"YES saw 2 nsw police today sutherland train station/. 1st time seen any police on a train . or station in months . i use train nearly everyday. i have not seen a state rail police for about 3 months . they are gone now "
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New Chief Executive for Sydney Trains
Started this discussion. Last reply by sammy Apr 26. 48 Replies 0 Likes
'''Boy, the congestion in Sydney, road wise, it makes London look a very quiet place,'' said the incoming head of the city's train system, British rail executive Howard Collins, who was in town a…Continue
'Get Britain Cycling'
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Moore Jan 29. 27 Replies 0 Likes
A 'pioneering' parliamentary inquiry has just started in Britain with the aim of getting more people on bikes for transport:…Continue
Cycle touring in Bali
Started this discussion. Last reply by PeterT Jun 9, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I'll probably be in Bali for a few days mid-next month and am not at all keen on hangin' at the beach with drunken Aussie surfing types. A cycle tour seemed to be a perfect way to occupy my time,…Continue
Forum next week at USyd - Cycling from Spain to North Africa
Started Feb 10, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Apologies for the short notice, but this just popped up among my alerts and such from the University of Sydney:The Nicholson Museum will host Sam Wood, who along with his two brothers, rode their…Continue
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Bob Moore replied to rococoabean's discussion New Chief Executive for Sydney Trains"I saw two police on a Newcastle train the other day. It was so chockers from being only a four car train that the police could make no progress. I heard them swear a bit and say this Is hopeless, lets get off at next stop. Luckily I landed a…"
back street boy replied to rococoabean's discussion New Chief Executive for Sydney Trains"proper policing of the train system, MG, has this ever happened? All I have ever seen is a bit of revenue protection. "
Martin Geliot replied to rococoabean's discussion New Chief Executive for Sydney Trains"Oh, they are busy enjoying smokes on the platforms I expect having a laugh.
Yes I miss the proper policing of the train system too."
sammy replied to rococoabean's discussion New Chief Executive for Sydney Trains"dont be silly. only new uniforms from china that costs the taxpayers millions. and shorts are banned . no train police for months now . where are the new nsw police train force ??"
rococoabean replied to Aaron K's discussion What a great Idea Tony, build more roads."Did you read about exactly what Our Tone (TM) had to say at the IPA dinner? It was *well* out there: as with Romney's comments about the work ethic of the majority of the American population during last year's Presidential campaign, when…"
rococoabean replied to Aaron K's discussion What a great Idea Tony, build more roads."You certainly may! (Sourdough for preference, thanks. :-)"
rococoabean replied to Aaron K's discussion What a great Idea Tony, build more roads."Eleri, I think we're all supposed to be at home saving ourselves for marriage and doing some baking.
:-)"
rococoabean replied to Michael O'Reilly's discussion Stack"Hm - I take it this does *not* count as a "good" crash, then? :-(
Hope you heal soon!"
rococoabean commented on Richard Tulloch's blog post AMSTERDAM CYCLING - facts and figures"Ah... I remember parking my steed there. I need to go back...
Still haven't managed to find it eh, Paul? :-)
A version of the transport photo comes to mind: I'd love to see that Central Station Amsterdam bike parking station next to an…"
rococoabean replied to Kimberley's discussion Thanks Kent Street cyclist this morning (white sports car)"Yes, methinks that bike he was rabbitting on about isn't getting enough use..."
Martin Geliot replied to rococoabean's discussion New Chief Executive for Sydney Trains"he'll be on abc 702 sunday night, if i heard a trailer correctly
i wonder if he'll discuss bicycle accommodation on trains"
rococoabean replied to David B's discussion Cranky, and yes if it was you, then it was me!"Yep, that has to be one of the crappest intersections on any piece of cycle 'infrastructure' in Sydney. I come along Victoria Rd in the morning and have to turn (right on said blind corner, coming down a hill) onto the bridge that pops…"
rococoabean replied to Henry Brydon's discussion Thoughts on Bamboo bicycles?"so i want a bike made from recycled helmets!
But if you own one, will you be legally compelled to ride it?
:-)"
rococoabean replied to Jon's discussion Drunk P plater gets 1yr 9 months for killing woman"I think that's been tried. It's broadly known as 'mandatory sentencing' and it pretty well doesn't seem to work.
Under our current system which takes so much time and $ and the otucomes seem to varying wildly...
That's…"
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- About to replace current clapped-out wheels, then I'll be up for some group rides and bike buses to work. Watch this space!
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Cycling in the family tree
Posted on January 11, 2013 at 1:29pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
As often happens in the lazy hours over Christmas and New Year when you spend time with family, there's ample opportunity for reminiscence and discussion of family history. On my mother's side, we know a great deal of this going back many generations; my uncle is retired and an amateur history buff. On my late father's side, we know very little at all, even only a generation or two back.
