Why aren't more kiwi bands speaking this kind of truth? More, more, please to counter the bbq reggae opioid that has anaesthetized Aotearoa. Arohanui to Sivle Talk. Just go and given them $2+ on bandcamp - do it! sivletalk.bandcamp.com/track/bottom...
Dr Ian Walker's good work has confirmed what many of us already know: Hi Viz will not prevent the most dangerous overtakes from happening. If we want to make cyclists safer, it is our roads, or driver behaviour, that must change. medicalxpress.com/news/2013-11...
A new study from the University of Bath and Brunel University suggests that no matter what clothing a cyclist wears, around 1-2% of drivers will pass dangerously close when overtaking.
If this automotive unthinkable can be enacted in the US, could we dream that NZ might before too long consider the safety of people outside cars too? (obviously not under this govt). www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24...
The government is taking aim at big SUVs and trucks.
Thank dog at least that this is lead story on several MSMs - this wld have to he the govt spending scandal of the century. Pretty rich when this is supposedly the govt 'cutting down on waste'
Like I needed the casual danger of cars brought home… My akld CBD apartment lobby this evening. 3 injured. Still don't know if intentional or otherwise.
