Revamp for parkland to bring safety to Banyule’s roads
For years the Essendon Traffic School has been helping Melbourne’s children learn how to be safe on the roads. Now, a forgotten parkland in Greensborough will get its own bike education track.
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Young riders can learn the rules of the road at a proposed bike education track in Greensborough.
Delta Reserve will be transformed from sparse greenery with a few picnic benches to an interactive bike education track.
The $200,000 revamp will provide simulated traffic situations for children, to prepare them for riding on roads.
The bike education track will include traffic signage, roundabouts, one way tracks and pedestrian crossings.
Traffic education bike tracks are extremely popular as they help children prepare for the narrow streets of Melbourne but often come with an admission fee.
The Delta Reserve bike park will be free and open to all.
Banyule Mayor Alison Champion said the park revamp would encourage outdoor play and promote healthy lifestyles.
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“The bike education track, the first of its kind in Banyule, provides a safe place for kids to familiarise themselves with simple road rules and build confidence when learning to ride bikes and scooters,” Ms Champion said.
The revamp will also include improvements to the picnic facilities and footpaths.
The basketball half court will be resurfaced with new seating added.
The playground will also be upgraded with a car themed cubby house, slides, swings and cableway.
Work are planned for July.
Banyule Council is accepting feedback on the reserve upgrade plans until March 12.
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