What we've been up to!!!
Here's news of recent MRA WA activities:
- Jan 18th - meeting with Joan Doak from the Office of Road Safety regarding addition of Motorcycle Safety microsite to their website.
- Feb 12th - Meeting with John McGrath MLA opposition spokesman on road safety.
- Feb 13th Meeting - Meeting with MRD on Greens Hill Dwellingup (Pinjarra - Williams Road). Following latest accident on Dec 9th involving Anne Collins. (almost lost her leg - collided with old type "W" beam safety rail. Same as death in August 2006) Action by the MRD:
- Caps to be placed on posts.
- Option to fit motorcycle rubbing rail on south fuard fail from railway line to right hand curve. Approx 100-200 meters.
- Option to replace posts with new Ingal post (without sharp edges) on south guard rail from railway line to right hand curve approx 100-200 meters.
They will be in touch as to which option they are going to use.
- March 24th - Grant Dorrington attended MRA General meeting to discuss the role of the Office of Road Safety, his role and to answer questions from the motorcycling community on their concerns.
- April 10th & 11th - Dave and Karina attended the Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Summit in Canberra (report will be forthcoming).
- Also in April 2008:
- Interview with GWN regarding motorcycle safety. (we are hoping to get a copy of what went to air).
- Interview with Curtin Radio regarding motorcycle parking.
Previous News: February 2008
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