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Bellarine cycling survey aims to identify issues

BIKE Safe Geelong is calling on locals to take part in a survey it believes will bring more focus to the Bellarine in creating a safer environment for cycling and driving.

The “Bellarine Cycling User Survey” aims to gain a clear representation of what the cycling community identifies as the region’s key issues, and then the findings, along with further proposals, will be put to governments, councils and other interested groups.

Bike Safe Geelong president Garry Laver said the real issue was accelerated development and population growth on the Bellarine, resulting in greatly increased vehicle traffic.

“While localised improvements have been made, safe cycling linkages between townships and new development areas have not been created at all,” Mr Laver said.

“For example, there is no safe route to Portarlington with its ferry connection, or from Ocean Grove to the Blackrock Cycle path at the end of 13th Beach.”

To take part in the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/QQR2ZCB – it closes this Saturday March 3.

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