Category Archives: Hazards

The Latest WATAG Newsletter

Posted on August 4, 2023 by WATAG

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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Crossing Blackburn Rd could be safe, but it isn’t – YET!

Posted on May 19, 2023 by WATAG

NOTE: This is a 2-3 minute read. If you are short on time, we suggest that you scroll to the bottom to look at the 60 second video from Matt Bach MP. Eight months ago in September 2022, WATAG started … Continue reading →

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Melbourne bike paths – a blessing or a curse?

Posted on January 24, 2022 by WATAG

A couple of years ago a relative from Netherlands visited us to spend three weeks touring Victoria and Melbourne by bike. Gerda had been to Australia many times but she never used a bike to get around.  In Holland a … Continue reading →

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Family-safe streets

Posted on August 29, 2021 by WATAG

I feel great empathy for parents who have become dependent on local playgrounds in Australia so that their children can have fun whilst exercising and socialising. These things should be an essential part of a child’s life. Many people drive … Continue reading →

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Latest WATAG Newsletter

Posted on August 18, 2021 by WATAG

Click here to view the August 2021 Active Transport News. Easy Ride Routes – and much more… Easy Ride Routes are here The Best of British Luck Making local and busy places safer Box Hill – let’s get the planning … Continue reading →

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