Archive for January, 2008

Transport Minister Lynne Kosky ‘misinformed’ on train bike ban

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Herald Sun: Transport Minister Lynne Kosky 'misinformed' on train bike ban Victorian Transport Minister Lynne Kosky will review her decision to ban bikes from peak hour trains after claiming her department misinformed her on the issue. Ms Kosky said today her department had told her it had undertaken a full consultation ...

I was misinformed on bike review: Kosky

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

The Age: I was misinformed on bike review: Kosky Victorian Transport Minister Lynne Kosky will review her decision to ban bikes from peak hour trains after claiming her department misinformed her on the issue. Ms Kosky said her department had told her it had undertaken a full consultation and review which found ...

“Backflip likely on controversial trains bicycle ban”

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

The Age, 22-01-2008: THE controversial ban of bikes on trains might be overturned by the State Government, following growing anger from cycling advocates. On her first day back at work, Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky ordered an immediate review of the rush-hour ban that started only three weeks ago. The move to ban ...

Opponents of bike ban gear up for protests

Monday, January 21st, 2008

The Age: Opponents of bike ban gear up for protests Cyclists across Victoria are stepping up a gear to overturn the bike ban on trains. Connex and V/Line travellers are at loggerheads with transport operators, who say the ban is needed to ease overcrowding across the rail network. Some cycling groups ...

Flickr fun

Monday, January 21st, 2008

We now have a Bin the Bike Ban Flickr group. If you already have a Flickr account, you can join and post images directly to the group pool. If not, you can still email them to us and we will put them up. The 6 latest images from the pool will ...

Tuesday 12th Feb: planned Melbourne action

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Let this post be planning central for Tuesday 12th Feb. If you want to help, leave a comment on this post. How can you help? Let us know: Creating cardboard props [beforehand] Disseminating information via email/phone (eg. press releases) [beforehand] Disseminating information in person (eg. leaflets) [beforehand] Using cardboard props [on the day] Disseminating information in ...

Castlemaine: Bin the Bike Ban – Important Gathering, THIS Wednesday 23rd Jan, from 7am

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

PLEASE NOTE: Geelong and Melbourne actions are planned soon, so check this site for updates or subscribe to the public transport list to stay informed. From Mount Alexander Sustainability Group Bring your symbolic bike made from cardboard to Castlemaine station and tell your cycling story with others. Come share a cuppa and ...

Badges, Badges, Badges

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

No, not those ones, these ones! >>> Courtesy of Eve, we now have badges. No self-respecting campaign isn't complete without these stylish little beauties. These are just the perfect fashion accessory for any crumpler, pannier or favourite item of attire. If you want some of these must-have cycling accessories, please contact us ...

City of Greater Bendigo: Media Release

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

City of Greater Bendigo: Media Release - City To Express Disappointment Over Train Bike Ban (17 January 2008) The City of Greater Bendigo will write to the Minister for Public Transport the Hon Lynne Kosky to express concerns about the State Government’s intention to ban bicycles from peak hour train services. City ...

Bendigo keen to fight bike ban on trains

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

ABC Online: Bendigo keen to fight bike ban on trains (17 January 2008) The Bendigo Council wants to lead a campaign against a ban on bikes on peak-hour country train services. V/Line announced the ban earlier this month, to combat overcrowding and it is set to come into effect within a ...