This blog strongly opposes certain reforms
VicRoads is currently considering:
"under one suggested reform,
cyclists could be allowed to treat red lights as Give Way signs.
And the same could also APPLY
at pedestrian lights."
at pedestrian lights."
Also
"PERMITTING cyclists, riding cautiously, to proceed past a stationary tram;"
"ALLOWING all riders to use the footpath, provided that they give way to pedestrians."
Herald Sun 12.9.14
An 88 year old female pedestrian was struck and killed by a female cyclist while boarding a Tram in Melbourne at a Tram Stop next to the Rear of State Parliament
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Melbourne CBD
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Herald Sun
Nov 9th 2014
Nov 9th 2014
Cyclists Identification Terry Mulder
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http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/hit-and-run-cyclist-tram-stop-creep.html
http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/pedestrian-death-fatality-man-killed-by.html
http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/pedestrian-hit-by-speeding-cyclist.html
http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/cyclist-death-fatality-around-bay-in.html
An 88 year old female pedestrian was struck and killed by a female cyclist while boarding a Tram in Melbourne at a Tram Stop next to the Rear of State Parliament
Cyclists Identification Terry Mulder
Cyclists Identification Terry Mulder
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Cyclists Identification Terry Mulder
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Witnesses said the woman had only taken one step off the curb at the tram stop in Macarthur St when a female cyclist struck her and knocked her to the ground.
Tram-Stop Cyclist Creeps!
Pete Dowe
"The old lady is unfortunately not in good shape, the lady on the bicycle also has some injuries," Ms Corcoran said.Tram-Stop Cyclist Creeps!
Trams
Road Rule: A bike rider must stop before passing the rear
of a stopped tram at a tram stop.
Once the tram doors are closed and pedestrians
have crossed between the tram and kerb,
the rider may then proceed to pass the tram.
Road Rule: A bike rider must stop before passing the rear
of a stopped tram at a tram stop.
Once the tram doors are closed and pedestrians
have crossed between the tram and kerb,
the rider may then proceed to pass the tram.
"People i.e. pedestrians are part of the environment too.
Cycling must be people-friendly"
Pete Dowe
"She was responding when I first got to her, but once I got a doctor she had stoppedresponding. (She had) head injuries mainly, very severe head injuries.
"She was responding to me, nodding and with a slight moan, but that did not last for very long and then concussion set in. "The cyclist, believed to be a younger woman, appeared to have a dislocated shoulder.
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http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/hit-and-run-cyclist-tram-stop-creep.html
Elderly woman struck by bike while boarding tram
AN elderly woman has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after being run over by a cyclist while trying to board a stopped tram in East Melbourne.
Witnesses said the woman had only taken one step off the curb at the tram stop in Macarthur St when a female cyclist struck her and knocked her to the ground.
Nurse Lisa Corcoran saw the crash unfold shortly before midday and ran to the old woman's help, but said she soon lost consciousness after suffering head injuries.
"The old lady is unfortunately not in good shape, the lady on the bicycle also has some injuries," Ms Corcoran said.
"She was responding when I first got to her, but once I got a doctor she had stoppedresponding. (She had) head injuries mainly, very severe head injuries.
"She was responding to me, nodding and with a slight moan, but that did not last for very long and then concussion set in."
The cyclist, believed to be a younger woman, appeared to have a dislocated shoulder.
The accident happened just metres from ongoing extensive roadworks at the tram stop next to the rear entrance to Parliament House, where traffic restrictions are currently in place.
An ambulance spokesman said the accident took place at the intersection with St Andrews Place.
- with Jessica Craven
Cyclists Identification Terry Mulder
http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/video-melbourne-cbd-cyclist-creeps-ride.html
http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/cyclist-creep-strikes-elderly-woman.html
http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/hit-and-run-cyclist-tram-stop-creep.html
http://petedoweroadsafetyadvocate.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/cyclists-identification-red-light.html
http://www.sydneycyclist.com/forum/topics/elderly-woman-struck-by-bike-while-boarding-tram?commentId=1321712%3AComment%3A367258
