Be Bright, Be Safe, Be Seen – It's Your Time To Shine This Winter!
If you cycle, walk or scoot, keep an eye out for pop-up checkpoints along main cycle routes over the next two weeks, reminding you to shine brightly in the upcoming darker months to stay safe.
The pop-ups are part of the 'Be Bright, Be Safe, Be Seen' campaign led by Travel Safe — a joint initiative between Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Commuters travelling by bike, foot or scooter are encouraged to stop for a chat and check they're properly kitted out to be safe and seen from dusk till dawn this winter.
Arataki Ward Councillor Rick Curach says people cycling, walking, running or scootering are some of our most vulnerable road users and should ensure they can be seen by other path or road users, especially during times of low light and poor visibility.
'Whether you're commuting to work, study or school, being active for fun or fitness, or popping down to the local shops, we want to encourage people to take extra care and keep safe by being fully visible on the roads,' says Rick.
'Being seen is essential to keeping safe. Using front and rear bike lights and wearing bright, reflective and high-visibility clothing are simple ways for people being active to improve their visibility. I always make sure I'm easily visible when I am using my electric scooter.'
When cycling at night or in low-visibility conditions, bikes must have a red rear light (steady or flashing) and a white or yellow front light (only one may flash), both visible from at least 200 metres. Pedal reflectors are also required on the front and back of each pedal; if these are not fitted, the rider must wear reflective material.
For more information on road safety, visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/travel-safe.
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