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State government fails on Safe System
The state government Department of Transport (DoT) has released updated speed zoning policy, failing to implement Safe System by refusing to include 30 km/h as a standard option. This policy does not reflect best practice, nor does it align with Safe System. 30 km/h is used all across the Netherlands, as well as many other…
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NSW cycleway design toolbox
Transport for NSW has released a Cycleway Design Toolbox, leading Victoria’s Department of Transport in supporting: people of all ages and abilities micromobility of various types 3.0 metre wide bicycle lanes 30 km/h streets The toolbox focuses on designing for people of all ages and abilities, on various types of micromobility: To deliver this, the…
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Yarra footpath widths
Yarra has adopted an ‘Encouraging and Increasing Walking‘ policy document: Council’s responsibility is in providing a high-class pedestrian environment to ensure that those people who wish to walk can do so easily and safely. Yarra Encouraging and Increasing Walking 2005 The policy identifies that investment in infrastructure is a key action. However, many footpaths are…
