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He's Doohan it for road safety

Oct 31, 2009

FORMER world motorcycle champion Mick Doohan is the new face of safe riding in South Australia.

Mr Doohan said a graphic new TV commercial, which superimposes everyday objects like phone boxes and trees on to a motorcycle track, should leave no doubt about the consequences of a street crash.

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Two wheels wins in crowded Sydney

Oct 28, 2009

Rising fuel costs, congestion, no parking, poor public transport and environmental concerns are driving up motorcycle use.

Yet, transport policy lags far behind and has failed to create equity for this growing group of road users.

Sydney Council’s move to free motorcycle parking one year ago has been widely applauded and embraced. Yet, the State Government has failed to create road toll and registration equity, and has inadequately invested in safety campaigns, according to the Motorcycle Council of NSW.

“The total spend on safety campaigns since 2003 has been less than four million,’’ Guy Stanford of the Motorcycle Council of NSW said. “But it makes economic sense to move to a scooter or small bike. The average car journey carries 1.1 people, rolling a tonne-and-a-half to shift just one person.

“Motorcycles are less than 200kg. A lot of people are shifting to motorcycles for convenience, initially because of the overstretched public transport system. But as petrol prices start to bite, it makes economic sense. There has been a big growth in 250cc bikes.’’

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Motorcycle Buyers Encourage to Take Advantage of Economic Incentives

Oct 12, 2009

Figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show 82,601 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were sold in the nine months to September – a 14.4 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2008.

“The motorcycle market has faced a period of challenging economic circumstances and although down on the record highs of last year has remained resilient,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.

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Motorcycle & Scooter Parking In Sydney

The City of Sydney has implemented a Motorcycle & Scooter Strategy and Action Plan, which also includes some changes to motorcycle and scooter parking in the city.

Key aspects of the Strategy are:

No More Tickets in Timed Areas
Motorcycle and Scooter riders no longer need to buy or display a ticket in the City of Sydney, which includes the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern, Ultimo, Darlinghurst and Kings Cross. Simply park as you usually would, and remember to observe the time restrictions. If you need to park all day, use an untimed motorcycle-only space instead.

New Untimed Parking Spaces in the City Centre
From early November, the City will add more than 100 new parking spaces to the existing 600 spaces in central Sydney. Some existing areas will be expanded, and new ones created, especially in the northern part of the City, where competition for street parking is high.

Better Security for Motorcycles
Motorbikes and scooters can be vulnerable to theft. The City will begin a trial of anchor points and locking rails for motorcycles in untimed parking areas. Check the City’s website regularly for updates on the location of these spaces.

Discounted Secure Parking
The City of Sydney offers all-day parking in the Goulburn Street parking station for only $5 a day. There is already CCTV monitoring of these bikes, and the City will improve security further with a locking rail and gear lockers.

Cheaper Permits
If you are a City resident, on-street parking permits for your motorcycle or scooter are now half the price of standard car permits.

Motorcyle Parking Locations
Over the past twelve months, the City has substantially increased motorcycle parking space in the CBD and surrounding neighbourhoods. The City will continue to investigate new locations for motorcycle parking, including those suggested by riders.

A map of available free motorcycle parking is available on the City of Sydney Website