tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938956792349997075.post411098021183058188..comments2023-05-06T16:36:39.597+01:00Comments on KangaRue - SilverLinings: I'm a cyclist. And a mother.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00591712726706650366noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938956792349997075.post-7854709079213406222014-04-24T04:46:04.250+01:002014-04-24T04:46:04.250+01:00I've seen a few ghost bikes in Brisbane, which...I've seen a few ghost bikes in Brisbane, which was gut wrenching. It certainly makes a point. Hopefully to the people who need it. <br /><br /><br />Driving tests here do now include some questions on bikes - I've found P-platers to be generally pretty good on the road rules. It seems to be motorists who have had their licenses for a while who aren't aware of changes in the laws. I can't help thinking more regular testing should happen. <br /><br /><br />Most people who ride bikes also drive cars (kids are obviously an exception). I think bike skills in schools have faded out - I certainly had them in "my day", but they don't seem to happen routinely now.Ruth H-B @Kanga_Ruehttp://kangarue-silverlinings.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938956792349997075.post-9524305737240631382014-04-24T04:42:38.771+01:002014-04-24T04:42:38.771+01:00I'm still chasing a response six months later....I'm still chasing a response six months later. So much for that then. Hopefully the new state laws will make a difference going forward.Ruth H-B @Kanga_Ruehttp://kangarue-silverlinings.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938956792349997075.post-51375346369151359522013-10-26T04:03:50.345+01:002013-10-26T04:03:50.345+01:00What sort of response did you get from the police?...What sort of response did you get from the police?<br />Because the law says you must overtake as to "not cause a collision" they've not been to interested in WA unless they hit you. <br />The horse has already bolted in this case.Cycleops70noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938956792349997075.post-34187602816096167202013-10-25T08:13:13.622+01:002013-10-25T08:13:13.622+01:00In London we see 'ghost bikes' everywhere ...In London we see 'ghost bikes' everywhere now - old bicycles sprayed white and chained to spots where there's been a fatality to commemorate the cyclist. It certainly makes you stop and think but accidents go on happening. I wonder whether all driving tests should include a compulsory section on bikes? And whether cyclists should be encouraged to take road safety courses too so there's more mutual respect?Hattie Garlicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938956792349997075.post-55788807803079586162013-10-24T07:16:01.186+01:002013-10-24T07:16:01.186+01:00#fingerscrossed on the council - I will update acc...#fingerscrossed on the council - I will update accordingly. The local paper seemed pretty disinterested, though started to perk up when I mentioned both the local cyclist who was injured up the road and the Brisbane mother that was killed this week.<br /><br /><br />Good idea - I will start writing to the Fraser Coast councillors now, thanks!<br /><br /><br />I've been trying to get in contact with the local BUG (Bicycle Users Group) about various things since November 2012, again about a month ago and a couple of calls today. Have also emailed, but not holding my breath!!Ruth H-B @Kanga_Ruehttp://kangarue-silverlinings.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3938956792349997075.post-6320787348283810792013-10-24T05:44:24.983+01:002013-10-24T05:44:24.983+01:00I wonder if you'll have any luck with the Coun...I wonder if you'll have any luck with the Council etc. You might want to try your local Councillor as well. I'd suspect the Liquid Lounge and the local cycling group would be keen to collaborate on a campaign of some sort!Debbishnoreply@blogger.com