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Seeking a Safer Off-road Walking and Cycling Route Between Bairnsdale and Paynesville

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Chris Muir
4 years ago

Very important for 2 reasons 1. Safety - the condition of the Paynesville is appalling. I ride it both ways several times a week. The shoulders are in terrible condition, exacerbated by the deterioration in the road surface 2. Tourism - What an experience to ride along the river and/ or wetlands. Great for visitors to our region and a great link to the Rail Trail Can I suggest modelling it on the Eastlink track - it’s 3 metres wide which allows multiple users and safe overtaking

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Maureen Hickling
4 years ago

Lack of a safe route discourages many including myself from cycling between Bairnsdale and Paynesville.

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Prue Bills
4 years ago

Thank you - great initiative!

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HOWARD BLEGG
4 years ago

The sooner the better before someone is killed or injured

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Geraldine Fitzgerald
4 years ago Featured

My cycling friends and I are always on the lookout for safe accessible bike routes in regional Victoria. A trail like this would encourage us, and likeminded people, to visit the local area and do what we love- ride!

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Paul Toohim
4 years ago

We do need this for our safety..Pls help us cyclists.. Thanks.

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Faye O'Sullivan
4 years ago

Would be great before someone gets injured or killed

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Trevor Hunter
4 years ago

The Paynesville Road is fast becoming a freeway and the shoulder is ridiculously narrow in places. AND driver etiquette is NOT improving...

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Anonymous
4 years ago

Definitely needed

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Leanne Bartlett
4 years ago

Long overdue & can only be an asset to our beautiful region. This road is getting busier each year & a cycle path is the logical answer to protect lives.

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Liz Clay
4 years ago Featured

This road is very dangerous at the best of times with car users. The edges are uneven and cycling along it is extremely frightening. Many commuters as well as cycling enthusiasts have no other options. Completely support this petition.

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Susan Peirce
4 years ago

Safe link is very much needed for walking and cycling amenity

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Denise Lamble
4 years ago

A designated bike path would enhance public health, tourism, reduce traffic, and be a wonderful asset to the region, especially linking with the Oebost Rail Trail.