"I'm amazed that it was painted in one go and not one stripe at a time."
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What's this Zebra crossing thing?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Smith on Thursday. 51 Replies 4 Likes
Hi all.You may have noticed a funny new thing on Pirie Street this morning. Along with Green Bike Lanes, some new Bike Boxes and Bike Nodes, Pirie Street now has a Pedestrian Zebra Crossing.Now I've…Continue
Victoria Square Traffic Changes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Turner May 18. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone,A message from the Adelaide City Council - Modifications have been made to traffic turning signals around Victoria Square during the upgrades, which commence this week. For those who…Continue
Adelaide City Council Smart Move Breakfast, Thur 11 April
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Apr 11. 21 Replies 1 Like
Join and share the Facebook event here: …Continue
Radio Adelaide TDU radio show
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim B Jan 21. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Tune in to Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM TONIGHT and EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK at 5:30pm for "On yer bike with Chris and Mike" as we cover all the highlights of the 15th Tour Down Under. Cheers.Michael Roelink…Continue
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VP replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"I actually don't mind this initiative as someone who often rides Pirie St and dodges people crossing here. Because there was a keep clear sign on the road and disability ramps on the kerbs as soon as the traffic stops people march out into the…"
A Bishop replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Evasive riding is the ONLY way to ride in Pirie St.Its a great example of no clear management; too many cars, too many parking spots, bike lanes and peds. The council is trying to keep everyone happy and it has become too dangerous, they should…"
heather replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"As of today, I can vouch that not all drivers stop for pedestrians wheeling a bike across. However, on the whole surprised by the number of vehicles that stopped for pedestrians."
Matt Brennan replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?":)
If it was a major road it would have been closed for 6 months for the paint to dry."
Smudge replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Do you understand just how hard it is to get a can of black and white striped paint Matt? Then you have to be able to get your apprentice to bring it from the store, to the linemarking machine without shaking it, and thereby ending up with grey…"
David Southern replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"I wonder why it took so long, especially after the kerb protuberances were installed. This has been part of a major pedestrian route since the door between the walkway beside the Pirie St Methodist Church meeting rooms and the laneway of Stow…"
Jon M replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Fair point and I have seen many do the same but I doubt it, as measuring the benefits of a project doesn't seem to be this Council's forte - the major congestion they have created on Rundle Street by restricting to one lane and removing a…"
Kim Black replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Yes pretty sad really. Reminds of when it took a minister and a lord mayor to open the first pedestrian crossing light with count down timers (which it counting down to clear intersection rather than counting down to when you can start walking…"
Tim B replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Is anyone doing a count of the percentage of pedestrians actually using this?
In the few trips down Pirie St Ive done since Monday, there is still a lot of people crossing wherever they feel like it, often within a few metres of the crossing."
Matt Brennan replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"wow.
It is impressive how much interest and excitement a couple of litres of paint can bring.
Surely anyone who walked to school in grade 3 knows how a zeeebra crossing works....."
Derek Hasel replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Yep, that is a Zebra Crossing. The other, is presumably, not !"
Derek Hasel replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Yep my mistake. The new crossing further up is painted. "
heather replied to Michael Roelink's discussion What's this Zebra crossing thing?"Austroads permits 'shared zone' where traffic speed no greater than 10 km/h and traffic volume under 1,000 vpd. So most streets in the CBD, including Pirie Street, would not qualify."
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- Giant TCR C1 Racer
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- Swim: Henley and Grange Swimming Club
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 18:00 on November 22, 2012, heather said…
Hi, Are you the Michael I met on Wednesday morning? I wondered about your occupation from an earlier post on AC, and seeing your comment today re Rundle Street has me thinking I am on the right track. Cheers, Heather, Coordinator of Adelaide BUG
- At 9:46 on November 15, 2012, heather said…
Hi Michael,
I have added on AC group Look For Cyclists under discussion Near Misses at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/lookforcyclists/forum/topics/near-misses your experiences.61. http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/bike-lanes-on-the-radio – 13-Nov-2012 and 14-Nov-2012 in Pirie Street, Michael Roelink had near misses both days when drivers turned left across his path
An invite to join the group.
Heather, Coordinator
- At 20:17 on November 6, 2012, heather said…
Hi Michael,
I have sent a group message to the 163 Adelaide BUG members re your discussion 'More bike rails in the City. Where should they go?'
An invite to join Adelaide BUG that is for anyone who cycles in the Adelaide City Council areas of Adelaide and North Adelaide. http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug
Every month I produce a BUG News, which is a good format for City cycling info.
Heather, Coordinator
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