My mother casually mentioned this latter fact to my uncle during the break and he chose to…
Continue City Revitalisation: Lessons for Sydney and its suburbs
Posted on June 28, 2012 at 12:00pm 7 Comments 2 Likes
A Sydney Ideas panel co-presented with the US Studies Centre and the Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering
City building and rebuilding has challenged many great minds in the last century. Our cities are ageing and many of the industries supporting them are shrinking or moving offshore. Tom Murphy served three terms as the mayor of 'the steel city' Pittsburgh USA, from January 1994 through December 2005, tackling the problems of rebuilding a dying city that had lost its…
Continue What Matters - Getting from A to B
Posted on June 14, 2012 at 1:52am 3 Comments 0 Likes
The University of Sydney is currently running a mildly naff marketing campaign called 'What Matters' - basically it's an excuse to promote the work of a couple of random academics each month and have people vote on which of their particular areas of interest 'matter most' (?!?!).
Anyway... one positive to come out of this in June is that David Hensher, Director of the University’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, is one of the featured researchers. You can look at a brief…
Continue Call for papers on active transport, urban design and population health - Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 2:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Effect of Active Transport, Transport Systems, and Urban Design on Population Health - Call for Papers Contemporary public health research and policy recognises that active transport (walking, cycling and the use of public transport), transport systems, and urban design affect population health. These associations are evident at international, national, regional, and local levels. They operate through the safety of populations in terms of injuries due to road crashes,…
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- At 8:03pm on April 21, 2010,
Sydney Uni Velo Club said… - Hi Rococoabean - welcome to the SUVC group!
- At 6:05pm on February 3, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
Yeah confusing life Michelle, Heidelberg one home and the main one the last couple of years. The place in Drummy is rented for my son, Lewis is starting at UTS. Home for me also London, a bit of Paris, some SYD/MEL/BNE and probably will be a bit Haifa too. What should I do with profile??
Satdy ride is all-mountain stuff in Leura, I'll ping you when something more local on. Do let me know about social local stuff, it is all good.
I know Collingwood, pass the end of your street when I contraflow ride to Birk Pt.
Relieved to get a bit of cool breeze at last.
Martin
- At 1:33pm on February 4, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
- Greenway on Sunday would be doable. Only done the first km or so, therefore has novelty appeal. Monday not (I am piloting).
- At 7:03pm on February 6, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
- Hey it was great Michelle... hope your visitors are joyful and fun.
For when you are freer, how about we propose a Greenway visit as a group ride on SC?
- At 9:51am on February 8, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
Generally Saturdays or Sundays, but weekday early evening good too.
Not sure if I am off on an epic Yerranderie or Wollemi yet. Could be this w/e or next so when I know I'll be right scheddy-wise.
- At 5:42am on February 14, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
OK scheddy clearer now Michelle- did end up MTB training at the weekend, and shall be on Saturday too.
So Sunday would be clear for a Group Greenway, for me at least. Otherwise a bit later.
March 5/6 no good tho, commited to be dogsitting for my friends Clair and Denise.
Would you like to advertise the group ride on the forum at the time/day of your choice? Perhaps we can assemble at the park by Drummoyne Sailing Club, thereby facilitating ride-end-refreshment. Martin
- At 1:49pm on February 28, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
Good point Michelle: can't say cycling River Rd is on my bucket list, so yup ferry if there is one at the time would be good. Doesn't matter if it goes direct King St or Quay rather than Milson's Pt, the bridge will be quick and easy.
I'm not sure when the initial rallying outside RTA is, will check.
Indeedy I intend to go to the party, hey one two-millionth of the world's population might be there too! Only impediment is I am commuting to Melbourne for the next few weeks but do intend to be in Sydney at party time.
Martin
- At 7:23pm on February 28, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
UR right- 8am.
If you choose a ferry I'll be there!
- At 12:25pm on March 1, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
0840 from Drummy which is way late but good for an interception en-route or 0800 from Balmain also late but not hugely late.
Idea: we could offer to marshal, at some point consistent with the above timing. For instance at the S end of the bridge. When the pack passes us we just join in and complete the event as raw punters.
I'll be jetting in from Melbourne the night before BTW.
- At 1:39pm on March 3, 2011, Martin Geliot said…
I already mooted with Adam the idea of marshalling at a point about an hour into the event and he concurred, so I guess it will fall into place. Super.
I suppose if we meet at the Wolseley end of Collingwood at whatever time suits the exact masterplan (when we know it) we'll be in great shape for S of SHB or wherever.
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