Hazard - Downing St, Cnr King George

To Holdfast Council
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

The gaps in the concrete are wide enough for a bicycle tyre to drop into. They are on the intersection and in the path of a cyclist making a turn at the corner.

They can catch a wheel and cause the cyclist to fall.

Photo and map attached.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Pothole - Jetty Rd Glenelg

To Holdfast Council
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Please repair the pothole on Jetty Rd Glenelg, approx 20 mtrs from Brighton Road.

Photo and map attached.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Walkerville Council blocks bicycle lane with concrete

Request from reader to post this issue:
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From:
To: walkervl@walkerville.sa.gov.au, adelaide@parliament.sa.gov.au
Sent: Sun 15/08/10 11:25 PM
Subject: Fwd: Walkerville Council blocks bicycle lane with concrete
02082010.jpg (71.6 Kb) attached

Are you aware that in July roadworks in progress in Walkerville Terrace, Walkerville, included the blocking of a bicycle lane? See attached picture.

This squeeze point will create a safety hazard when cyclists are forced into the traffic lane to continue their journeys. This seems short sighted considering:
1. Road safety campaigns for vulnerable road users eg A Metre Matters and Fatal Five.
2. The increase in obesity related ill-health due to insufficient daily exercise.
3. Road congestion caused by motor vehicles
4. Sustainable transport of the bicycle can slow climate change. The average Australian household produces 14 tonnes of greenhouse emmissions per annum for transport. In Australian capital cities, up to 50% of trips are less than 5km, an easy cycling distance.

I recommend that you read further info on the website of the Cycling Promotion Fund, including how cycling is good for business.

Will Walkerville Council rectify this recent oversight of blocking a bicycle lane and increasing cycling hazards?

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Hazard - Railway Tce South

To Unley Council

pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au

 

Please repair the road on Railway Tce South (map and photo attached).

 

This is a hazard for both cyclists and pedestrians.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Esplanade Hove, cnr Wattle

To Holdfast Council
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Hello

Please repair the road on both sides of the roundabout (heading South) on the Esplanade, corner of Wattle.
(Photo attached)

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard and accident - Stormwater drain in Aust Post Car park Brighton

The storm drain shown will allow any bicycle with road or hybrid tyres to fall into the grate.

 

I was entering the carpark with the intention to turn to the right of the drain and park next to the post boxes at the rear of the Post Office. To save the bike (and myself) from serious impact from the drain, I released the brakes, hopped the wheel, but then was not able to turn or stop in time for the kerb at the edge of the car park.

 

The drain pinched the tyre and tube, but hitting the kerb with a flat tyre is what did the damage to the rim.

 

The good news is I did not get injured. I was able to unclip, and like a rodeo rider, gracefully exit the mount over the headstem. The cost of repair will hurt though!

I will be reporting this to Aust Post, and if I am lucky get some compensation.

 

Any punters want to make a bet what will happen?

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - 2nd report - Osborne Tce

To West Torrens Council csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Please repair the pothole on the corner of Osborne and Gardner St Plympton.

See attached photo and map.

This is the second report for this pothole.


Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - stormwater cover - Jetty Rd Glenelg

To the City of Holdfast Bay
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

This is report # 26

See others here
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search/label/Location%20-%20Jetty%20Rd%20Stormdrain

This Stormwater cover has been hazardous many times over the last 12 months, 25 times being reported by me.

Your inability to fix this cover effectively is a waste of ratepayers money.

The above point will certainly create the "Community Need" that Council require to take action.

I look forward to your response.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Railway Tce HOVE Bikeway

To Holdfast and Marion councils
council@marion.sa.gov.au mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Please remove the tree overhand on Railway Tce, between Diagonal Rd Hove and Brighton Road (Hove Railway Station).
(photo attached)

The trees overhang onto the road in many places (both in Marion and Holdfast Council areas).

This is a bikeway.

The trees will cause a collision with passing cars, as they do not expect cyclists to move out into the road.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Railway Tce Edwardstown WITH PHOTOS

To Marion Council council@marion.sa.gov.au

Hello

First, thank you for attending to the trees in this report:
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/05/fwd-multiple-hazards-railway-tce-ascot.html

The attached photos are on the same road, but closer to Daws road.

Notice that one is at an intersection. This is very dangerous as vehicles do not expect the cyclist to move into their line of travel.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Service cover on corner

To uw.adelaide@uwi.com.au

 

Hello

 

Please remove the hazard caused by the service cover on the corner of Cudmore and Partridge street, Glenelg. There are two locations on opposite sides of the roundabout. The attached photo only shows one of the two hazards.

