❓ Mr. McGowan questions the Minister for Transport about a cycling safety workshop announcement, given the Premier's previous dismissal of a cycling summit. The Minister defends the workshop, emphasizing commitment to cycling and addressing cyclist-driver/pedestrian interactions.
AnsweredQoN 928Legislative Assembly
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BIKE WEEK 2015 — CYCLING SAFETY WORKSHOP
928. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Premier's
dismissal of my idea for a cycling summit, when he said, ''Given all of
the existing points of contact and communication, we do not see the need for a
summit.'' I refer also to the minister's recent announcement on
Saturday of a workshop inviting international experts on cycling safety,
announced for next year's Bike Week.
(1) Why has the minister announced
this event, considering the Premier has said it is not necessary?
(2) What has
caused this change in thinking in such a short period of time since the Premier
rejected the plan last month?
928. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Premier's
dismissal of my idea for a cycling summit, when he said, ''Given all of
the existing points of contact and communication, we do not see the need for a
summit.'' I refer also to the minister's recent announcement on
Saturday of a workshop inviting international experts on cycling safety,
announced for next year's Bike Week.
(1) Why has the minister announced
this event, considering the Premier has said it is not necessary?
(2) What has
caused this change in thinking in such a short period of time since the Premier
rejected the plan last month?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(2) We
are really serious about cycling. As an avid cyclist myself, I like to get out
on my bike on a regular basis. A lot of challenges and issues are being raised
through the press currently regarding cyclists on our roads and the interaction
between cyclists and drivers —
Mr
C.J. Tallentire interjected.
The ACTING SPEAKER :
Member for Gosnells!
Mr D.C. NALDER : —
and also the interaction between cyclists and pedestrians on principal shared
paths.
One of the things that I have always stated from the outset
is that I do not necessarily have all the answers, but I am committed to
ensuring that we continue to develop superior cycling infrastructure and
smarter ways of doing things within the cycling world. I think this is a great
initiative that is being undertaken and I look forward to that workshop
proceeding.
are really serious about cycling. As an avid cyclist myself, I like to get out
on my bike on a regular basis. A lot of challenges and issues are being raised
through the press currently regarding cyclists on our roads and the interaction
between cyclists and drivers —
Mr
C.J. Tallentire interjected.
The ACTING SPEAKER :
Member for Gosnells!
Mr D.C. NALDER : —
and also the interaction between cyclists and pedestrians on principal shared
paths.
One of the things that I have always stated from the outset
is that I do not necessarily have all the answers, but I am committed to
ensuring that we continue to develop superior cycling infrastructure and
smarter ways of doing things within the cycling world. I think this is a great
initiative that is being undertaken and I look forward to that workshop
proceeding.
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