Thanks for the feedback to the article published last month. We received many emails and a number of people came into SpringDale to obtain a bigger copy of our proposed Priority Footpath Network. Most emails ask for better paths to enable students to be able to safely journey to and from the educational precinct on Peninsular drive. Here is an example of one of the emails we received –
Princess St is a known hazard, every school morning and afternoon, and I have been in contact with the council about this. Princess St does not have footpaths on one side of the road, and only partially on the side that does have footpaths. The bike lanes are also only partial. School kids who ride to and from school have a tough time, and are still not sure which is the safest way to travel. If kids use the foot path on their bikes, they get scolded by pedestrians, to use the road, and if kids use the road, they get honked at to move over so cars can pass. I have seen this happen so many times, and witnessed minor incidents. This road has become much busier since the bypass opened, and adequate bike paths are so desperately needed. Approximately 5 different schools use this road, and I am aware that more students would use it, if this road was bike friendly. I have been in contact with St Thomas’ for assistance, and with this letter I hope you can perhaps help with this.
Lesley, Resident
Our maps have been amended in line with community requests and we are so grateful for your contributions. We are working with City of Greater Geelong and look forward to next steps.
Anne Brackley OAM
