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[email protected] No. 35 August 2004 Contents M2 Cyclist Issues UPDATE! M2 Cyclist Issues UPDATE! 1 Doug Stewart Events 2 In the last Chain Mail we reported that the M2 operators has raised some safety concerns and Diary Dates 2 that Bike North was preparing a submission. Further information gathered since then suggests Bike North AGM & Picnic 2 Bike North may need to put together a strong argument to keep the M2 as a direct and quick commuter and training route for local cyclists. Touring / Riding 3 The Ryde Council Bicycle Advisory Committee recently met with reps from the Hills motorway A Tale of Two Canals (and One Reservoir)Chain 3 and consultants Mail GHD, whose plans to make changes to the M2 seem well advanced. Spoke-n 4 WHY ARE CHANGES BEING PLANNED? A Blitz Of Young Blades 4 The pressure for change is from new roads developing to the east (Lane Cove Tunnel) and the Chatswood to surf and west (M7 and M2 to F3 link) which create the opportunity for more vehicles on the M2, and not quite back again. 4 therefore more revenue for the company. Cycling for transport 5 The current chokepoint in the morning peak is the toll plaza. The M2 is working to install Murphy, the law, and our lore 5 improved technology allowing for faster E-Tag recognition and distance based tolls may be considered as well. The legal side 6 With toll Bike Bits 6 collection solved Crank Rites 6 the next issue is BN Member Product Review 7 vehicle capacity.