❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the restriction of bicycles on peak hour trains, questioning its impact on commuters and seeking solutions. The Minister acknowledges the issue and outlines the installation of free cycle lockers as a mitigating action.
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I refer to the Government’s commitment to an expansion of the TravelSmart program and encouraging greater use of bicycles for commuter travel. (1) Why are bicycles no longer permitted on trains during the peak period when people are commuting to and from work? (2) Does the minister acknowledge that this is a major impediment to commuters who wish to use both methods of transport? (3) If yes to (2), what action is the minister taking to make peak hour trains accessible to bicycles. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(1) Why are bicycles no longer permitted on trains during the peak period when people are commuting to and from work? (2) Does the minister acknowledge that this is a major impediment to commuters who wish to use both methods of transport? (3) If yes to (2), what action is the minister taking to make peak hour trains accessible to bicycles. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(2) Does the minister acknowledge that this is a major impediment to commuters who wish to use both methods of transport? (3) If yes to (2), what action is the minister taking to make peak hour trains accessible to bicycles. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(3) If yes to (2), what action is the minister taking to make peak hour trains accessible to bicycles. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(1) Why are bicycles no longer permitted on trains during the peak period when people are commuting to and from work? (2) Does the minister acknowledge that this is a major impediment to commuters who wish to use both methods of transport? (3) If yes to (2), what action is the minister taking to make peak hour trains accessible to bicycles. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(2) Does the minister acknowledge that this is a major impediment to commuters who wish to use both methods of transport? (3) If yes to (2), what action is the minister taking to make peak hour trains accessible to bicycles. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(3) If yes to (2), what action is the minister taking to make peak hour trains accessible to bicycles. Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
The Minister Assisting the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has provided the following response - (1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(1) On 20 November 2000 Transperth and the WA Government Railways Commission provided free carriage of bicycles and removed the requirement to purchase a permit for a bike to be carried on the train. Given the potential for conflict between passengers and bikes during peak travel times, the decision was made by WAGR not to allow bikes on trains during these periods. In the imminent future, bikes will be allowed on trains in peak periods in the contra direction. Although this is not fully satisfactory, it demonstrates a commitment to integrating bicycles and transport. (2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(2) Yes. (3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
(3) Free-to-use cycle lockers are currently being installed at almost all railway stations, which should alleviate the situation.
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