Mountain bike trail naming for Mt Coot-tha Forest.

[Oppy]

How would you like to help name a mountain bike trail at Mt Coot-tha Forest?

Brisbane City Council is consulting with users of the mountain bike trails at Mt Coot-tha Forest to help name the trails.

Your suggestions will be shortlisted and presented to Council. Only names that are consistent with the Brisbane City Council Guidelines for Naming Tracks and Trails in Natural Areas will be shortlisted.

There are several reasons we need to name the trails. These are:

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  1) Currently each of the trails have several commonly known names not one name for each trail.
  2) Easier to locate injured riders for emergency procedures.
  3) To produce a detailed Mountain Biking Trail brochure for Mt Coot-tha Forest.
  4) To sign the trails to ensure riders do not get lost.
  5) To grade the trails by International Mountain Bike Australia (IMBA) standards.

There are 14 trails to be named, remember there are already some named walking and multiuse trails.

What would you call the track and why? Let Council and the Brisbane mountain bike community know your thoughts. Closes 16 May 2007.

Blog on at http://202.148.140.187/blogs/bcc2/ for all the details.

 

[binner]

great name

...how about a trail called "closed"

 

[Dozer]

...how about a trail called "closed"

Isn't that the name of every QLD DH track? ..............
You should name the trails after the local politicians who have fought so hard to make them available to ride.

 

[toodles]

...how about a trail called "closed"

Isn't that the name of every QLD DH track? .............

Ah come on... be a bit positive.... recent closures have had undeniable benefits

I'd propose "3 tatts" as a name as a memorial to a once great landmark but it's bound to fall on deaf ears...

How about cuddly-wuddly koala tree love names to endear ourselves to the local fishing line wielding trail nazis?

You should name the trails after the local politicians who have fought so hard to make them available to ride.

You know, for once, Dozer has a good idea

I seriously reckon they're deserving of our thanks.

 

[Dumbellina]

You should name the trails after the local politicians ....

You mean

The Jo Bejeke-Peterson trail
The Flo Bejeke-Peterson trail
The Jo for PM trail
The pumpkin scone run
Kingaroy's most famous son trail

 

[EMF]

Name dropping

After some great trails that got ruin by landslides of boulders and logs

to name a few

Ch 10
Deanos
Hot and spicy
Original

now here's a classic - 'The G Out'

 

[binner]

hmmmmmmm

wow it's been weeks with no reply to our input on trail names.....

ahhh well shows how much they listen.....

 

[Dozer]

wow it's been weeks with no reply to our input on trail names.....

ahhh well shows how much they listen.....

Isn't it obvious they don't give two hoots? They don't give the impression that they want people to ride bikes in the area so they won't respond.........

Too many crickets.

 

[Plow King]

Give it a name that represents the track. i,e if its full of rocks call it something relating to that. If its quick.. blah blah.. If its technical...

or something that rhymes with the name of the place or sounds similar.

Cootha - The 'Cutter' track. Cuttie, ect

Disregarding all of that, 'Transition' is a cool name for a track.

 

[scratchy]

How about names that reflect how this is a big step forward in the area.

First Step
Sustainable Trail
Benching
Armoured

Etc. Etc

 

[Cruz]

Guideline
1. A track in a natural area park should be named after natural features (living or non-living) of the area i.e.
animals, plants (including fungi) and minerals. The name should reflect and be linked to the site’s natural
values and the conservation of the area. For example, a native plant or animal in the area could be used.
2. In exceptional circumstances where a track name does not comply with the above criteria the event,
person or activity it is named after should be significant to the majority of the people in the immediate
community and preferably be of significance to the people of Brisbane at a citywide scale.
3. When considering names, a track name could signify and be related to the primary user group. For
example, a mountain bike track could be called the ‘powerful owl track’, ‘mile-a-minute’ (if this species was
not a weed, or ‘wheel of fire’ (Stenocarpus sinuatus).
4. As a general principle, a track should never be named after a living person.
5. Track names should always use the form, spelling and style of contemporary Australian English.
6. Track names should be easy to pronounce, spell and write. They should be simple, concise and preferably
of 50 or fewer characters. Derogatory or discriminatory terms or terms in poor taste or likely to cause
offence must be avoided.
7. It is recommended that the local community (including indigenous groups) be consulted on suggestions for
track names (especially if it is considered that there is a significant level of public interest). Note that for
indigenous consultation appropriate protocols should be followed to ensure that correct groups are
consulted in accordance with Aboriginal cultural heritage and native title legislation. Council guidelines for
Aboriginal cultural heritage have been developed. Fur further assistance or information contact Social
Policy or Brisbane City Legal Practice.

