Supporting Bicycle Use

Is this issue important to you? Votes: 6 User-icon by WSC 4:36pm, 17 July 2008

The draft Bicycle Strategy includes a BICYCLE USE SUPPORT PROGRAM to improve and expand:

• Community and visitor information, education, awareness and basic skills

• Use of bicycle transport to school and work

• Opportunities for the community to ride

• Bicycle parking and supporting infrastructure

• Bicycle tourism, sport and events

• Support for the Bicycle Strategy integration into all areas of Council operation

Some programs and initiatives will be directly undertaken by Council in partnership with external organisations and the community while others will be undertaken by third party organisations with encouragement from Council.

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Patrick

Aug 05, 2008 05:08pm

6 agree 0 disagree

My name is Patrick:

I'm now in my 60's and still enjoy bike riding. I believe more could be done in ways of educating children on the safety aspect of cycling.

When I was at primary school in the UK back in the 1950's bike education was a big issue. At that time the local police in conjunction with schools conducted what was called 'The cycling proficiency test'. Each week the kids would roll up to the school playground and be taught road rules and safe cycling, (similar to driving lessons). A local bike mechanic also came along to teach us minor repairs that we could carry out.

After a few weeks we were given the 'Proficiency Test' and if we passed got our certificates; an honourable moment indeed! I have never forgotten what I was taught all those years ago.

Perhaps some thought could be given to starting a similar scheme here. Safety on bikes has to be an absolute priority