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Road Safety For All AgesThe holiday period is a dangerous time on our roads, but the Bass Coast Road Safety Committee is determined to improve safety for all road users By basscoast.vic.gov.au - 23rd December 2012 - Back to News The Committee has run programs aimed at improving safety across the year and will also offer some over the holiday period.
Community and Economic Development Director, Steven Piasente, said that one of the most successful programs is the VicRoads’ L2P program.
L2P helps young drivers get the experience they need to apply for their drivers licence. Run from Mitchell House in Wonthaggi, it is open to young people under 21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle. The program provides a fully licensed volunteer mentor and use of a sponsored vehicle.
"This learner driver mentor program has been managed by Stephen Johnson for the past six years," Mr Piasente said.
"Stephen has been instrumental in developing the program which is now available in all Gippsland municipalities.
"Stephen is retiring from the program and I would like to acknowledge his years of service to the Bass Coast community.
"His commitment to the program has been unwavering and we wish him all the best on his retirement," said Mr Piasente.
On your bike
Bikes, motorbikes and cars often share the same roadways and rider safety continues to be an area of concern for the Committee.
Over January, fun, free bike education sessions will be held in Cowes run by the Phillip Island Bicycle User Group (BUG) and Victoria Police.
"The sessions are for children between the ages of 9-12 and are a terrific opportunity for young bike riders to learn about bike safety and maintenance from local cyclists," said Mr Piasente.
Earlier in the year, the Road Safety Committee targeted the Moto GP to promote the importance of protective gear for motorcyclists.
"The motorcycle display trailer from RoadSafe Gippsland was set up in the foyer of a local Cowes supermarket for three days during the event," Mr Piasente explained.
"The ‘damaged’ Draggin Jeans display certainly created lots of interest and discussion about better protection for riders."
Scooter safe
As our population ages, the users of motorised mobility devices such as an electric wheelchair, mobility scooter, or buggy continues to increase.
Mr Piasente said the Road Safety Committee organised information sessions in Cowes, Wonthaggi and Inverloch for people who own or are thinking of purchasing a motorised mobility device.
"The key message for these sessions was that anyone using a motorised mobility device must obey the same road rules as pedestrians.
"The sessions were also an opportunity to launch a series of Mobility Maps developed by Council," said Mr Piasente.
"The maps show the accessible pedestrian routes and facilities in the central shopping areas of Cowes, Wonthaggi and Inverloch.
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The Committee has run programs aimed at improving safety across the year and will also offer some over the holiday period.
Community and Economic Development Director, Steven Piasente, said that one of the most successful programs is the VicRoads’ L2P program.
L2P helps young drivers get the experience they need to apply for their drivers licence. Run from Mitchell House in Wonthaggi, it is open to young people under 21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle. The program provides a fully licensed volunteer mentor and use of a sponsored vehicle.
"This learner driver mentor program has been managed by Stephen Johnson for the past six years," Mr Piasente said.
"Stephen has been instrumental in developing the program which is now available in all Gippsland municipalities.
"Stephen is retiring from the program and I would like to acknowledge his years of service to the Bass Coast community.
"His commitment to the program has been unwavering and we wish him all the best on his retirement," said Mr Piasente.
On your bike
Bikes, motorbikes and cars often share the same roadways and rider safety continues to be an area of concern for the Committee.
Over January, fun, free bike education sessions will be held in Cowes run by the Phillip Island Bicycle User Group (BUG) and Victoria Police.
"The sessions are for children between the ages of 9-12 and are a terrific opportunity for young bike riders to learn about bike safety and maintenance from local cyclists," said Mr Piasente.
Earlier in the year, the Road Safety Committee targeted the Moto GP to promote the importance of protective gear for motorcyclists.
"The motorcycle display trailer from RoadSafe Gippsland was set up in the foyer of a local Cowes supermarket for three days during the event," Mr Piasente explained.
"The ‘damaged’ Draggin Jeans display certainly created lots of interest and discussion about better protection for riders."
Scooter safe
Asese sessions was that anyone using a motorised mobility device must obey the same road rules as pedestrians.
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Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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