The Herald Sun reports on a commuter challenge - over my commute route - that had the bike 11 minutes faster than the car.
The suggestion by London’s Mayor that bikes should be registered and display number plates is an utterly ridiculous idea. It would be too costly, unenforceable, and detrimental to the broader social benefits of cycling. Let’s hope this one goes the way of most politicians’ promises.
Jan Chipchase asks: How do you know whether a line is designed to be followed? Or when it marks the border between two states?
More pragmatically, I ask: What the hell were they thinking to put that rail there?
A report on Catalyst last night showed that aggressive lane changing can get you there a minute or two sooner, but it’s really not worth it. Even for the best parking spot.
The Census is here again - on 8 August we’ll be asked (among other things) what transport we used to get to work. So let’s get in early and it an extra Ride to Work Day – or maybe we should call it “Ride and Be Counted Day”?
The Age has a profile today on Hilary Harper, ABC breakfast radio producer, traffic reporter, and commuting cyclist.
Star News Group local newspapers are the source of a couple of really positive bike-related stories this week.
Over the last fortnight I have recorded media reports of seven road accidents involving cyclists. There were five injuries to cyclists (three of whom were minors) and one cyclist death. The final accident involved a collision between a pedestrian and a cyclist in which the pedestrian died.
Good one woowoowoo! It’s good to see the RACV are prepared to respond to public criticism.
Truth in advertising spotted on the web
Two professors of economics present opposing views on traffic congestion in Melbourne
Bracksie has lashed out $1 million for the Frankston end of the Bay Trail.
There are plans afoot for the gap in the Gardiners Creek Trail - but cyclists might not like them.