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Maylands Shared Path
BTA member Len Hall has been trying to get a hazard on the Maylands PSP removed, so perhaps other interested members could add their support (along with the BTA itself, of course!). There are two overhanging trees which are growing in the Maylands Amateur Boatbuilding Yard on Hardey Road. Bayswater Council has been alerted to the hazard, but they say it is not their problem as the trees are on private property. It may not be their problem, but surely it is their responsibility to endeavour to keep their ratepayers safe?
Len has sent some photos of the hazard: the first one shows the tree nearest to 'the Pointe' estate entrance off Hardey road in Maylands. This tree is propped up and is in danger of falling onto the path if it is not removed.
The next photo shows the tree nearest to the boatyard entrance. This tree is hanging over and requires lopping. Both trees are at head height for cyclists and walkers alike. The photo below shows the identity of the trees' owners, who are responsible for the tree maintenance.
And the owner is... 
Kwinana Freeway – this seems to be more of a behaviour rather than infrastructure hazard. We received another report over Christmas of a bad accident on the Kwinana Freeway between the Narrows and Canning Bridges – yet again resulting in cyclists in hospital. This stretch is becoming an almost permanent hazard with crashes occurring on an almost weekly basis. In the latest incident the two cyclists involved were riding in the same direction, but a number of crashes have resulted from head-ons with many cyclists refusing to move into single file and preferring to play chicken with oncoming traffic. Please take care on this stretch and encourage everyone you know to ride safely and to be aware of the traffic rules, which require single file on PSPs.
Leederville Parade crossover
Greg Swensen reports that there is a longstanding hazard in Leederville Parade, Leederville, involving the cross over (opposite Frame Court), to the cycle path that runs alongside the Mitchell Freeway which he has reported twice to the Town of Vincent. The area of concern is shown in Photo 1.
The step between the road and the surface of the cross over is about 45mm in Leederville Parade example. As you can see in Photo 2, a cyclist travelling northwards along the road and who turns off the road on to the cross over will most likely be spilled off his or her bike. (There is also a hazard to a cyclist travelling in the opposite direction (ie towards the city) along the same road, who if using the purpose built cross over is likely to damage their front wheel.
Herdsman parade - watch for Caltrop
Bruce Robinson reports that he has noticed what appeared to be a very large flourishing Caltrop infestation on the road verge on the eastern side of the Herdsman Pde, just south (2-3 houses south) of the intersection of Jon Sanders Drive, Wembley (or Glendalough). Caltrop is an ongoing and serious hazard for cyclists – we will cover this issue in the next CITW, but in the meantime, here is a picture of the prickle. If you see any of these plants, please pull them up and remove them, including any remaining seeds.
(March 20)There is a serious remnant infestation of Caltrop puncture-vine at the Grant St Train Station. Quite a number of plants have been removed by cyclists on a volunteer basis, but there are still more germinating and spreading. There are plants in two sections by the station:
- On areas the sandy slope above the Perth Fremantle Veloway (PSP) parallel to Curtin Avenue, accessable to Council and the public (responsibility of Cottesloe council); and
- Within the PTA fence, just towards Swanbourne from the pedestrian access to the western platform of the station from the west side (responsibility of PTA).
As Caltrop is not considered to have an economic impact on agriculture, we can’t get it on the declared plants list and the Department has suggested the most effective strategy would be to lobby your local council if you find any outbreaks in your area.
Trafalgar Bridge path
Watch the hazardous descent and surprise staircase near the Trafalgar bridge in East Perth. A warning sign has finally been erected- let's hope cyclists see it in the dark!
Read about the BTA's ongoing efforts to improve this cycle unfriendly facility.
Debris on Paths
Help Main Roads to identify the problem spots for broken glass and other debris creating a hazard on shared paths. If you know a spot that regularly is affected by broken glass, sand or other debris, you can help. Support the campaign for container deposit legislation.
South Perth path development
Multiplex has been given final approval to complete the pedestrian / cycle path between the new Raffles development and the river. Work will commence on 8 January and is expected to take at least 3 months. During this time the foreshore path will be closed and signage will notify path users of the alternative routes.
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