Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP)
Bicycle riders are required by law to wear an approved helmet securely fitted and fastened. In NSW there are no exemptions from wearing an approved bicycle helmet. Research shows that helmets reduce head injuries by up to 74 per cent in crashes with motor vehicles. A bicycle helmet that is not correctly fitted and fastened does not provide enough protection in a crash. Approved bicycle helmets have stickers or labels certifying that they meet the Australian and New Zealand standard (AS/NZS 2063) and have passed stringent safety tests. Replace your helmet if: • It’s been dropped onto a hard surface or involved in a crash or severe fall • You see any cracks in the foam • The straps look worn or frayed
The PAMP was recently reviewed to include an additional seven projects.
…and cycling helmets are not the same as skateboard helmets Bike helmets are made to protect your head if you are in one big crash – like getting hit by a car.
The PAMP now includes 96 pedestrian capital works projects, including new footpaths, footpath connections, path and kerb upgrades and pedestrian refuges for over the next 10 years.
Skateboard helmets are made to protect your head (especially the back of your head) from lots of small bumps and falls – like falling backwards off your skateboard at low speed at skate parks and in driveways.
The updated PAMP will be considered by the elected Council shortly.
ALLOW TWO FINGERS BETWEEN YOUR EYEBROWS AND YOUR HELMET.
ENSURE THE STRAPS JOIN IN A ‘V’ JUST BELOW YOUR EARS.
For further information telephone Helen Carpenter, Road Safety Officer, 1300 864 444.
ALLOW TWO FINGERS BETWEEN THE HELMET STRAP AND YOUR CHIN.
Cyclist Dismount Zones When you see these signs….dismount and walk your bike. Grab a Bike M from ap Inform the Visitor ation C Cnr Riv entre, Balsas er St and La s Plaza, B Ph: 18 00 777 allina. 666.
You will see these signs in a few locations around the Ballina Shire, however one particular path that is often ignored by cyclists is the riverfront walk from the Ballina RSL Club to the Ramada Hotel in Martin Street. Cyclists must dismount and walk their bicycles: • Where there is an end shared path sign or road marking • Where there is a no bicycles sign or a no bicycles road marking
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