Appendix

Policy

Plan Melbourne (PM)

Victorian Cycling Strategy 2018

Wyndham Vision 2040 Degree to which it helps promote cycling for everyday needs (low, medium, high)

Medium

Focus is on metropolitan level. unclear how funds filter to suburb level and how the 20-min neighbourhoods are to be implemented Medium Low

Connection to Tarneit Cycling for Transport Strategy (TCTS) Supports cycling for commuting: the Strategic Cycling Corridors (SCC) intend to create cycling links across Melbourne for commuting (Policy 3.1.6). As evident from Figure 8 in the context of Tarneit the route proposed is not direct or convenient for commuting within the suburb due to its detached and isolated nature, however it may serve well as a separate cycling route to commute outside the suburb which is the workplace of majority of Tarneit residents (Profile.id, 2016). Supports the creation of a local cycling network to support local trips (Policy 3.3.2) which strongly supports the 20 Minute Neighbourhood concept however, the implementation plan for the 20- minute neighbourhood is incomplete and unclear such as how the required mix of uses will be acquired. PM identifies funds allocated funds at metropolitan level however, how these funds translate to the suburb level is unclear. Guides investment and planning for cycling over a decade and provides broad goals and approaches to improving and encouraging cycling are identified. Means on how goals are to be achieved are not fully specified and no discussion on funding and no specific targets provided. Identifies need to support active transport around schools and activity centres. Nothing specific to Tarneit is mentioned however Tarneit is identified as a major activity centre in Plan Melbourne. Active transport is a minor aspiration of the Wyndham Vision. How the TCTS will build on the policy

considered Provide for cycling for commuting in the suburb.

Identify means to implement the 20- minute neighbourhood concept within Tarneit.

Reach out to Traffic Accident Commission to see how a portion of the $100 million given by State government to the Safer Cyclists and Pedestrian Fund can be captured. Same with Active Transport Victoria who received $3.3 million to increase participation in walking and cycling with a focus on

safety. The core aspects to the plan will be supported as they resonate with the barriers to cycling for transport identified for Tarneit such as addressing the safety of cyclists and integrating cycling with public transport and identifying means to increase participation of underrepresented groups and schools. TCTS will further improve on this plan by identifying specific actions and goals to create a conducive environment for

cycling for transport. The actions will identify how it aims to provide for cycling to schools and key destinations within the suburb.

Wyndham Integrated Transport Strategy 2016 (WITS) Wyndham Central District Plan 2015-2019 Tarneit North Precinct Structure Plan 2014 High

Involves specific targets and goals and has clear identification of the role of cycling in the provision of integrated transport in Wyndham Medium Medium Intends to improve health through active transport –Wyndham residents have above average rates of physical inactivity and have higher rates of obesity compared to the Victorian average.

“Enable a pedestrian and cycling network that is comfortable, attractive and safer for a broad range of users.” (City of Wyndham, 2016d p10) - intends to address transport disadvantage and accessibility through active transport. Integrate transport and land use to make it so that residents can easily access their day to day needs by walking, cycling and public transport Improve cycling infrastructure wayfinding signage project to deliver consistent well integrated signage for users Goals: “by 2040 Wyndham’s residents can access 90% of their weekly needs within the municipality” (City of Wyndham, 2016d p13) “Reduction of serious injuries and deaths on Wyndham Roads to zero…”(City of Wyndham, 2016d p26) “Proportion of mode share for walking and cycling trips to triple by 2040” (City of Wyndham, 2016d p31) Actions: develop a Wyndham Cycling Strategy and review it every 5 years, collaborate with schools to support active travel Avoids bureaucratic top down implementation by taking a participatory approach in working with the community to provide better and more connected transport options within the suburb. Also involves mobilising the community to pressure state and federal governments for better public transport. Identifies proposed cycling paths and requirements such as the provision of bicycle parking at key destinations, prioritisation of cyclists at intersections of minor and connector roads, street blocks of 240m for a permeable low speed environment for cyclists. WITS has no mention of Tarneit specific interventions. The goals identified are aligned with the barriers to cycling and proposed strategies/actions for Tarneit. All key concerns and goals identified are

addressed for Tarneit in TCTS. Community input is valued and considered in the TCTS. Opportunities for community to be involved in the implementation and identifying solutions

too are identified. The requirements set out address key concerns identified in Problem Identification. TCTS will build on the structure plan and address a key concern for implementation which is the sourcing of funds.

Tarneit West PSP 2008 Draft Cycling Strategy 2017 Integrated Plan and Budget 2018/19

Low Medium Low Emphasis is on cycling for recreation based on the bicycle routes proposed. Identifies a preferred layout for collector roads. Key policy items are identified and considered. Actions proposed include completing the missing links in the network, addressing commuter cycling, leading by example in provision of cycling infrastructure, promoting active travel to schools Identifies funding allocations for cycling for recreation not transport. For the 4 years ending 30 June 2022 for The total allocated for ‘Footpaths and Cycleways” is $1,170K for 2018/2019 (roads have been allocated 37, 117K). Bicycle Plan 2018/2019 implementation cost involves $300K. ‘Shared Path in Reserves’ the only other cycling related cost is allocated 650K The potential for cycling for transport in Tarneit West will be considered taking

into account the PSP. The draft cycling strategy identifies such actions but has less emphasis on the ‘how’. TCTS builds on this plan and adopts a more integrated approach with specific actions and identification of how

the actions are to be implemented. Other than for the allocation of funding for the Bicycle Plan no direct funds have been allocated for the purposes of cycling for transport. The only other cycling related allocation is for ‘shared paths in reserves’ which caters to cycling for recreation not transport. TCTS will identify funding needed for cycling for transport, how it will be spent and sourced.

Table 10 Summary of policies relevant to TCTS and how TCTS intends to build on identified policies