He was using the reply that I use

"I am happy to pay registration if you spend proportionally as much on
cycle infrastructure as you do on motor vehicle infrastructure. As the
registration only contributes a minute fraction of that amount cyclists
would be streets ahead. I would also expect a refund on some part of my
car registration as I cannot be using both at once"

He also pointed out the admin costs would be horrific and the whole
thing unenforceable. At least that is what I heard on ABC 702 this morning.


Patrick Keogh wrote:
I can handle Pat Farmer being clueless on this, but it is harder to
handle when the CEO of Bicycle NSW is quoted in support!!!!

My letter to Alex Unwin:

Alex,

The online version of the SMH on the subject of registration for
bicycles
(http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...234066487.html)
says:

Bicycle NSW said it supported initiatives that seek to legitimise
cycling. "A form of bike registration or levy may help achieve this,"
said its chief executive, Alex Unwin.

Surely this is a misquote. It goes directly against Bicycle NSW's
purpose - More people cycling more often. I can't believe that you would
have made an off-the-cuff statement like this in direct contravention
with the wishes and aspirations of members.

So I am writing to let you know about it so that Bicycle NSW can issue a
press release and you can write to the SMH requiring a retraction.

Regards,
Patrick Keogh


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