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The latest WATAG newsletter

Whitehorse Easy Ride Route (ERR) Survey Have your say NOW!. No matter how you choose to travel about in Whitehorse, we’d like to know your views.To reward you for taking the time, we’ve arranged with some local traders to offer a … Continue reading

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Economic benefits of cycling & walking – but e-scooters?

Well done WeRide Australia on producing such a comprehensive report and to the many who gave a 👍to the report. To me, the report highlights two things, which many who advocate active travel instead of car use seem to overlook, … Continue reading

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WATAG Christmas get-together 6th December

Put the date in your diary now! Amazing how ANOTHER year has flown by. Once again we’re having the annual WATAG Christmas get-together at Blackburn Lake Visitor Centre in the delightful courtyard. You’re invited to come along and join us. … Continue reading

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The Latest WATAG Newsletter

The choices we make We build aggressive vehiclesWe market them recklesslyWe celebrate dangerous drivingWe design violent streetsWe prioritize the driver at all costsWe shame and blame everyone else. Road violence is no accident it’s a direct result of our choices. … Continue reading

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Chips with that?

Here’s a relatively new term you might not have come across: Vehicle-to-everything (V2X).  It refers to the communication between a vehicle and any other entity that may affect, or may be affected by, the vehicle. Check this Wikipedia link for … Continue reading

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