road safety – canberra.bike

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.

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.

Cycling safety: measure what is important

Sand on the road. Maintenance required. Photo by The Lazy Artist Gallery on Pexels.com

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.

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.

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.

ACT Road Safety Grants Fund

The ACT Government has a fund for road safety programs, education and awareness campaigns, audits, research and feasibility studies. This is a clever way to improve road safety in the ACT.

National Cycling Participation Survey

The National Cycling Participation Survey is unusual for Australia. It is a standardised survey that has been repeated every two years since 2011. Repeating the survey regularly is the only way to find and analyse trends. The survey provides data on cycling participation across Australia and estimates of participation in the ACT, too.

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