Webinar - Queensland Branch 2020 Annual Cycling and Walking Technical Webinar

Starts: 12:00pm Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Ends: 1:30pm Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Type: Seminar

Location: Webinar | Online only | National | Australia

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The AITPM Queensland Branch 2020 Annual Cycling & Walking Technical Seminar will have four presentations from subject matter experts, each presenting on the latest trends, issues and new technical guidance. The event will commence at 12:00pm (AEST). The event will wrap up with a facilitated discussion with participants on technical guidance and associated issues (Q&A) and conclude at 1:30pm.

AITPM Members: Free
Non Members: $20

Registrations close on 16 June.

The webinar link will be sent out to all registered delegates on the day of the event. As this is a webinar, no camera or audio connection is required for participants.

Presenters and Topics include:

Michael Langdon (TMR): 10+ years of cycling in Queensland (oneTMR, and a retrospective to contrast the recent increase in cycling & walking)
Prue Oswin (Sidelines Traffic): Taking Priority Crossings to the next level: beyond side road crossings
Daniel Innis (DCI & Associates): Bicycle rider and pedestrian underpasses – a new technical guideline
Jerryn Zwart & Jonathan Giles: The next generation of Separated Cycle Tracks in Queensland

Presentation Abstracts

10+ years of cycling in Queensland - a retrospective to contrast the recent increase in cycling & walking

In light of the recent dramatic increase in walking & cycling that have been seen on our networks, this presentation provides a retrospective overview of the changes in the Department of Transport & Main Roads (TMR) role in provision of cycling infrastructure, the benefits of becoming oneTMR, and examine both historical and recently completed TMR cycling projects. The presentation will conclude with a look to the future and some of the exemplar projects that are currently being delivered in Queensland.

Taking Priority Crossings to the next level: beyond side road crossings

In early 2019 TMR published Technical Guidance on providing crossings at side roads that give pedestrians and bicycle riders priority to ensure that shared pathways are safe, more direct, and comfortable for users. This presentation will look at some recent examples and consider how these treatments can be applied to mid-blocks, roundabouts and property accesses to achieve similar outcomes.

Bicycle rider and pedestrian underpasses – a new technical guideline

When compared to other road crossing treatments for cyclists and pedestrians, underpasses (1) are more cost effective than overpasses, (2) are safer for pedestrians and cyclists than at grade crossings, and (3) have no vehicle delay impact. Major transport corridors (highways, motorways, rail lines, busways, and so on) can act as a barrier and a severance to network connectivity. Historically, underpasses have been viewed as an undesirable crossing outcome due to the perceived safety concerns associated with tunnels and crossings being out of sight. Existing guidance warns that underpasses should be avoided without appropriate safety treatments.

However, effectively planned and designed underpasses can support safe pedestrian and cyclist movements, provide a cost-effective crossing option to meet identified desire lines, reduce delays to traffic (that would result from at-grade crossings) and provide network connectivity and improved permeability for communities. Several recent concept planning projects have ruled out the potential use of an underpass, due to issues that can adequately be addressed in the detailed design stage.

This presentation will demonstrate the effectiveness of this treatment and attributes to consider in the planning and design of underpasses to create a suitable, safe and appropriate crossing appropriate for users.

The next generation of Separated Cycle Tracks in Queensland

In October 2019, TMR re-released the Selection and design of cycle tracks guidelines. The update aimed to incorporate lessons learnt through implementation of cycle tracks in Queensland to date, best practice approaches, provide additional information on intersection design, and incorporate more information for retrofit situations. The presentation will summarise the key updates made to the guidelines.

Bios of presenters

Michael Langdon – Senior Advisor (Cycling & Walking), Engineering & Technology Branch, TMR

Michael Langdon is a Senior Advisor on Cycling and Walking issues with the Traffic Engineering Team of the Engineering & Technology Branch of the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. He has expertise in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure design, technical publications, technical training, traffic data analysis, contract and project management. Previous work has included: Principal Cycle Network Planning, Cycle Strategy Development, Regional Transport Planning, Transport Social Marketing, Passenger Transport Strategy, and Community Transport Development.

Prue Oswin – Sidelines Traffic

Prue has spent 10 years of her engineering career focussing on active transport infrastructure, and a much larger of portion of her life testing and experiencing this infrastructure from the perspective of different types of users. This research has confirmed that much of the rider spectrum, from resolved commuters, Hawaiian Ironman athletes and parents of young children, all share a common goal in the places they seek to ride. They want to enjoy their experiences and they need confidence that they will return safely. In the last 2 years, Prue has increasingly relied on the Safe System principles in her decision making when planning and conceptualising this infrastructure. She is currently involved in developing technical guidance, reviewing active transport infrastructure designs, and identifying and prioritising future projects for local government.

Daniel Innis - Director DCI & Associates

Daniel is the Director of DCI & Associates, a town and transport planning consultancy providing infrastructure, advisory and development planning services across Australia. He has extensive experience relating to active transport corridors and infrastructure as well as transport planning for public transport, networks and corridors, freight routes and advising on infrastructure development. Daniel is currently working with TMR's Engineering and Technology Branch undertaking research on various topics to produce technical and best practice guidelines for active transport to enhance and support projects throughout Queensland.

Jerryn Zwart - Zwart Transport Planning – Active Transport Specialist

Jerryn is a specialist in active transport planning with over 20 years’ experience. She authored Queensland’s first regional cycle strategy “Cycle South East” and more recently assisted with the development of the first Walking Strategy for Queensland. She has worked on many active transport strategies and plans across Queensland for Ipswich, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and Cairns. Jerryn is currently assisting TMR with the development of walking and cycle related technical notes and training, including developing new treatments such as cycle streets and bicycle advisory lanes, separated cycle tracks and training reviews.