OPTION NO. TITLE COMMENT ALR Amend planning SUPPORT regs to require This is already happening at a Government active design Level. MPA have incorporated this into Precinct incorporated into Structure Plans new residential development ALP Active lifestyle SUPPORT – improvements to Already happening in new developments; need to amenity of public consider what is amenity ‘appropriate’ spaces with lighting, and facilities for bikes (water, showers, bike racks, lockers) BWP1 Use bicycle and SUPPORT walking data Casey supports an evidence-based approach, capture to inform however in growth areas there is an often limited, asset investment incomplete or unsafe connection so residents are decision making unable to safely choose to walk or cycle at even a basic level. RFC Integrated shared SUPPORT use of arts, Managing the needs of various user groups is sporting and challenging, for example, storage that supports recreational multiple, diverse user groups can be an issue. facilities in shared use facilities BWP2 Expansion of the SUPPORT bicycle and Funding needs to be re-established to support walking path Councils to deliver a connected bicycle and network shared path network. Similarly access to land is particularly critical through agreements to use land, i.e. there are missing Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria, VicTrack, links Vicroads, Gas Authorities The Metropolitan Trail Network has identified paths, however funding is no longer available Active transport is far from realistic for given the residents dependence on cars. The VAMPIRE index shows that over 70 per cent of the population drive out of Casey to work/study. Existing public transport is not set up well enough to support Active transport. AEA Improve walking SUPPORT and paths in active establish
OPTION NO. TITLE COMMENT ALR Amend planning regs to require active design incorporated into new residential development SUPPORT This is already happening at a Government Level. MPA have incorporated this into Precinct Structure Plans ALP Active lifestyle – improvements to amenity of public spaces with lighting, and facilities for bikes (water, showers, bike racks, lockers) SUPPORT Already happening in new developments; need to consider what is ‘appropriate’ amenity BWP1 Use bicycle and walking data capture to inform asset investment decision making SUPPORT Casey supports an evidence-based approach, however in growth areas there is an often limited, incomplete or unsafe connection so residents are unable to safely choose to walk or cycle at even a basic level. RFC Integrated shared use of arts, sporting and recreational facilities in shared use facilities SUPPORT Managing the needs of various user groups is challenging, for example, storage that supports multiple, diverse user groups can be an issue. BWP2 Expansion of the bicycle and walking path network particularly there are missing links SUPPORT Funding needs to be re-established to support Councils to deliver a connected bicycle and shared path network. Similarly access to land is critical through agreements to use land, i.e. Melbourne Water, Parks Victoria, VicTrack, Vicroads, Gas Authorities The Metropolitan Trail Network has identified paths, however funding is no longer available Active transport is far from realistic for given the residents dependence on cars. The VAMPIRE index shows that over 70 per cent of the population drive out of Casey to work/study. Existing public transport is not set up well enough to support Active transport. AEA Improve walking and paths in active establish SUPPORT
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