VACC reaffirms its commitment to 'safe routes'
Melbourne rally calls for rethink on transport policyThe annual VACC 'Safe Routes' Scooter Rally was held in Melbourne recently, with the motoring industry association again calling for the Victorian Government to make allowances for scooters in its transport policy
"With high petrol prices, many people are tightening their financial belts," says VACC General Manager, Communications and Marketing, Tim O'Brien. "Some see scooters as a viable means of transport because they are cheap to buy and run, easy to park and are environmentally friendly.
"Sales are soaring and yet, the government and transport policy makers seem oblivious to their existence and growing relevance.
"Riders are doing their bit for the economy and environment by taking to scooters. Now the Government has to do its bit and provide protection for these responsible, but vulnerable, members of society.
"VACC is calling for the implementation of designated and signed 'Safe Routes', access by scooter riders to certain designated bicycle lanes, filtering in stationery or slow moving traffic and allowing boxed turns at certain busy intersections."
To see the VACC's proposed safe routes, click here.
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