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Cycling benefits 'outweigh deaths'
Here's some breaking news from the world of politix that maybe o interest to you. Same old message or important media release? Discuss. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...5E1702,00.html THE benefits of regular bike riding outweighed the loss of life throug cycling accidents, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) sai today. .....refer to more, fwd'ed message below from Transport Australia --- In , "Magarey Paul paul.magarey@d... wrote: Source documents for this are found at: Media Release from Jim Lloyd: http://www.ministers.dotars.gov.au/j...er/l60_2004.ht (pasted below) ASTB Web page: http://www.atsb.gov.au/road/mgraph/mgraph17/index.cfm -------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDIA RELEASE The Hon Jim Lloyd MP Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads 08 December 2004 L60/2004 MOTORISTS AND CYCLISTS MUST SHARE THE ROAD There are around 2500 cyclists seriously injured on the public road system each year according to a new statistical report by th Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Cycle Safety: A Nationa Perspective. Releasing the report today, Minister for Local Government, Territorie and Roads, Jim Lloyd, called for motorists and cyclists to share th road. "Cycling is an important form of transport and recreation for many people in the community," Mr Lloyd said. "It is important that motorists recognise the rights of cyclists to us the road and be considerate." "It is equally important for cyclists to know their responsibilities o the road and follow the rules." "While we shouldn't ignore the risks of cycling, we should also recognise the significant benefits regular cycling can provide to the community," he said. "Cycling should be encouraged as it can provide significant environmental and health benefits." "The National Cycling Strategy, Australia Cycling: the National Strategy, 1999-2004 recognises these benefits and my departmen supports the implementation of the strategy through the Australia Bicycle Council." Mr Lloyd said. The ATSB report summarises some of the key cycling safety indicators. Key findings of the report include: * Cyclists account for around 2 per cent of road deaths and 11 per cen of seriously injured each year. * In 2003, cycling was the fourth most popular physical activity amon people aged 15 years and older. * There is considerable evidence that the overall community benefits from cycling are likely to outweigh the loss of life through cycling accidents. Cycle Safety: A National Perspective can be obtained from the ATSB' web site: www.atsb.gov.au/road/mgraph/mgraph17/index.cfm Media Contacts Graeme Hallett ( Minister Lloyd's Office ) 0419 688 440 --- End forwarded message -- -- cfsmtb |
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Cycling benefits 'outweigh deaths'
cfsmtb Wrote: Here's some breaking news from the world of politix that maybe o interest to you. Same old message or important media release? Discuss. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...5E1702,00.html THE benefits of regular bike riding outweighed the loss of life throug cycling accidents, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) sai today. .....refer to more, fwd'ed message below from Transport Australia --- In , "Magarey Paul paul.magarey@d... wrote: Source documents for this are found at: Media Release from Jim Lloyd: http://www.ministers.dotars.gov.au/j...er/l60_2004.ht (pasted below) ASTB Web page: http://www.atsb.gov.au/road/mgraph/mgraph17/index.cfm -------------------------------------------------------------------- [snip] --- End forwarded message --- Well, it seems sensible enough to me, there were two key points tha stood out for me: 1. Increasing participation in cycling is likely to reduce the _rate of cycling accidents as less trips are taken by car and higher presenc of cyclists on the roads improves motorists' familiarity with cyclists - This isn't all that controversial and I'm sure will find favour i this newsgroup... 2. Wearing a helmet reduces the likelihood of injury in the event of a accident. (Except for neck injuries, according to the footnote reference, otherwise the evidence in favour of helmets i "overwhelming"). - This is flamebait that some people will loudly, i not violently, oppose. Nevertheless, if I'm going to tumble down th road, I'd rather have something between the road and my head... I ride and I drive, but I like riding more than I like driving... No they tell me it's good for me as well! Ritch -- ritcho |
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"cfsmtb" wrote in message
... Here's some breaking news from the world of politix that maybe of interest to you. Same old message or important media release? Discuss. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...5E1702,00.html THE benefits of regular bike riding outweighed the loss of life through cycling accidents, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said today. I am almost 57 years old and have diabetes. Walking is difficult, as I have a bad ankle, broken ten years ago, now destroyed by arthritis. I can ride a bicycle though, and the daily 10-15 kilometres I do is critical to my managing my diabetes. I can "work off" whatever food I eat by going on a bike ride an hour after eating. I like to translate every 100 kilometres of bike riding I do as adding an extra day to my life. I just wish that drivers (I also drive a lot) were not as aggressive, especially now leading up to Christmas. Henry. |
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cfsmtb wrote:
