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New report: other factors than helmet legislation led to declines in head injuries in NSW
Started this discussion. Last reply by DamianM Sep 4, 2010. 411 Replies 0 Likes
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Chris Rissel liked Kathy Francis's discussion Petition to reform helmet laws in Australia and new Zealand
sydneyCommuter replied to Chris Rissel's discussion ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021 in the group Helmetless riders"The proven measures to improve cycling safety have been well documented, for example here. The people who drafted this "strategy" did not bother to educate themselves on those proven measures. Yet they suggest…"
stephen replied to Chris Rissel's discussion ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021 in the group Helmetless riders"Figure 15 – Fatalities by Behavioural Factors NSW 2010
Fatigue is listed as a cause behind 16% of road fatalities (presumably mostly motor vehicle accidents).
Given one has to pedal a bicycle requiring large physical effort fatigue is an even…"
stephen replied to Chris Rissel's discussion ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021 in the group Helmetless riders"One of the most interesting points and something i was aware of but had not actually seen stated before is this. >>
"The risk of death or serious injury in a crash is lower for later model cars, with the risk of a 2007…"
stephen replied to Chris Rissel's discussion ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021 in the group Helmetless riders"Hi Chris thanks for taking the time to post this email - i will write them.How is the helmet education going to work will they demonstrate how effective they are like…"
Tom Nockolds replied to Chris Rissel's discussion ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021 in the group Helmetless riders"I'm confused. Does this mean the strategy for the next nine years will be to "consider the development of safe dedicated cycle routes"? Just consider it, for nine years? No, I must be missing something. I guess I should read the…"
Chris Rissel added a discussion to the group Helmetless riders
ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021
A new strategy is out for comment, and one of the few things that will be done for cyclists will be educational programs to target bicycle riders to increase the use of helmets, visibility, rights and responsibilities etc (see below). This feels very much like a 'victim blaming' approach where responsibility is allocated to the vulnerable to protect themselves. Where are the communication/education campaigns for drivers?! To "consider" the development of safe dedicated bike routes is a very…See More
Chris Rissel posted a discussionCycling PhD Scholarship opportunities - University of Sydney
Two PhD Scholarships Exploring Transport, Health and Economic Impacts of Cycling Infrastructure Scholarship DetailsTwo full-time postgraduate scholarships are available for suitably qualified candidates with a good honours or masters degree to undertake research focused on the transport, health, environmental and economic impacts of new cycling infrastructure. The scholarship research will be part of a new bicycle research project funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grant,…See More
robflyte replied to Chris Rissel's discussion New Study: One if five people say they would ride more without helmets in the group Helmetless riders"He has fractured his skull while performing a BMX trick and wearing a helmet.
says it all"
CM replied to Chris Rissel's discussion New Study: One if five people say they would ride more without helmets in the group Helmetless riders"A nice little story in our local rag about it this week..
http://sydney-central.whereilive.com.au/news/story/helmets-hindering-two-wheel-uptake/
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Road Cycling, Recreational, Touring
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Summer Hill
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 12:21pm on June 29, 2009,
naomi said… - Hi Chris - any news on the bike?
- At 11:58am on June 30, 2009, naomi said…
- That is a shame - do you know how they stole it? There just aren't that many Vivente tourers around so do you think it was more than an opportunistic cash converters style heist? Have you replaced it with the same bike then? My new tourer is almost ready so I will definately have to up the locking methods as it will be very steal worthy!
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