We want to understand cycling behaviours in Bayside so we can support zero-carbon transport options through improved cycling infrastructure in shopping and dining precincts.

Understanding where community members need and want bicycle parking within major activity centres will help us to develop a multi-criteria assessment tool that will be used to determine the best locations for bicycle parking within Black Rock, Hampton Street, Beaumaris Concourse, Highett and Sandringham activity centres.

• supports zero carbon transport options and action on the Climate Emergency
• optimises location of bicycle parking infrastructure to minimise street clutter
• minimal impact on community access to Major Activity Centres during installation
• potential impact on space allocation for footpath trading
• supports the strategic direction to develop culture of cycling within Bayside.

We want to know where the most desirable locations are for bicycle parking in major activity centres. Feedback gathered through engagement will also help us to gain a greater understanding of cycling behaviours in Bayside, and how Council can support more cycling trips.

• placement of bicycle parking infrastructure.

• safety principles, engineering standards, types of bicycle parking.

This stakeholder assessment is a generalised understanding of sections of the community that have a connection to the project or matter. This information is used to understand the types of tools and techniques that will achieve the strongest and most effective outcomes for engagement and communication.

Impact: What level of change the stakeholder/community segment may experience as a result of the project /matter

Interest: What level of interest has been expressed or is anticipated

Influence: Reference to the IAP2 Spectrum

The tools and techniques selected for this project are informed by the project content, stakeholders and type of feedback sought. The impact of COVID-19 may restrict our ability for face-to-face communication, as well as slower distribution of printed mail.

Key tools for communicating the project

• direct email to Have Your Say subscribers and key stakeholder groups
• postcards distributed to bicycle shops, cafes, Bayside libraries, and Bayside City Council Corporate Centre promoting HYS consultation
• website news stories and This Week in Bayside e-newsletter
• advertising via social media, including sponsored posts
• Let’s Talk Bayside magazine.

Key methods for gathering feedback

• online engagement through Have Your Say, including opportunity to ask questions, as well as provide feedback and a social map tool to enable participants to ‘drop a pin’ and comment on the proposed location of bicycle parking sites.
• meetings with key stakeholder groups ie. Trader Associations, Ladies back on bikes
• surveys in accessible formats available on request and from Corporate Centre and libraries.

Transport Planning and Placemaker officers will consider the results of community engagement and develop the multi-criteria tool to determine preferred locations for bicycle parking. Traders, nearby residents and project subscribers will receive notification of confirmed locations and planned works in advance.

Other information which will be used to inform decision making includes relevant standards and guidelines (i.e. Australian Standards, AustRoads Guidelines)

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Henry Lee
Acting Coordinator Transport Planning
P: 9599 4394
E: HLee@bayside.vic.gov.au

Sally McLennan
Place Maker
P: 9599 4320
E: smclennan@bayside.vic.gov.au