Here's some breaking news from the world of politix that maybe of interest to you. Same old message or important media release? Discuss. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...5E1702,00.html THE benefits of regular bike riding outweighed the loss of life through cycling accidents, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said today. .....refer to more, fwd'ed message below from Transport Australia --- In , "Magarey Paul" paul.magarey@d... wrote: Source documents for this are found at: Media Release from Jim Lloyd: http://www.ministers.dotars.gov.au/j...r/l60_2004.htm (pasted below) ASTB Web page: http://www.atsb.gov.au/road/mgraph/mgraph17/index.cfm -------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDIA RELEASE The Hon Jim Lloyd MP Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads 08 December 2004 L60/2004 MOTORISTS AND CYCLISTS MUST SHARE THE ROAD There are around 2500 cyclists seriously injured on the public road system each year according to a new statistical report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Cycle Safety: A National Perspective. Releasing the report today, Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads, Jim Lloyd, called for motorists and cyclists to share the road. "Cycling is an important form of transport and recreation for many people in the community," Mr Lloyd said. "It is important that motorists recognise the rights of cyclists to use the road and be considerate." "It is equally important for cyclists to know their responsibilities on the road and follow the rules." "While we shouldn't ignore the risks of cycling, we should also recognise the significant benefits regular cycling can provide to the community," he said. "Cycling should be encouraged as it can provide significant environmental and health benefits." "The National Cycling Strategy, Australia Cycling: the National Strategy, 1999-2004 recognises these benefits and my department supports the implementation of the strategy through the Australian Bicycle Council." Mr Lloyd said. The ATSB report summarises some of the key cycling safety indicators. Key findings of the report include: * Cyclists account for around 2 per cent of road deaths and 11 per cent of seriously injured each year. * In 2003, cycling was the fourth most popular physical activity among people aged 15 years and older. * There is considerable evidence that the overall community benefits from cycling are likely to outweigh the loss of life through cycling accidents. Cycle Safety: A National Perspective can be obtained from the ATSB's web site: www.atsb.gov.au/road/mgraph/mgraph17/index.cfm Media Contacts Graeme Hallett ( Minister Lloyd's Office ) 0419 688 440 --- End forwarded message --- These are the arguements the UK CTC (with the backing of medical groups) have been using for years. -- Remove norubbish to reply direct Jack Russell |
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Jack Russell wrote:
cfsmtb wrote: Here's some breaking news from the world of politix that maybe of interest to you. Same old message or important media release? Same old bull-**** message. "It is important that motorists recognise the rights of cyclists to use the road and be considerate." Nice, but. "It is equally important for cyclists to know their responsibilities on the road and follow the rules." And the same old boring "but we really don't believe it is the motorist that is at fault and by saying the above we give all the problem motorists a cop-out". |
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Terry Collins Wrote: Jack Russell wrote: cfsmtb wrote: Here's some breaking news from the world of politix that maybe of interest to you. Same old message or important media release? Same old bull-**** message. "It is important that motorists recognise the rights of cyclists t use the road and be considerate." Nice, but. "It is equally important for cyclists to know thei responsibilities on the road and follow the rules." And the same old boring "but we really don't believe it is th motorist that is at fault and by saying the above we give all the problem motorists a cop-out". Bull-**** as in "not right", or Bull-**** as in "nothing new here"? Motorist copout? Evidently, you read a different report than I... Ritc -- ritcho |
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Most cyclists related jury/death stats always includes cyclists from ag 0 which throws a poor reflection on it I reckon. Not many adult aged cyclists out there who would build a ramp in th street out the front of their place to jump over their mates/pets etc -- Marx SS |
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ritcho wrote:
Bull-**** as in "not right", or Bull-**** as in "nothing new here"? Motorist copout? Evidently, you read a different report than I... You must be new around here. Those two paragraphs always appear together like lamb and mint sauce, turkey and cranberry sauce, peanut butter and jelly (for the septic lurkers), or whatever your favourite combination is. |
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"Terry" == Terry Collins writes:
Terry ritcho wrote: Bull-**** as in "not right", or Bull-**** as in "nothing new here"? Motorist copout? Evidently, you read a different report than I... Terry You must be new around here. Terry Those two paragraphs always appear together like lamb and Terry mint sauce, turkey and cranberry sauce, peanut butter and Terry jelly (for the septic lurkers), or whatever your favourite Terry combination is. Help me out here please because it seems I'm missing something. How does stating: "It is important that motorists recognize the rights of cyclists to use the road and be considerate." and "It is equally important for cyclists to know their responsibilities on the road and follow the rules." equate to giving the motorist a cop out? Seems to me it's far from bull **** and more akin to common sense, so what am I missing that's so obviously raised your hackles? -- Cheers Euan |
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Cycling benefits 'outweigh deaths'
Terry Collins Wrote: ritcho wrote: Bull-**** as in "not right", or Bull-**** as in "nothing new here"? Motorist copout? Evidently, you read a different report than I... You must be new around here. Those two paragraphs always appear together like lamb and mint sauce, turkey and cranberry sauce, peanut butter and jelly (for the septic lurkers), or whatever your favourite combination is. Hmm, new around here... okay, I haven't been reading ATSB reports fo 30 years. However, the two paragraphs that always appear together ar perfectly reasonable advice for all road users. They do not give cop-out to motorists. Motorcyclists have similar issues regarding the imbalance of risk posed by accidents with cars and they are issued with similar advice the use of safety equipment and obeying the law reduce the risk o being injured on the roads (compared with _not_ using safety equipmen and disobeying the road rules). There was no cop-out when the 18yo girl failed right of way at roundabout and collided with my nice shiny ZX6R. I ended up on th floor, she ended up with a ticket and an insurance claim (and bollocking from her frustrated father...) Ritc -- ritcho |
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