Whatever mode of transport you choose, it’s important to know what everyone can and can’t do so we can all share our transport network together safely. For example, did you know that bike riders can legally ride on footpaths in WA?
The Road Safety Commission has put together the below short video which gives a quick snapshot on how to share paths and roads.
Transcript
[Music]
[Text on screen: Let’s roll together, safely.]
[Visual: A 3D animated clip of a bike path and fingers riding a mini scooter. One finger has googly eyes and a helmet drawn on.]
Narrator: There are lots of new ways people are getting around. To make sure we're all safe when sharing paths and roads, here are some things to remember. Always slow down when approaching others on paths.
[Text on screen: Ding! Ding!]
[Visual: The finger scooter rider passes a finger skateboard rider.]
Skateboard rider: Overtaking!
[Text in speech bubble: Overtaking!]
Narrator: Listen out for bells, and ring your bell or give a verbal warning to warn pedestrians and other riders when coming up from behind. Stay to the left when riding on paths and roads.
[Text on screen: 10 Max speed on footpaths. 25 Max speed on bike paths, shared paths and local roads.]
[Visual: The orientation changes with the riders moving towards the viewer.]
Narrator: eRiders, stick to speed limits on footpaths, bike paths, shared paths and roads.
[Visual: A finger rider cycles towards a finger walker.]
Narrator: Step or enter onto paths and roads with care, looking both ways first.
[Visual: The orientation changes back to moving from left to right with a finger bike rider.]
Narrator: Riders, indicate before overtaking and before turning.
[Visual: The orientation changes to face the viewer. A finger driver and rider share the road.]
Narrator: Motorists, always give eRiders the same distance as bike riders, and whatever you're riding, wear a helmet. Let's make every journey safe.
[Visual: Government of Western Australia logo. Safety Commission logo.]
[Text on a blue screen: Make every journey safe.]
End of transcript.
Riding a bike or eRideable?
When you're riding a bike, eRideable or other device, it's important to ride responsibly, know the rules for sharing roads and paths, and be mindful and respectful of other path users.
The Road Safety Commission provides a list of rules for riding a bike on the road and also sharing paths and footpaths.
They have also developed a list of rules and considerations for people on eRideables to share roads, where legally allowed, and paths with others.
Sharing the road when driving
With increasing numbers of people choosing to walk, wheel and ride on our paths and roads, it’s important for everyone to understand and be mindful of the rights of others.
Information about sharing the road with people walking and riding is available on the Main Roads WA website. The Road Safety Commission also provides information and advice so that everyone takes a shared responsibility on our roads to arrive safely at our destination.
Sharing safe active streets
Developed in partnership with local government, safe active streets are specifically treated local streets allowing for a safer shared street space for people walking, wheeling, riding and driving. Find out how to navigate a safe active street.