It’s great to see so many staff and students at UC using a mix of transport options – especially more active choices like walking and cycling.
With this variety though, comes the challenge of keeping our roads safe for everyone. Busy environments can overload road users with information, making it harder to react quickly and increasing the risk of accidents.
The City Council has made positive changes to nearby roads, these include lower speed limits, separated cycle lanes, and additional crossings – but safety still depends on all of us.
🚴♂️ Cyclists
- Always give way at pedestrian crossings. Slow down, stay alert, and be ready to stop – even if you’re in a cycle lane.
- Use the nearest designated cycle crossing to cross roads safely – there are plenty of these on and around campus to help you get where you’re going.
- If you’re using a pedestrian crossing, hop off and walk your bike across. If it’s a cycle crossing, shared path, or courtesy crossing, you can ride across – just be mindful of others.
🚶♀️Pedestrians
- Choose the safest option – use a pedestrian crossing whenever you can. If you’re within 20 metres of one, it’s not just a great habit, it’s also the law.
- If you’re getting off a bus, wait until it drives away before crossing – that way you can clearly see (and be seen by) oncoming traffic.
- Before stepping out, always make eye contact with drivers and cyclists to ensure they’ve seen you and can stop in time.
🛴 E-scooters
- You can ride on footpaths or roads – just not in dedicated cycle lanes.
- On roads, stay near the edge; on footpaths, always give way to pedestrians and other users.
- Be predictable – ride in a straight line, ring your bell if you’re approaching someone, and keep a respectful distance at all times.
Let’s keep UC moving safely. Thanks for being part of a community that looks out for one another!