 

These hazards were reported to Holdfast council 2 years ago but no action has been taken to remove the hazard.

 

These service covers are a hazard to cyclists. Impact may cause injury or a fall. Avoiding the hazard may cause collision with passing vehicles not expecting the bicycle to change direction.

 

Please also note that this is a bikeway AND is located next to a secondary school.

 

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Repeated request - Birdwood Tce

To csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au


It seems you have not repaired the pothole reported 19 June on Birdwood Tce, Corner of Birdwoood Close.
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/06/hazard-birdwood-tce-2-locations.html


See attached photo.


Please remove this hazard.

Alternatively, please contact me if there is a reason for the delay to remove this hazard.

Regards

Administrator
http://www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com/

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Photo taken 4 July 2010 - Cnr Birdwood Close (no action taken to remove hazard)

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On 19 June 2010 10:39, Road Repair Australia <roadrepair@gmail.com> wrote:

To West Torrens Council csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

There are two potholes forming on Birdwood Tce.


One is East of Oval Tce.

The other is at the corner of Birdwood Close.

This road has had multiple reports (see http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search?q=birdwood )

Also, a couple of years ago a pothole in the same location was the basis of a claim against council for costs. The council claimed it was not liable "in Tort".


In the event of an incident due to the road surface on Birwood Tce, a case of FACTUAL CAUSATION would see the City of West Torrens liable (overridding any excemption by state Government or an "in Tort" scenario).

I hope you see this information as saving the City of West Torrens money AND working towards a safer environment for cyclist, pedestrians and motorists.

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Regards

Administrator
http://www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com/

Sea to vines bike path blocked at Hallet Cove

TO Marion Council council@marion.sa.gov.au

 

Please support cycling and assit with the issue of the closed path.

 

For details, click on the link to Adelaide Cyclists topic.

 

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/profiles/blogs/a-nice-ride-spoiled-by-a-train

 

They are blaming the train station upgrade, however much of the issue is around closing the bike path that is the care and concern of the council (correct me and forward this if i am wrong).

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

20mm high, inoperative reflectors on edges of bike lanes

To the Office of Cycling and Walking...

 

Cc BikeSA and BISA

 

Along many bike lanes (for example Anzac Highway) there are many reflectors placed on, or near the white line.

 

The bike lane only applies for a couple of hours, so for most of the day, cyclists are moving in, and out of the lane, negotiating the reflectors that are as high as the height of their tyre.

 

If these extinct reflectors were of value to road safety it would be understandable, but 90% of them have been painted over, have car rubber over them, or worn off their relective surface.

 

There should be a prize for guessing the number of reflectors that do not work along the edge of the bike lane, yet are a 20mm high hazard to cyclists.

 

Please suggest how I can encourage the road authorities (both arterial and council roads) to remove this hazard.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Sunken cover - 48 Birdwood Tce

To United Water uw.adelaide@uwi.com.au

 

Hello

 

This service cover is over 40mm deep and is in the path of cyclists.

 

It is located at 48 Birdwood Tce.

 

Please remove this hazard to avoid injury or damage from impact.

 

This hazard may also cause a collision with a passing car not expecting a cyclist moving to avoid impact.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Tree overhang - Railway Tce - Cross Rd to Daws Road

To Marion Council council@marion.sa.gov.au

 

Hello

 

The trees and scrubs on the railway line side of Railway Tce, from Cross Rd to Daws Rd (Bikeway) overhang onto the road.

 

In many parts a cyclist is forced to ride more than 2 metres from the kerb.

 

Some spots are near intersections.

 

Passing vehicles do not expect a cyclist to change direction and move out into the road.

 

The risk of collision from a passing car, or at an intersection from a merging car is HIGH.

 

Please remove this hazard.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Report 25 or so - Stormwater cover Cnr Brighton and Jetty Rd Glenelg

To mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

 

Last night the cover was up-turned again.

 

Here are 24 other reports on this cover...

 

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search/label/Location%20-%20Jetty%20Rd%20Stormdrain

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Osborne Tce (repeated)

To csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

 

Hello

 

There has been no action to remove the hazards previously reported on Osbourne Tce Plymton.

 

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/05/hazard-osborne-tce.html

 

The attached photo is on Osborne Tce, at the corner of Lydia St.

The others need attention also, but this is on the intersection and will cause damage to a bicycle or a fall.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Bike path edge - request for intention to remove hazard

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 19 June 2010 10:49
Subject: Please contact me - bike path edge
To: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

 

Hello

 

There has been no action taken to remove the hazard along the edge of the bike path:

 http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/04/hazard-60mm-deep-edge-of-bike-path-old.html

 

 

Before I raise this issue to the next stage (http://roadrepair.wikispaces.com/faultreportmanagement), please contact me to discuss your plans to remove the hazard at multiple locations along the old Glenelg Tramline bike path.

