No matter what you might think – or tell yourself and others – you wear black, dark navy blue or dark grey and you will be very, very had to see!
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Making our cities feel safe so that we are encouraged to cycle and walk instead of taking the car.
How to run into a cyclist under optimal driving conditions
Riding on the road may not be the smartest thing we do. Even under optimal conditions, drivers manage to run into “living things”. We all know that at speed this can/will be fatal.
Continue reading “How to run into a cyclist under optimal driving conditions”Slowing down: we know it but do not fix it?
Safer walking and cycling is most easily achieved by reducing traffic speed. We have known this for over a decade but do too little to curb road speeds. Here is a report from 2008 stating the case.
Continue reading “Slowing down: we know it but do not fix it?”Poor quality scooters are dangerous
Warnings of the dangers of scooters is ongoing. It is a combination of poor product quality, pilot errors and the unfavourable environment in which they operate.
Continue reading “Poor quality scooters are dangerous”Cycling safety: measure what is important
The old adage that we should measure what is important is the case for motor traffic but not cycling. Cycling is not on the radar of ACT Government investment.
Continue reading “Cycling safety: measure what is important”Riding to school in the snow
In Finland, children will ride to school on snow in subzero all year round. Clearly, the cold does not hold them back. Without a separated bike path and swept bike paths, it would not happen.
Continue reading “Riding to school in the snow”Pyrrhic victories in road safety
It is well-known that motor vehicles tend to squeeze vulnerable road users out of their space. With three tonnes of speeding motor vehicle approaching and the driver oblivious to your presence, this should not be a surprise. The most vulnerable of all are children.
Continue reading “Pyrrhic victories in road safety”Excessive speed takes its toll in Narrabundah
Concern is growing that it is just a matter of time before a child is killed in Narrabundah as a result of excessive speed on the roads.
Continue reading “Excessive speed takes its toll in Narrabundah”Traffic calming is everywhere in the Netherlands: Not Just Bikes
Traffic calming should be built into every street. It should not be possible to drive faster than the speed limit. Remember: behaviour follows infrastructure!
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There are so many good reasons for cycling. Now is the time.
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