[Clarke P]

Good morning,

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) recently stated its intention to call for a temporary to halt cycling on Airport roads from 26 May 2008. BAC is strongly discouraging cyclists from using Airport roads at this time by calling for the temporary halt given the significant construction activity underway both on and around the Airport road system.

BAC is calling for the Airport community to understand its reasons for calling for the temporary halt and to elect to cooperate in the interest of safety. BAC is aware that some cyclists will continue to ride on Airport roads, but is encouraging cyclists to look for alternative modes of transport during this busy construction phase. Please be aware that BAC is responsible for discouraging cycling on Airport roads, it is not something that you or your staff should attempt to enforce should you see a cyclist on the Airport road network.

Alternatives to cycling to Brisbane Airport

• Bus route 308 - servicing Chermside, Wavell Heights, Nundah, Toombul, Number 1 Airport Drive (DFO) and the Da Vinci Centre (visit www.translink.com.au phone 13 12 30 for more information).
• Bus route 320 - servicing Chermside, Wavell Heights, Eagle Junction (for Airtrain connection), Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley and the City (visit www.translink.com.au phone 13 12 30 for more information).

Please note that both bus services are operating on a trial basis, with bus route 308 due for review end of June and bus route 320 in August.

• Airtrain (For information on the Airtrain, including details on discounted tickets available to Brisbane Airport staff, go to www.airtrain.com.au)
• Carpooling

With more than 75,000 vehicles accessing the Airport every day, BAC sees the implementation of a dedicated on-Airport cycle path system with links to off-Airport cycle paths as key to providing safe cycle access to the Airport. BAC will continue to work with Government agencies to fast track the delivery of these off-Airport links so that it can implement its own cycle path system. We will keep you informed on the progress of this activity in the coming months.

BAC will continue to discourage cycling on Airport roads until a safe alternative for cyclists is implemented.

Yours faithfully,

Marissa Brazier
on behalf of
Brisbane Airport Corporation’s Major Projects
Telephone: 1300 732 240

Just figured i'd forward that on.