Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Intersection hazard - No cycle lane across lights

Without a cycle lane across major intersection (with lights), drivers do not consider the path of a cyclist that they are crossing when turning right.

In this instance it was a clear day, highly visible rider (vest and NiteFlux light ON).

A cycle lane painted across the intersection may remind drivers they need to consider a cyclist as a vehicle also.



Intersection hazard - side street

Entering an intersection drivers do not consider the speed of a bicycle.

Research shows a cyclist travels at an average speed of 20 Km/Hr
(http://www.austroads.com.au/documents/TheAustralianNationalCyclingStrategy2005-2010.pdf)

In this video the speed was approx 25Km/Hr.