"I saw a video in Copenhagen where cyclists have a sequence all to themselves where they can cycle left, right or straight ahead in one cycle of the light sequence for the intersection. Then the lights went through the normal Red/Green phases for the…"
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Copenhagen-style separate cycleways planned for Christchurch
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phillip J Apr 5. 1 Reply 1 Like
If Christchurch can charge their rate payers the equivalent of a mere 4 cups of coffee and achieve this, why can't we do the same throughout Sydney? Sydney is far more affluent, yet the average…Continue
CYCLIST SAFETY ON ROADS
Started this discussion. Last reply by JP Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The Christchurch Press is continually supporting positive editorial on cycling. Here is an article on road safety for cyclists that some members might like to follow up & comment about. You have…Continue
STIR THE COMMUTERS....TRAIN OUTAGE....RIDE THE BIKE!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michy Feb 9. 37 Replies 0 Likes
Todays train outage is YET ANOTHER REASON TO RIDE A BIKE!. A bike not only gets you there on time, there are never any train delays, its quicker than driving, there are no parking problems, it…Continue
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Phillip J replied to Don Murchison's discussion Copenhagen-style separate cycleways planned for ChristchurchDon Murchison posted a discussionCopenhagen-style separate cycleways planned for Christchurch
If Christchurch can charge their rate payers the equivalent of a mere 4 cups of coffee and achieve this, why can't we do the same throughout Sydney? Sydney is far more affluent, yet the average mentality still has to change...but hopefully not through an earthquake! Maybe Christchurch can lead by example?This is well worth the read & forwarding on to all your Local, State & Federal politicians:…See More
JP replied to Don Murchison's discussion CYCLIST SAFETY ON ROADS"Oh dear, Keithy's done himself a mischief! The punters are decidely against Keith and his "ignoring red lights" comment."
Neil Alexander replied to Don Murchison's discussion CYCLIST SAFETY ON ROADS"Could be a coincidence..."
Michael O'Reilly replied to Don Murchison's discussion CYCLIST SAFETY ON ROADS"
HOORAY FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA!!"
Don Murchison replied to Don Murchison's discussion CYCLIST SAFETY ON ROADS"I look forward to following developments too. Enjoy your next trip back."
"There are no fewer the four cycling stories on the home page today - and non of them "sport". The first is the lead story and follows six people they asked to get out of their cars and commute, one about how the city is less cycle-friendly…"
"After having lived there for the first 25 years of my life and not the last 15, I was amazed at the improvement in cycling facilities the last couple of times I've been back. Not perfect (very few places are Copenhagenseque), but they are…"
Don Murchison posted a discussionCYCLIST SAFETY ON ROADS
The Christchurch Press is continually supporting positive editorial on cycling. Here is an article on road safety for cyclists that some members might like to follow up & comment about. You have to register with your email to make a comment, but it only takes a minute.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/8367545/See-cyclists-don-t-just-look-for-themI have been following all the debate on…See More
Don Murchison replied to Kim's discussion Children and the city bike paths"Where I live in Lane Cove, we're trying to introduce more shared pathways, so parents will let their kids ride to school. As chair of the local Bicycle Advisory Committee this is my chief aim...to make cycling safe. However Council funds are…"
Michy replied to Don Murchison's discussion STIR THE COMMUTERS....TRAIN OUTAGE....RIDE THE BIKE!!!"well, just having spare clean clothes in the bag and some baby wipes (which they also have biodegradable), small deodorant (they have a pretty good ones that are carbon neutral) will do alright. that is what I do when I'm going to a place I…"
Don Murchison replied to Don Murchison's discussion STIR THE COMMUTERS....TRAIN OUTAGE....RIDE THE BIKE!!!"Certainly helps with the hills around here & on exceptionally hot days. I think more people will take up the electric assist as they see the benefits.
Thinking outside the square, another suggestion to the discussion is that people riding to…"
Mark replied to Don Murchison's discussion STIR THE COMMUTERS....TRAIN OUTAGE....RIDE THE BIKE!!!"I find the best deodorant on a bike is an electric motor."
Don Murchison replied to Don Murchison's discussion STIR THE COMMUTERS....TRAIN OUTAGE....RIDE THE BIKE!!!"Don't worry, I'm not against showers. I love them too. If an employer is good enough to install showers then let people use them, thats fantastic. But I would hope a shower or lack of it wouldn't put someone off avoiding the train,…"
robflyte replied to Don Murchison's discussion STIR THE COMMUTERS....TRAIN OUTAGE....RIDE THE BIKE!!!"A splash of water and soap may just use less resources than the manufacturing of deodorant."
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Road Cycling, Track Cycling, Recreational, Whatever
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Lane Cove
- Tell us about your bikes
- Folding bikes for the car, road bike, family bikes, E-bikes, tandem bike & a couple of spares for visitors.
- About Me:
- Artist, Comedian, Writer, Variety Artist, Hygromorphomatician [artistic harvesting of rainwater to create artificail streams, ponds & waterfalls.]
I initiated the Community Pathways Project to facilitate off-road shared pathways in Lane Cove, as the roads in Lane Cove are deemed too dangerous for families in this area & many schools won't even allow kids to ride to school. We had a magnificent off-road route planned from the Epping Rd Cycleway / Lane Cove town centre all the way to Greenwich Point [ the ferry.] It also included a boardwalk along the foreshore. Part of the route was through parkland between the Lane Cove Country Club [golf course] & residential houses, with scenic views of the city. This was to be on the Lane Cove Bike Plan, but was voted out 5 / 4, believe it or not without the support of two "Green" Councillors! The main reason was because there were a couple of short links through bushland!
I admire what some Councils, like Ku-ring-gai have done, to create non-intrusive one metre wide shared pathways through the bush....to enable all mobilities to enjoy the bush & allow prams & cyclists to escape the exhaust fumes & dangerous cars! I am a staunch advocate of shared pathways, separated cycleway routes in higher cycle usage areas, & of kids riding to school & students riding to universites / TAFE’s, etc.
Currently [August 2012] I am "the Chairperson” of the Lane Cove Council's Bicycle Advisory Committee.
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- http://www.comedyspecialists.com.au
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