Archive for the 'Wheels of Justice News' Category

Statement regarding McGee Conspiracy Trial in Adelaide

On the 4th February, 2010, the District Court of South Australia began to hear the case against Eugene and Craig McGee on a charge of conspiring to pervert the cause of justice over the death of Ian Humphrey on 30 November 2003.
As the matter is before the Court, we make no comment and call on […]

Melb: Another freeway a must, new roads chief urges

The Age: Another freeway a must, new roads chief urges
Victoria’s roads boss believes Melbourne needs another east-west freeway. VicRoads chief executive Gary Liddle said Melbourne needed another crossing to supplement the M1 — the West Gate-CityLink-Monash Freeway corridor — and join its fragmented freeway network.
This link is the focus of a $5 million State […]

US: 11 Bicyclists Hit By SUV In West Miami-Dade Co.

NBC6: 11 Bicyclists Hit By SUV In West Miami-Dade Co.
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A group of about 40 cyclists was traveling about 30 mph down Southwest 62nd Street when a gray sport utility vehicle pulled out of an apartment complex, hitting 11 of the riders. “All my friends are on the ground,” one cyclist said. […]

UK: A Critical Review of the Legal Penalties for Drivers Who Kill Cyclists or Pedestrians

Jake Voelcker: A Critical Review of the Legal Penalties for Drivers Who Kill Cyclists or Pedestrians
Abstract: This paper critically reviews the regulation of motor vehicles in Britain, and in particular the prosecution of drivers who kill cyclists and pedestrians.
The development of road traffic regulation is discussed with particular emphasis on the social and legal processes […]

Leszek Wereszka - Assistance required

This is a request for assistance to find a missing diary of German cycle tourist Leszek Wereszka.
Tragically, Leszek was killed last week while riding to Adelaide, refer to article below.
The article notes:
Mr Wereszka lost one of his diaries at a visitor information booth in Nimmitabel, NSW. If anyone finds the journal, written […]

Uninformed debate

This morning (5/8) on 3AW, Nick McCallum and John Michael Howson took part in a talkback session relating to news yesterday about more funding being required for cycling as a transport opinion.
The Age: $100m a year call to boost pedal power
Melbourne must take a “quantum leap” in promoting cycling as a safe transport alternative, according […]

Wheels of Justice - Letter to Dr John Reid

Note: This is a response to Dr John Reids statements reported in the Melbourne media, that the so-called ‘Hell Ride’ should be banned, in the wake of the Coroners inquest into the death of James Gould.
Dear Dr John Reid,
I am a cycling safety advocate and a committee member of the Bicycle Federation of Australia. […]

Benefits of Cycling: Issue & Fact Sheets

The Bicycle Federation of Australia and the Cycling Promotion Fund , working with the Sydney South West Area Health Service and other professionals are developing a series of issue and fact sheets on the benefits of cycling.
This project has been made possible by the financial support of the ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion […]