One of the ways to protect vulnerable road users is through road improvements. The ACT Government endeavours to make roads safer. This is the way it has been done up until now.
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Making our cities feel safe so that we are encouraged to cycle and walk instead of taking the car.
Australian Road Rule 153 for cyclists
Poor road markings and poor motorists make a cyclist’s life difficult. A marked shoulder is easily mistaken for the bike lane, which creates confusion. More about Australian Road Rule 153.
Section 4.3 Australian cycling safety 2015
Not recent but recent enough to be useful.
Cycling safety: safety in numbers
Cycling is a cultural phenomenon. On a bike, we have a much closer connection to our environment and nature. Safety is a concern for many. In low cycling countries, it may be justified, but there is safety in numbers. The more people experience the joy of cycling, the safer it gets.
Section 4.4 Why speed kills cyclists
Separation of cyclists and motor vehicles is recommended on busy roads or speeds greater than 50km/h.
Section 4.7 Good reasons for cycle paths
The evidence is overwhelming. Cycling makes sense.
Section 4.2 Cycling injuries to children
Cycling injuries are far more common than fatalities.
Section 4.6 Safety is all in the mind
Perception of safety is important to cycling.
Barriers to cycling: not meant figuratively
When we discuss obstacles to cycling, it is often meant figuratively, but not this time. As a cyclist, you will quickly notice the number of obstacles that are thrown in your path. The older areas of Canberra were not built for the cyclist.
Aranda CBR Cycle Route C5
Aranda hill is a critical cycling link in Canberra. Everything south of Belconnen is best reached over Aranda hill. The official name for this Active Travel Route is “CBR Cycle Route C5 Belconnen – Tuggeranong via Weston Creek”. The vast majority of this route was built before 1988.
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