T-BUG is contacting all the candidates, either by email or by post, who are standing in the March election asking them to fill out this brief questionaire.
These are important questions and will tell Toowoomba cyclists a lot about their future local government representative.
Much of the information needed to answer these questions is available on this blog site.
Final responses will be posted here prior to the election.
T-BUGs ten questions for TRC candidates
1) Will you support Toowoomba’s growing cycling fraternity, by taking a leading role in the improvement of road safety and infrastructure, as outlined in the current TCC 'cycle strategy'?
Yes No Further comments:
2) Do you agree that the new regional council has a responsibility to participate in all aspects of national, state and local cycle policy and strategies?
Yes No Further comments:
3) Are you prepared to support the implementation of the current TCC 'cycle strategy' action points?
Yes No Further comments:
4) Should TRC help make this a cycle-safe and cycle-friendly region?
Yes No Further comments:
5) Can you support the Toowoomba BUGs 3Rs community awareness campaign, in relation to 'road user behaviour '?
[3Rs = same Road, same Rules, same Responsibilities] - for all road users
Yes No Further comments:
6) Do you support formation of the Toowoomba Bicycle Advisory Committee ensuring cooperation between TRC, relevant government agencies and the Toowoomba Bicycle Users Group?
Yes No Further comments:
7) Do you support the community ideals as expressed within the TCC 2050 Plan?
Yes No Further comments:
8) Are you aware of the importance of 'end of journey facilities' to commuting cyclists, in encouraging more people to ride to work?
Yes No Further comments:
9) Are you aware of the need for increased secure bicycle parking throughout the TRC area?
Yes No Further comment:
10) Do you regularly ride a bicycle?
Yes No Further comments:
If No: If elected, are you prepared to start riding a bicycle on a regular basis, promoting the environmental, economic, social and health benefits of this alternative, efficient, low cost, low impact means of travel?
Yes No Further comments:
If Yes: If elected, are you prepared to keep riding a bicycle on a regular basis promoting the environmental, economic, social and health benefits of this alternative, efficient, low cost, low impact means of travel?
Yes No Further comments:
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