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Category Archives: Hazards
Perspectives Differ
Your perspective on a good outcome depends on who you are or who you represent. WATAG believes that Community amenity shouldn’t be overwhelmingly influenced by Traffic Engineers – as is often the case these days. They tend to call on … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Children, Cycling, Disability, Hazards, Health, Motor cars, trucks, Public transport, Safety, Walking
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Box Hill’s Future – a Pictorial View
Where is Box Hill Headed? You will be interested (and probably quite amazed) at the number of developments in Box Hill currently in the planning stage or under construction. A population increase for Box Hill of up to around 10,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Children, Cycling, Disability, Hazards, Health, Motor cars, trucks, Public transport, Safety, Walking
Tagged Box Hill, NELA, Vic Govt., Whitehorse
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A New Bridge at Last?
Walmer St Bridge to be replaced… … we all hope! Years of campaigning by the Walmer Street Bridge Coalition (comprising Yarra and Boroondara Councils, Walmer Street Action Group, Collingwood and Abbotsford Residents Association (CARA), the Yarra and Boroondara Bicycle User … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Cycling, Disability, Hazards, Safety, Walking
Tagged Boroondara Council, Yarra Council
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Connecting up the Gardiners Creek Trail
Crossing Burwood Hwy near Deakin Uni. is a problem for all. Why is Burwood Hwy – Elgar Rd intersection a barrier to both cyclists and pedestrians? Traffic islands are very small and do NOT allow several bikes to safely store. … Continue reading
Posted in Active transport, Cycling, Hazards, Motor cars, trucks, Safety, Walking
Tagged Whitehorse
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Making cycling safer when carrying precious cargo
From: Bicycle Network – 5th June 2018 Whether in a trailer, tag-a-long or mounted seat, riding a bike with a child passengers can present some challenges. In particular, cycling infrastructure and detours need to be accessible for all and consider … Continue reading
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