The topic was "Cycling Towards a Healthy and Sustainable Community".
Other attendees were:
Minister for the City of Adelaide, Dr Jane Lomax-Smith
Keynote speaker - Associate Professor Chris Rissel
Director of Road Safety, DTEI
Dr Ian Radbone
Andrew McEvoy, CE, SA Tourism Commission
There is something wrong if a hazard report to this audience does not get
fixed in less than one month.
Here is a link to another person's viewpoint regarding Anzac Highway.
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/anzac-hgwy-commuter-cleaned-up
"Aptly named anzac highway, as it is an ongoing battle."
The vehicle was driving in the centre lane, and then changed into the left lane.
The vehicle then continued to move into the bicycle lane, causing the cyclist to take action to prevent collision.
Report given to police (with video):
Two problems here are:
- Squeeze point - no room for cyclist
- Road surface hazardous for cyclist (catch wheels)
For more information about squeeze points go to:
http://www.adam.com.au/bowler/bike/deathtrap.html
When the lights went green, the car behind the cyclist (XCE395) sounded the horn twice when cornering to suggest to get off the road.
The courteous "Ding" was heard, but little effort was made to control the dog.
6 June 2009, 1.30 am
Driving Offence: driving without headlights (Downing Street and Hulbert Road)
Assault: Object thrown at cyclist (in front of 43-45 Downing Street Hove)
Injury: Bruise on right side of body from impact from object
Capital damage and expenses: Laundry costs and reporting time
Vehicle Details:
Registration number not legible on video (below is the best image available).
Possibly Alfa-Numeric [- - M - - -] or [- - W - - -]
VR or VS Holden Commodore (1995?)
Black door handles, White mirrors, Black door strip
Mag wheels
3 or 4 occupants
Incident Description:
In front of 43 or 45 Downing Street the car passed and the occupant in the rear threw an object at me (most likely an Iced Coffee Container with contents). From the car a male yelled “hey buddy, how’s the bike ride, take that shit”. (See Video #1)
The vehicle turned off the headlights as it drove to The Esplanade and turned left. It then turned left into Hulbert Street (heading East), driving without headlights from The Esplanade to King George Road. (See Video #2 - car driving East on Hulbert, near Cross Street)
Unfortunately the video does not show the registration number nor the occupants clearly.
(Note: not able to capture Registration Number)
Another case of a driver who does not consider that a bicycle is a vehicle.
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This is a common move by cars who do not consider a bicycle as a vehicle.
(Note that the bike lane ends)
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The irregular surface in a bike lane will cause damage and personal injury.
A cyclist changing direction to avoid irregular surfaces is at risk of colliding with a passing vehicle.
Drivers are also aggravated by having to drive slowly behind a cyclist who is in the way.
WARNING:
A lip or edge that runs in the line of travel will “trip” a bicycle up, throwing the rider onto the road.
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The irregular surface in a bike lane will cause damage and personal injury.
A cyclist changing direction to avoid irregular surfaces is at risk of colliding with a passing vehicle.
Drivers are also aggravated by having to drive slowly behind a cyclist who is in the way.
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Another Intersection Hazard...
The back wheel of the car almost runs over the shadow of the cyclist's head.
The bicycle was nearly laid down with skidding under the heavy braking.
This incident has been reported to the police.
(Note: the correct date is 30 May 2009)
This was not from one single impact, but continuous impacts from:
- service covers
- pot holes
- poor road surface conditions
For more information go to
