Our onsite Bike Plan May of 2016 is just a map with lines - not indicating exact streets, roads, highways. Sometimes you have to guess which street the existing shared cycle ways are going. A hard copy Blacktown Cycle Maps , should be issued every year, including updates and upgrades of new cycle ways or proposed cycle ways.
Inclusive, it should include cycle safety details: ensuring maintenance and safety lights of bicycles and dress safety as well - any NSW laws and bi-laws that promote a heath and safety bike/cycle ride. This can be even shown on a Ward by Ward Basis and we can even named cycle routes and listed cycle routes as well.
Sydney City Council, smaller City Council than us, issues a Cycle/bike maps to its business and community members and we are a larger City Council. To add to this a promotional video could be included to promote within our own City and to the greater world, including our sister cities.
We hope that the Blacktown City Council Transport/Traffic Department, its officers and Councillors, place this into important consideration to promote a great City of Blacktown and to our people of Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs.
This is the information on Blacktown's website:
Using Bicycles in Blacktown
Bike paths and Cycleways
Riding a bike is a great way to keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors and see many of the sights around the local area. Blacktown City Council is dedicated to providing a network of off-road cycling tracks and making on-road cycling safer. These cycleways help our residents enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
When cycling, remember to wear a helmet, give way to pedestrians and obey the road rules.
For your own safety, your bike should be fitted with a bell or warning device; and white front and red rear end reflectors. At night, you must use a headlight and tail light, and wear reflective clothing.
The Blacktown Bike Plan has been created to help cyclists move around the area. Download a copy here Blacktown Bike Plan 2016
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