LETTERS
Dear Editor
We are writing to you to register our dismay at the virtually non-existent consultation and correspondence by Brisbane City Council with respect to the implementation of the CityCycle scheme.
We’re not prone to write to government or media about our views, but we are just astonished at the way this scheme has been rolled out. Personally the positioning of a CityCycle station in Hastings Street, Teneriffe has a direct impact on our quality of life, being located in close proximity to our fire exit – and will impact even more on fellow residents within our building with the expected late-night noise of bicycle relocation and servicing. In our particular circumstance there would appear to be an easy and obvious alternate location for the CityCycle station.
There is a public area directly opposite on the other side of Macquarie Street that would have minimal impact on any residents, would not require the removal of any off-street parking and has direct access to the river walk and Macquarie Street bike lane. No reasonable person would consider the single, double sided A4 leaflet we received declaring the CityCycle scheme and the positioning of the stations as a done deal as consultation.
From what we understand there are many fellow Teneriffe and New Farm residents and businesses that have real concerns and will suffer a negative impact with the roll out of the scheme in its current guise.
It seems obvious that council is pushing this scheme through with stealth and a blatant disregard for ratepayers. We believe the implementation of a CityCycle scheme is in essence a sound idea, but we strongly urge council to step back and reassess the imminent roll out, and properly consult with relevant citizens and listen to their concerns and where possible act on their concerns.
It’s just a matter of council being transparent and sensitive to local people, and not sign off on details behind closed doors, in secret and under the cover of darkness.
James Meale and Irene Cheratzu
Teneriffe Via email May 11
