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History no guide to future – Ask BP!
There had not been any major deep-sea oil leak before BP’s Gulf of Mexico incident. BP and the United States are now embroiled in an environmental and economic disaster. If BP had their time again, they’d have invested heavily in ways … Continue reading
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Solutions to Victoria Bridge safety problems needed – Penrith Press 24 May 2010
By Karyn Metcalfe. PEDESTRIANS are half-a-metre away from the bull-bar of a truck, and Penrith is half-a-metre away from being on the national news. This is the belief of businessman Graham Chapman, who is concerned about pedestrian safety on Victoria … Continue reading
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One-way traffic for walkers with prams
Concerns for safety compel many pram walkers to avoid walking across the Victoria Bridge and from using this section of the otherwise Great River Walk. For those that do choose to walk the bridge, at just 1.3m wide the footpath … Continue reading
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Pedestrian bridges flank historic Charring Cross Bridge
The Charring Cross Bridge, or Hungerford Bridge, crosses the River Thames in London between Waterloo Bridge and Westminster Bridge. The wrought iron lattice rail bridge opened in 1864 – about the same year as our Victoria Bridge crossing the Nepean … Continue reading
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Missouri River Bridge gets pedestrian walkway
The article below appeared in http://www.connectmidmissouri.com on 21 April 2010 Substitute the Missouri names with Nepean River, Bridge Run and Penrith and the article could have appeared in the Penrith local media. If they can do it in Missouri, why … Continue reading
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The Louvre combines new with old
The most common objection to building a safe crossing of the Nepean River at Victoria Bridge is the heritage significance of the bridge. Problem is that to-date the historic significance of the bridge has been used as an excuse to … Continue reading
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O’Farrell pledges $5b on infrastructure – SMH 6 June 2010
A NSW Coalition government will set up $5 billion infrastructure fund to pay for big transport projects and extend stamp duty exemptions for older people, opposition leader Barry O’Farrell says. In his budget reply speech today, Mr O’Farrell pledged the … Continue reading
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Banning trucks is no answer
As imposing as they are, banning trucks from Victoria Bridge is not the answer to ensuring the safety of pedestrians and motorists. Even without trucks, cars would still present an unacceptable risk to pedestrians. The bridge is an important piece … Continue reading
Bridge runners have to run the gauntlet
The bridge run around the Nepean River is a 7km circuit taking in Nepean Avenue, Tench Reserve, M4 motorway bridge, River road and the Victoria Bridge. The circuit is a popular running, riding and walking course. It’s scenic and safe … Continue reading
Reducing the speed limit to 40kph isn’t the answer
The Victoria Bridge is already a bottleneck causing lengthy delays in the AM and PM peak periods. Reducing the speed limit to 40 will only exacerbate the problem without making pedestrians safer – getting hit by a truck at 40 … Continue reading
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