the Public Transport Authority rolling out a similar initiative at Fremantle Train Station during February.

 

D-locks have been proven to be quite robust and they can only be removed using a cutting device or saw whereas a standard bike cable can be cut within 10 or 15 seconds using a standard cutting device.

The Community Safety Team has about 200 D-locks to give out to the public over the next two to three months.

 

Fremantle residents will be able to collect a free D-lock, have their bikes engraved and learn some handy tips about where to park their bikes and lock them properly.

The free D-locks are available to Fremantle residents only and are limited to one per person until stocks run out.

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YUMMY BREAKY AT FREO RIDE TO WORK

The Ride To Work breakfast was held at Fremantle Kings Square this morning and was appreciated by many cyclists who turned up for yummy South American baked beans and eggs, muffins and great coffee while checking out electric and cargo bikes.

Nice to see City of Fremantle CEO Phil StJohn up and about early and enjoying a hearty breaky.

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FREE RIDE TO WORK BREAKY AT KINGS SQUARE

Hop on your bikes tomorrow morning and join the free Fremantle RIDE TO WORK breakfast at Kings Square between 7-9 pm.

It’s going to be a hot day so perfect for the RTW breaky.

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FREMANTLE RIDE TO WORK DAY

Bicycles to Take Over South Tce on Wednesday – Ride to Work Day

Join a ‘Bike Bus’ group to lead to you to a free breakfast at Pioneer Park, near Fremantle Railway Station.Bike Bus’s will be riding along South Terrace on Ride to Work day this year to promote bicycle awareness in Fremantle.

A Bike Bus, consists of a group of cyclists riding together, on a set route, with the aim to make the journey a more interesting, safer, more visible and sociable experience.

The event is being organized by the Fremantle Bicycle Users Group (BUG), a community based, volunteer group who advocate on behalf of people who ride bicycles in and around the Fremantle Area.

A bike bus will be departing from South Beach Cycles/Third Wheel Café at 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00am on Wednesday 14 October and arriving at the City of Fremantle’s Ride to Work breakfast in Pioneer Park.

All cyclists are welcome to join the ride, including regular riders to support others.

Visit facebook.com/bikefreo for more information on the bike bus or Freo BUG. Contact Fremantle.bug@gmail.com