At SPR we have a strong culture of safety, but many of us have had first hand experience of what happens when cyclists and drivers collide. Craig Pennell has put together a petition for improved cyclist safety to be presented in the Legislative Council….but he needs to collect 10,000 signatures of support…and this is where you can help.

I will have the petition at the DOME coffee shop after Saturday’s ride and will be asking people to sign the petition.

For more information about the petition please go to www.cyclesafewa.com.au but in a nutshell:

“CycleSafeWA – every cyclist of every ability should be able to ride safely in WA”

Over the last two years there has been an increase in the number of serious accidents and deaths after motor vehicles have hit cyclists.  There has also been a reduction in the number of Western Australians riding each day decreasing from 512,000 in 2011 to 405,000 in 2013; the main reason for the reduction is a fear of motor vehicles.

CycleSafeWA has developed a petition to present to the WA Government to seek improved resources for education and infrastructure and to seek a review of the legislation and the reasons for the dramatic increase in serious accidents. We have broad support in the cycling community and are seeking your support by signing the petition”