I was approached last week by a Watson resident about traffic issues in the Cullen Street area. She asked if I could investigate the development of traffic calming measures in Cullen Street as cars and bikes have been speeding, going to and from the foothills of Mt Majura.
I’ve since had further correspondence from residents saying trail bikes are a real issue in the area, with some bikes without mufflers or registration.
There are plenty of kids in the area, with toddlers using the footpaths in reserves to practice on their bicycles. Not a good mix with the trail bikes.
I’ve written to Territory and Municipal Services Minister John Hargreaves and he has Roads ACT looking into the traffic calming measures.
Meanwhile, I would urge all residents to contact Crime Stoppers to report illegal trail bike activity. Crime Stoppers compile a dossier and set traps for illegal trail bike riding and they rely on the information from the public to assist them.
Crime Stopper details are:
Ph: 1800 333 000
www.act.crimestoppers.com.au
