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Pedal Safe is an app designed to empower cyclists in Melbourne by providing data-driven insights and tools for navigating the city safely and sustainably.
Our app provides access to geospatial data on bicycle accidents, interactive learning about cycling laws and safety and risk assessments of your routes while riding your bicycle in the city to enhance your biking experience.
Yes, we provide comprehensive learning materials on cycling laws, safety regulations, and general trivia about cycling in Melbourne, helping to educate cyclists on best practices and local regulations.
Using Pedal Safe not only enhances your safety through tailored, informed route planning but also promotes sustainable transportation, contributing to environmental benefits and a healthier lifestyle.
Pedal Safe is completely free to use and users do not need to register to use the features in our application
The geospatial data on bicycle accidents within the City of Melbourne includes a choropleth map that displays the distribution of accidents across different regions. Users can interact with the map to identify high-risk areas and plan safer routes for their travels.
Users can access trends of bicycle accidents over time through a line chart that displays the number of accidents recorded at different times of the day in a specific region of the City of Melbourne. This allows users to identify peak accident times and plan their travel accordingly to minimize the risk of accidents.
Users can access a bar chart that shows the distribution of accident severity outcomes, such as mild, severe, and fatal, for different regions of Melbourne. This feature provides valuable insights into the relative safety of various areas, helping users make informed decisions about their travel routes and take appropriate precautions.
Pedal Safe provides comprehensive information on cycling laws and safety regulations specific to the City of Melbourne, including details on road rules, bike lane usage, helmet laws, and other relevant regulations to ensure safe and lawful cycling practices.
Pedal Safe includes a trivia quiz that covers a range of topics related to cycling laws, safety regulations, and statistics specific to the City of Melbourne. This feature allows users to test their knowledge and ensure they are up-to-date with all the necessary information for safe and lawful cycling in the city.
Pedal Safe provides a feature that allows users to download all the details of Melbourne's cycling laws and safety regulations in a PDF format. This enables users to access the information offline and reference it as needed, without having to navigate Pedal Safe every time.