YarraBUG

Dr John Symons: When will Victorian government act to protect vulnerable road users?


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On this weeks program Chris catches up with one of our regular guests, Dr John Symons from BikeWest, about ongoing safety issues for bicycle riders with Dynon Road, Footscray Road, the Westgate Tunnel Project and if the Victorian Government will act upon 56 recommendations contained in Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee: Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users. The final report was tabled on 1 May 2024 and to directly quote, 'The Government has six months to respond to the report from the tabling date"We discuss Brett Wallace's incident on Dynon Road, as reported by Rhiana Whitson ABC 7.30 (Cycling safety warnings ignored – until tragedy happened), Angus Collins death in February 2023, BikeWest advocates forcing the authorities to act via FOIs, ongoing WTG safety issues, a lack of safe systems in road design and the right to public life regardless if people drive a car or not.News includes 87th Melbourne Cup on Wheels, Cezary and Leo returning to naarm Melbourne after their incredible Two Birders Two Bikes journey to raise funds to build schools in Timor Leste, womens rides, Info session: Student Visas & Work Rights at Gig Workers Hub and the new WXSHP ride hub in Northcote.Program musicCamp dog, King StingrayCycling is fun, Shonen Knife
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