TOUR DE MELBOURNE - THE RACE TO IMPROVE CYCLIST SAFETYThis novel auditor training will provide participants the opportunity to experience first-hand how infrastructure

impacts cyclists.

Attendees will be provided a bicycle or e-bike (or they may bring their own) and will be guided on a cycling tour that

highlights a variety of cycling treatments both on and off-road. This hands-on approach will give attendees insight

into how this vulnerable road user experiences the metropolitan network and the hazards they face. Moreover, being

actively involved in the training course will sharpen attendee’s skills in identifying hazards and providing solutions for

cycling infrastructure.

Stops will be made along the journey for the group to pause and reflect on the ride. Experienced facilitators will

provide insight and communicate what is ‘best practice’ for delivering cycling infrastructure. Participants will be

encouraged to share their own experiences of the ride whilst developing their understanding of what treatments are

available.

TRAINERS

Phil Gray– Vulnerable Road User Program

Coordinator, Regional Roads Victoria

Kenn Beer – Principal Engineer, Safe System

Solutions Pty Ltd

Hugo Nicholls - Co-Founder, The Pedal Project,

Transport Consultant, Arup & Research

Officer, Monash University

NOTES• Route map is included• If severe weather is forecasted, the course will be

postponed

• Maximum 12 participants per course

KEY OUTCOMES Strengthen auditor ability to reliably and effectively:

• Appraise whether infrastructure used by cyclists is safe• Identify specific features of infrastructure which raise

safety risk for cyclists• Communicate audit findings• Understand the role of auditing in the Safe System

approach to cyclist safety• Gain personal user experience of the safety risks faced

by cyclists

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?• Traffic engineer practitioners• Existing certified auditors wanting to refresh and extend

capabilities in the growing risk area of cyclist safety• Newly accrediting auditors wanting a thorough

coverage of mode specific safety• Managers wishing to enhance capabilities in cyclist

safety• Road safety practitioners

COST (PER PERSON, GST INCLUSIVE)Cycling Auditor Training Course $1290 (includes morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea, bike & helmet hire, insurance)

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ROUTE SNAPSHOT

• The proposed route will utilise a combination of the Principal Bicycle Network and Strategic Cycling Corridors

• Participants will experience common commuter and recreational routes• Total riding for the course is approximately 30km• No ride is longer than 1 hour without a break• Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea is provided as part of the course

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Sydney Road On-Road

Capital City Trail Off-Road

Canning Street Shared Zone

La Trobe Street Copenhagen Treatment

Moray Street Protected Roundabouts

Ride 1 - 7.1km

Ride 2 - 8.3km

Ride 3 - 7.9km

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CYCLING AUDITOR TRAINING COURSE | PROGRAM AGENDA

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMESKey Learning Outcome 1 - Gaining personal user experience of the safety risks faced by cyclists

This training course is not a desktop study of the technical aspects of cycling infrastructure treatments. Rather,

participants will experience the level of safety provided across a range of cycling treatments in Metropolitan

Melbourne. Participants can go on to use this practical experience to better acknowledge and appreciate the safety

risks when designing, developing or auditing cycling projects.

Key Learning Outcome 2 - Identify specific safety features of infrastructure which raise/lower safety risks for cyclists

The cycling route for the training has deliberately incorporated lengths of the PBN & Strategic Cycling Corridors ie high

cyclist movement corridors. For this reason, participants will be using common cycling commuter and recreational

routes. As part of the day’s training, participants will encounter on-road, segregated and separated paths as well as

shared user paths. Stops will be made to discuss the variety of environments experienced and how the infrastructure

provided impacts upon the safety of cyclists.

Key Learning Outcome 3 - Communicate audit findings

This objective supplements the skills achieved in the Road Safety Accreditation Course. Invariably, being able to

communicate the findings when evaluating particular treatments is essential to be able to solve any safety hazards

and to identify any inherent risks. Our facilitators will provide examples of cycling audits previously undertaken and

highlight the language used and how particular solutions/recommendations have been presented.

Key Learning Outcome 4 - Appraise and evaluate the effectiveness of cyclist infrastructure

Guest speakers will elucidate their regarded opinion as to the effectiveness of particular treatments. SSS facilitators

will also share their experience in evaluating cycling infrastructure through group discussions.

*This course has been developed to align with Austroads Guide to Road Safety Part 6: Managing Road Safety Audits

TIME DETAILS8:15 AM SSS hosts to meet at Batman Park

8:30 AM Participants to Arrive

Max McCardel - Promoting & Investing in Cycling Safety

9:15 AM Ride 1

Key Experiences: St Kilda Road segregated treaments, right-turn manoeuvres on major arterials, Moray

Street roundabouts.

10:15 AM Morning Tea at Cafe (Docklands)

Phil Gray - Cycling Infrastructure Treatments and their effectiveness

11:30 AM Ride 2

Key Experiences: Shared user path along Docklands with high pedestrian activity, Capital City Trail with

dogs on leads & golfers, Upfield Bike Trail with stop-starts at level crossings

12:30 PM Lunch at Cafe (Brunswick)

Kenn Beer - Road Safety Audits for Cycling Infrastructure

2:45 PM Ride 3

Key Experiences: On-road cycling in strip and shopping area, Local Area Traffic Management and

prioritising cycling movements, Copenhagen Treatments

3:30 PM Return Bike Hires

Hugo Nicholls - Workshop Summary

4:00 PM End Event