This week's letters
Press Release 20/2/08
Push Bike Lockers at Council Chambers
Jane Clark candidate for Mayor of Alice springs will ensure, as part of Council’s contribution to encouraging healthy lifestyle and reduction of our carbon footprint in this Solar City, that push bike lockers will be provided at the Council Civic Centre. The ideal location is next to the public toilets/showers. This is a central location in the CBD which is already attended by a staff member during business hours. Locating next to showers means cyclists can easily change into and out of work clothes.
Push bike lockers are often provided at train stations and other transit points in cities, and enable a person to hang their bike in the locker and lock the whole unit. Not only is the bike safe from being stolen but the locker also protects against vandalism.
Jane Clark said ”Council had agreed to this when I asked for lockable bike lockers to be included in the new Town Council building plans in 2004, however we ended up with old fashioned bike racks which are not suitable for the very expensive bikes enthusiastic riders use. As a modern town, we need to move with the times and provide adequate facilities.”
“We provide bike paths to varying levels of standard but to encourage workers and shoppers and those moving in and out of the CBD to use bikes secure parking is essential.”
Alderman Clark has also been part of the national lobby group vote4cycling and was instrumental in getting Alice Springs Town Council to write letters of support to Federal Ministers for the HEAT policy proposal.
http://www.vote4cycling.com.au/heat/?IntCatId=39
Jane Clark candidate for Mayor of Alice springs will ensure, as part of Council’s contribution to encouraging healthy lifestyle and reduction of our carbon footprint in this Solar City, that push bike lockers will be provided at the Council Civic Centre. The ideal location is next to the public toilets/showers. This is a central location in the CBD which is already attended by a staff member during business hours. Locating next to showers means cyclists can easily change into and out of work clothes.
Push bike lockers are often provided at train stations and other transit points in cities, and enable a person to hang their bike in the locker and lock the whole unit. Not only is the bike safe from being stolen but the locker also protects against vandalism.
Jane Clark said ”Council had agreed to this when I asked for lockable bike lockers to be included in the new Town Council building plans in 2004, however we ended up with old fashioned bike racks which are not suitable for the very expensive bikes enthusiastic riders use. As a modern town, we need to move with the times and provide adequate facilities.”
“We provide bike paths to varying levels of standard but to encourage workers and shoppers and those moving in and out of the CBD to use bikes secure parking is essential.”
Alderman Clark has also been part of the national lobby group vote4cycling and was instrumental in getting Alice Springs Town Council to write letters of support to Federal Ministers for the HEAT policy proposal.
http://www.vote4cycling.com.au/heat/?IntCatId=39
"The cycling community has developed a policy proposal, Health and Active Transport (HEAT), which marks a major step forward in assisting local governments to speed up progress in developing pedestrian and bicycle friendly communities.
"The HEAT program proposes that the Federal Government establish an infrastructure funding program of $50million each year for four years for local government to build cycling and walking facilities. The program would fund significant, high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure projects, providing health, transport, environment and community benefits across the urban, regional and rural areas.
"A copy of the proposal can be downloaded at http://www.vote4cycling.com.au/
"The HEAT program proposes that the Federal Government establish an infrastructure funding program of $50million each year for four years for local government to build cycling and walking facilities. The program would fund significant, high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure projects, providing health, transport, environment and community benefits across the urban, regional and rural areas.
"A copy of the proposal can be downloaded at http://www.vote4cycling.com.au/
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Response to questions Alice Springs News 18/2/08
I was not present for Cdr Hofer’s deputation to Council but I would like to point out that there are 6 Council rangers who work very hard and are not trained as police officers. There are 150+ Police personnel in Alice Springs who are highly trained and who signed up to do policing. Why should Local Government step in and take over Territory and Australian Government roles? Council rangers are employed to enforce by-laws but they are not expected, nor are they trained, to enter situations where their safety may be in danger. Our rangers have in the past provided vehicles and bags for garbage collection by river campers and, together with Tangentyere Night Patrol, assisted them to move on. This is above and beyond the call of duty but shows the good character or our rangers and their willingness to find ways to solve issues in town.
As Mayor I will personally meet with police regularly in order to have two way discussions about the issues in town but also lobby for more rehabilitation services.
Unlike the other Mayoral candidates, I traveled to Port Augusta with Mayor Kilgarrif for talks about the Dry Town legislation. I also had discussion with other Mayors along the way. After seeing the resultant migration of people displaced by the Dry Town laws in Port Augusta, I made a considered decision to oppose their introduction, citing Alice Springs’ lack of services to help rehabilitate people with addictions. Mental Health Services have not improved and the Dry Town legislation has lead to a ‘cat and mouse’ game between police and drinkers. I do not believe this legislation helped anyone become alcohol free – I certainly haven’t heard any good news stories yet. A dry town without an alcohol free day, a reduction in supply outlets will only move people with addictions out of sight. Alice needs to lead the way as a mature community which has evolved to a point where we can solve our issues rather than just moving them around from place to place.
Strategic planning for the whole southern region will help local government bodies deal with and serve the Territory’s mobile population. Council should play an appropriate role which will be to interact with the new shires, negotiating for appropriate transport services both in and out of town to communities so people are not stuck in town.
As Mayor I will lead the community by being inclusive when talking about solutions for the whole community. Division is not useful or healthy. The issues we are experiencing today will not last forever. We need to steer things in a positive direction and ensure that we dont create new problems and intolerances.
regards,Ald Jane Clark
==================================I was not present for Cdr Hofer’s deputation to Council but I would like to point out that there are 6 Council rangers who work very hard and are not trained as police officers. There are 150+ Police personnel in Alice Springs who are highly trained and who signed up to do policing. Why should Local Government step in and take over Territory and Australian Government roles? Council rangers are employed to enforce by-laws but they are not expected, nor are they trained, to enter situations where their safety may be in danger. Our rangers have in the past provided vehicles and bags for garbage collection by river campers and, together with Tangentyere Night Patrol, assisted them to move on. This is above and beyond the call of duty but shows the good character or our rangers and their willingness to find ways to solve issues in town.
As Mayor I will personally meet with police regularly in order to have two way discussions about the issues in town but also lobby for more rehabilitation services.
Unlike the other Mayoral candidates, I traveled to Port Augusta with Mayor Kilgarrif for talks about the Dry Town legislation. I also had discussion with other Mayors along the way. After seeing the resultant migration of people displaced by the Dry Town laws in Port Augusta, I made a considered decision to oppose their introduction, citing Alice Springs’ lack of services to help rehabilitate people with addictions. Mental Health Services have not improved and the Dry Town legislation has lead to a ‘cat and mouse’ game between police and drinkers. I do not believe this legislation helped anyone become alcohol free – I certainly haven’t heard any good news stories yet. A dry town without an alcohol free day, a reduction in supply outlets will only move people with addictions out of sight. Alice needs to lead the way as a mature community which has evolved to a point where we can solve our issues rather than just moving them around from place to place.
Strategic planning for the whole southern region will help local government bodies deal with and serve the Territory’s mobile population. Council should play an appropriate role which will be to interact with the new shires, negotiating for appropriate transport services both in and out of town to communities so people are not stuck in town.
As Mayor I will lead the community by being inclusive when talking about solutions for the whole community. Division is not useful or healthy. The issues we are experiencing today will not last forever. We need to steer things in a positive direction and ensure that we dont create new problems and intolerances.
regards,Ald Jane Clark
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