If you are interested in the proposed Castlemaine to Maryborough Rail Trail now you can provide some input. The consultants conducting the rail trail feasibility study want to hear why you want the trail and the benefits you think it will bring to your community. You can complete this survey to assist the project. It …
Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail – let them know what you think Read More »
The council’s draft strategy is now available on its Shape (feedback) site: There is information on the Shape page about how you can submit feedback to council. Please provide some comments to council as this is a very important document for all active transport users and there are a number of areas for improvement. Also please …
Council’s draft Active Transport Strategy – provide your feedback Read More »
Construction on the last stage of the Fogartys Gap upgrade project recently commenced at Woodbrook Rd. It will extend to Leversha Rd (just before Calder Freeway) and will include 1.5 m sealed shoulders. Some initial work was completed just before Easter but further work has been delayed. At a date to be determined, works will …
Listen to Penny on ABC radio, talking about the need for safe cycling facilities
Work on the MASC Active Transport Strategy is underway. MAC is represented on the Ongoing Reference Group. Further details, including a short survey and the opportunity to suggest improvements using an electronic map, are on the Council’s Shape page
Trail experts quietly began work last month on a major, six-month study to determine the feasibility of the Castlemaine – Maryborough rail trail. The consultants got their first tour of the 55km trail last month. CMRT’s John Carruthers caught up with FFLA Director Tim Fitzgerald about the work and challenges ahead. Read more.
Bike riders can now carry their bikes on racks at the front of the bus, when travelling on local routes 1-6 in and around Castlemaine ( to Campbells Creek, Harcourt, Maldon, Taradale and Chewton), thanks to the extension of the Victorian Government’s Bikes on Buses initiative. Two bikes can be safely loaded, with all bus …
