Adelaide Green Links

BISA and its predecessor the CPA (Cycling Protection Association) has been campaigning for more than 30 years for our equivalent of freeways- long distance cycleways with as little as possible interruption from motorised traffic. BISA was pleased to note the SA Governments newly announced Greenways policy which at last provides indication of a real commitment to construction of these cycle ways.
Some examples include;
1. The Linear Park shared use path- recent improvements in the west are gradually bringing this cycleway towards an acceptable standard for commuting cyclist.
2. West Side Bikeway is well used by local cyclists and pedestrians while there are many who would prefer a wider and straighter path with less interruptions.
3. The Tramway Park that is very much in the news with the opening of the cyle bridge and the naming of the Mike Turtur bike way.
4. The existing rail network with potential for parralel cycleways to Port Adelaide, Noarlunga and Gawler. There has been some limited investment on the Port line, notably the Rosetta Street bridge. The 2005 to 2010 Safety in Numbers Cycling Strategy maps these routes but so far there has been no clear plan for completion within the 2005-2010 timeframe.
BISA will continue campaigning for improvements on the existing paths and completion of those that exist in strategy documents and dreams alone.