 

 

I can be contacted on my mobile < - >, or by post < - >

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Birdwood Tce - 2 locations

To West Torrens Council csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

 

There are two potholes forming on Birdwood Tce.

 

One is East of Oval Tce.

 

The other is at the corner of Birdwood Close.

 

This road has had multiple reports (see http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search?q=birdwood )

 

Also, a couple of years ago a pothole in the same location was the basis of a claim against council for costs. The council claimed it was not liable "in Tort".

 

In the event of an incident due to the road surface on Birwood Tce, a case of FACTUAL CAUSATION would see the City of West Torrens liable (overridding any excemption by state Government or an "in Tort" scenario).

 

I hope you see this information as saving the City of West Torrens money AND working towards a safer environment for cyclist, pedestrians and motorists.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard. Dunbar tce

Hazard. Dunbar tce. Near merriton. 4 potholes

Fwd: Thanks

To West Torrens Council csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

 

Please pass on my thanks for keeping the bollards in place until the bitumen is reinstated on Birdwood Tce.

(see attached)

 

This is a LOT better than some councils

 

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/photo/200812oldbeachroad-1?context=user

 

 

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/photo/20100129anzacjeaniest3785177-1?context=user

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Reported February 2008

To Holdfast council mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2008/12/fwd-anzac-hwy-footpath-trim.html

The above link is to a dip in the bike path at the corner of Grove and Anzac Hwy.

This was reported in February 2008. Telstra have since raised their service cover, however the dip remains.

Please remove this hazard.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - King George

To Holdfast Bay Council (mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au)

This section of road was reported to Council over 12 months ago and no action has been taken to remove the hazard.

King George Ave, West side, near Townsend House Entrance.

The rough edge between the kerb and bitumen will cause a cyclist to change direction and be at risk of impact from a passing vehicle not expecting the change of direction by the cyclist.

King George Ave is a bike path for two schools on that road.

Please remove the hazard at this location.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Councils on notice - Bike Victoria article

http://www.bv.com.au/join-in/42075/

Hazard - Osborne Tce

To West Torrens Council

 

Attached are photos of a range of hazards to cyclists on Osborne Tce.

 

One hazard (edge of kerb - 21 Jan 2010) has been previously reported but not removed

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/01/hazard-kerb-edge-osbourne-tce-plympton.html

 

A cyclist avoiding these hazards, or changing direction after impact with the hazard, will be in the path of passing vehicles not expecting the cyclist to change direction.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Grove, near Dunbar Glenelg

To Holdfast Council mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

 

This road is a bike way and the hazard will force a cyclist onto the road and into the path of passing vehicles (see attached photos).

 

The hazard is on the East side of Grove, 10 mtrs from Dunbar (tram line).

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: 24 th report - Cnr Jetty and Brighton Rd Glenelg

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <roadrepair
Date: 6 May 2010 23:56
Subject: 24 th report
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Cnr Brighton and Jetty Rd Glenelg

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Multiple hazards - Railway Tce Ascot Park

This is a PLEASING response from Marion Council.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: marion.sa.gov.au>
Date: 5 May 2010 11:51
Subject: Re: Multiple hazards - Railway Tce Ascot Park
To: Road Repair Australia

Thank you for raising your concern with Council in regards to multiple
hazards along Railway Terrace, Ascot Park.

A Customer Service Request has been raised for the location to be inspected
and the hazards identified. The work will then placed on our maintenance
schedule and the relevant Utilities contacted for the work to be carried
out as soon as possible. Your reference number is 10210568.

If you have any further queries please contact Customer Service on 8375
6600.

Kind Regards,
[name removed]
Administration Officer
Civil Services



From: Road Repair Australia
Sent: Tuesday, 4 May 2010 22:38
To: council <council@marion.sa.gov.au>
Subject: Multiple hazards - Railway Tce Ascot Park


 Hello

The section of Railway Tce, from Daws road, heading North East has numerous
hazards.

The islands are not painted and dangerous at night time

There are multiple unsealed sections

The service covers (unable to identify) are very sunken and will cause a
cyclist to change direction with the risk of impact from a passing vehicle.


Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Bike Lane squeeze, Sturt Rd, Corner Marion Rd

This has it all...
- Narrow lane (can not fit picture of bike in it)
- Service cover
- Rough bitumen
- Ends when you need it the most (squeeze point)

Sturt Rd, Corner Marion Road