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Speedlinking 25 June 2009
“Cycling is becoming a legitimate form of transport”–Tim Pallas, Minister for Roads and Ports, Victoria
Speedlinking 8 April 2009
“The experience was pretty revealing – it opened my eyes to the challenges that cyclists face, which are clearly significant…I wouldn’t single out any particular group of motorists, but I saw behaviour ranging from the very courteous to that which was frightening.” –Ian Craig, Managing Director of Lothian Buses.
Speedlinking 8 July 2008
“Cycling provides economic benefit in terms of improved public health, reduced levels of traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as reductions in expenditure on transport fuel. These benefits accrue most readily when the bicycle is used as a substitute for car journeys.” –Cycling Promotion Fund
Speedlinking 13 June 2008
“Did you hear about the centipede who fell in a ditch? He couldn’t get up. He was too exhausted trying to figure out what foot to put first. Same thing with a bike. Who needs 18 gears?” — Fred Mathes
Speedlinking 3 January 2008
I haven’t had a prang since yesterday, so it must be safe for me to speedlink…
The Economics of Rail Trail Tourism
What’s the economic value of a rail trail to the surrounding community? While it might be hard to estimate accurately, the consensus seems to be that they’re a good thing locally.
How to collide with a pedestrian
Last night I collided with a pedestrian. And I didn’t even need to run a red light to do it-she just walked out in front of me.
Number plates for bikes? Yeah, good one Ken.
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.
Nigel Havers hates me
Nigel Havers is right up there with Sam Newman when it comes to motorist-cyclist relations.
Rethinking road accidents
A thought-provoking essay was printed in The Age last Saturday in which Professor Roger Rees argued that the road toll is high because drivers are not using their brains.
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