jcjordan Wrote:
> The simple fact is that the NRMA, Evans in particular, hate all non car
> users and this hatred is particularly aimed at cyclist. As can be seen
> by his organisations numerous attacks against us and the conclusions of
> various 'studies' that the organisation quotes, but can never back up
> with actual data.
>
> Events like this unfortunately give him more op****tunity to attack us
> and wont let the facts of the event get in the way. Calling the time
> that the riders were on the road as 'peak hour' is a bit rich
> considering they were going the opposite direction of 99% of the traffic
> on a three lane road.
A online petition has been created for NRMA members.
http://www.gopetition.com/online/19181.html
Details from site: NRMA, stop attacking cyclists or we will cancel our
member****p
Category: Roads & Trans****t
Region: Australia
Target: Sydney
Description/History:
The NRMA is vocal in their opposition of the development of cycling
infrastructure in Sydney and is opposing the use of existing roads by
cyclists in Sydney during Peak hours.
Despite the increasing congestion, high fuel prices and climate change,
the NRMA continues to attack cycling as an alternative method of
personal trans****t for commuters and recreational users.
Cyclists have every right to use the States roads. Cyclists, as a
legitimate road user group, are growing in number in direct pro****tion
to the increasing fuel prices. Clearly, MORE cycling infrastructure is
required, not more car lanes.
Most cyclists are also car owners. A great many of these car owning
cyclists are NRMA members and IAG customers. I would ask these people to
reconsider their position on contributing money to an association that
opposes theirs, and their communities' cycling needs.
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cfsmtb
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