Scooter News ADVERTISEMENT  VACC Safe Routes Rally 2008 More information on the upcoming rally being held on the 26th of October 2008 starting at Luna Park, St Kilda.
VACC VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally – Share the Experience
Melbourne’s streets are about to be buzzing with the sight and sound of hundreds of scooters.
More than 400 riders are expected at the VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally 2008.
Meeting at Luna Park, St Kilda, from 10.00am on Sunday 26th October, the cavalcade will leave at 10.30am and ride, en masse, to Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands.
As well as the camaraderie, the occasion also provides scooter owners with an opportunity to press the State Government for changes to road design and traffic management to make scooter riding safer for scooter commuters.
“VACC is recommending the implementation of signed ‘Safe Routes’, safety boxes, access by scooter riders to certain designated bicycle lanes and allowing boxed turns at certain busy intersections,” VACC General Manager, Communications and Marketing, Tim O’Brien said.
“Scooter sales are booming. Some brands are up nearly 60 percent on last year. They are a cheap alternative to cars, they benefit the environment because they leave a tiny carbon footprint, they reduce congestion on roads and they reduce pressure on city parking spaces.
“It is time for the Government to take them seriously and to accommodate scooters in our road planning and traffic management systems,” Mr O’Brien said.
The Rally forms part of this year’s Community Safety Day. 50,000 people are expected to attend the occasion at Docklands – making it the largest event in Victoria during the month-long campaign.
There will be a high wow factor as helicopters, fire trucks, boats and other vehicles used in rescues and emergencies will be on show at Docklands. Also on display will be Victoria Police and Ambulance historic vehicles, and displays by the Coast Guard and Defence Forces.
“VACC and Scooter riders are very much looking forward to being part of Community Safety Day. We are also keen to work with VicRoads and the Government for creative solutions to make scooter riding safer for all,” Mr O’Brien said.
(For images, maps and details of the VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally, please click here)
See more about what is the VACC Safe Routes Rally HERE
published 20/10/2008 |