[YarraBUG-list] [Fwd: Cyclist Visibility Research Project]

[Yarra Bicycle Users Group]

Hi all,

Read below for news from Yarra Council - please ensure you've lights on 
the bike, if you're riding at night it's pretty much logical!

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Council's Strategic Transport Unit has developed a 'Cyclist Visibility 
Research Project' via the Roadsafe Inner Melbourne Committee &the 
project has reached the implementation phase.

The project will research why some cyclists don't use lights or high 
visibility clothing.  The project is being conducted in conjunction with 
the Cities of Melbourne & Port Phillip as well as the Victoria Police.  
Bicycle Victoria have been employed to design & conduct the research.

*The research will be undertaken on key cycling routes throughout the 
winter with the first evening occurring May 19^th from 4pm onwards at 
the intersection of Canning Street & Princes Street. * *The Police will 
stop riders both with and without lights* and Bicycle Victoria will 
conduct surveys  Those without lights who participate in the survey & a 
follow up survey can receive a set of lights worth $70.

There will be 3 evenings of research & the project report will be 
presented to the Roadsafe Inner Melbourne Committee & Council in 
September 2010.

If you have any questions please get in contact using the details below.

Cheers,

Kate


Kate Simnett
Sustainable Transport Officer
City of Yarra PO Box 168 RICHMOND 3121
Monday - Thursday
*T* (03) 9205 5734 *F* (03) 8417-6666
*E* kate.simnett at yarracity.vic.gov.au 
<mailto:simnettk at yarracity.vic.gov.au> *W* www.yarracity.vic.gov.au 
<http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/>

 



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