CBD workplace cycle centre sets example
Published Wednesday, 17 October, 2007 at 06:30 AM
Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
A Workplace Cycle Centre has been established under a city building that houses Queensland Transport staff as an example for other employers to promote sustainable transport.
Transport Minister John Mickel said the $375,000 centre provided staff with secure cycle racks and change facilities to encourage them to cycle, jog or walk to and from work and leave their cars at home.
Opening the facility this morning he said staff at the T-Central Building, 420 George Street, could join in today's National Ride to Work Day in the knowledge that support facilities were available for them at the office.
"This is the future for CBD work sites – a Workplace Cycle Centre should be established in every CBD building that has capacity for it, and incorporated in the design for all new or renovated buildings," Mr Mickel said.
"The State Government, with local councils, is providing a $235 million Cycle Network throughout South East Queensland and a very significant part of that network has already been established in and around the CBD.
"This network enables people to cycle into the CBD, in many cases without having to go on roadways, but they need secure facilities once they get to work. Workplace Cycle Centres encourage people to choose a sustainable transport option like cycling or walking instead of cramming up our near city streets with cars," he said.
The Minister said the new T-Central Workplace Cycle Centre provided:
• Secure racks for 50 bicycles
• Bike pump
• male and female locker rooms with swipe card access
• showers
• ironing facilities
• waiting room with water cooler and staff notice board.
He said Queensland Transport also had a bike fleet available for loan to departmental staff.
"The Queensland Government, through its TravelSmart program, is actively encouraging communities throughout the State to choose sustainable transport instead of private vehicles whenever they can. This promotes less congestion on our roads and less harmful exhaust fumes in our atmosphere," Mr Mickel said.
"Facilities such as the T-Central Workplace Cycle Centre are an important part of that. People can cycle or jog to work without having to worry about being sweaty or untidy in the office.
"The State Government and Brisbane City Council are building a major secure cycle centre as part of the new King George Square Busway Station, which is scheduled to open in mid-2008.
"I encourage other CBD employers to consider establishing centres in their buildings for the benefit of their staff and the general community," Mr Mickel said.
Media contact: Chris Brown 3237 1944 or Elouise Campion 3237 1125.
October 17, 2007
Transport Minister John Mickel said the $375,000 centre provided staff with secure cycle racks and change facilities to encourage them to cycle, jog or walk to and from work and leave their cars at home.
Opening the facility this morning he said staff at the T-Central Building, 420 George Street, could join in today's National Ride to Work Day in the knowledge that support facilities were available for them at the office.
"This is the future for CBD work sites – a Workplace Cycle Centre should be established in every CBD building that has capacity for it, and incorporated in the design for all new or renovated buildings," Mr Mickel said.
"The State Government, with local councils, is providing a $235 million Cycle Network throughout South East Queensland and a very significant part of that network has already been established in and around the CBD.
"This network enables people to cycle into the CBD, in many cases without having to go on roadways, but they need secure facilities once they get to work. Workplace Cycle Centres encourage people to choose a sustainable transport option like cycling or walking instead of cramming up our near city streets with cars," he said.
The Minister said the new T-Central Workplace Cycle Centre provided:
• Secure racks for 50 bicycles
• Bike pump
• male and female locker rooms with swipe card access
• showers
• ironing facilities
• waiting room with water cooler and staff notice board.
He said Queensland Transport also had a bike fleet available for loan to departmental staff.
"The Queensland Government, through its TravelSmart program, is actively encouraging communities throughout the State to choose sustainable transport instead of private vehicles whenever they can. This promotes less congestion on our roads and less harmful exhaust fumes in our atmosphere," Mr Mickel said.
"Facilities such as the T-Central Workplace Cycle Centre are an important part of that. People can cycle or jog to work without having to worry about being sweaty or untidy in the office.
"The State Government and Brisbane City Council are building a major secure cycle centre as part of the new King George Square Busway Station, which is scheduled to open in mid-2008.
"I encourage other CBD employers to consider establishing centres in their buildings for the benefit of their staff and the general community," Mr Mickel said.
Media contact: Chris Brown 3237 1944 or Elouise Campion 3237 1125.
October 17, 2007