 

[Raw Toast Man]

i say keep them as the are... whats the point... i think they are fine the way they are... if you have a problem come pick an e-fight with me!
crap! im two days late!

 

[projectsplat]

crap! im two days late!

I was waiting for someone to notice....

 

[binner]

Guideline
1. A track in a natural area park should be named after natural features (living or non-living) of the area i.e.
animals, plants (including fungi) and minerals. The name should reflect and be linked to the site’s natural
values and the conservation of the area. For example, a native plant or animal in the area could be used.
2. In exceptional circumstances where a track name does not comply with the above criteria the event,
person or activity it is named after should be significant to the majority of the people in the immediate
community and preferably be of significance to the people of Brisbane at a citywide scale.
3. When considering names, a track name could signify and be related to the primary user group. For
example, a mountain bike track could be called the ‘powerful owl track’, ‘mile-a-minute’ (if this species was
not a weed, or ‘wheel of fire’ (Stenocarpus sinuatus).
4. As a general principle, a track should never be named after a living person.
5. Track names should always use the form, spelling and style of contemporary Australian English.
6. Track names should be easy to pronounce, spell and write. They should be simple, concise and preferably
of 50 or fewer characters. Derogatory or discriminatory terms or terms in poor taste or likely to cause
offence must be avoided.
7. It is recommended that the local community (including indigenous groups) be consulted on suggestions for
track names (especially if it is considered that there is a significant level of public interest). Note that for
indigenous consultation appropriate protocols should be followed to ensure that correct groups are
consulted in accordance with Aboriginal cultural heritage and native title legislation. Council guidelines for
Aboriginal cultural heritage have been developed. Fur further assistance or information contact Social
Policy or Brisbane City Legal Practice.

What about Banksia Ericafolia or Cupressus sinata

 

[scratchy]

What about Banksia Ericafolia or Cupressus sinata

Rolls off the tongue for me mate!

 

[Dumbellina]

Guideline
1. A track in a natural area park should be named after natural features (living or non-living) of the area i.e.
animals, plants (including fungi) and minerals. The name should reflect and be linked to the site’s natural
values and the conservation of the area. For example, a native plant or animal in the area could be used.
2. In exceptional circumstances where a track name does not comply with the above criteria the event,
person or activity it is named after should be significant to the majority of the people in the immediate
community and preferably be of significance to the people of Brisbane at a citywide scale.
3. When considering names, a track name could signify and be related to the primary user group. For
example, a mountain bike track could be called the ‘powerful owl track’, ‘mile-a-minute’ (if this species was
not a weed, or ‘wheel of fire’ (Stenocarpus sinuatus).
4. As a general principle, a track should never be named after a living person.
5. Track names should always use the form, spelling and style of contemporary Australian English.
6. Track names should be easy to pronounce, spell and write. They should be simple, concise and preferably
of 50 or fewer characters. Derogatory or discriminatory terms or terms in poor taste or likely to cause
offence must be avoided.
7. It is recommended that the local community (including indigenous groups) be consulted on suggestions for
track names (especially if it is considered that there is a significant level of public interest). Note that for
indigenous consultation appropriate protocols should be followed to ensure that correct groups are
consulted in accordance with Aboriginal cultural heritage and native title legislation. Council guidelines for
Aboriginal cultural heritage have been developed. Fur further assistance or information contact Social
Policy or Brisbane City Legal Practice.

Great guidelines...perhaps something MTB groups across Australia use for trail names, adapted to local conditions.