The Blues are getting behind Auckland Transport and ACC’s commitment to road safety, with zero deaths and serious injuries by 2050.
Blues coach Leon MacDonald says a small decision by one player can have big consequences for the whole rugby team, and the same goes for our roads.
“For a rugby team to be successful, everyone must be aware of the people around them and make good decisions based on what is happening at any given moment. This is not unlike making decisions in traffic,” MacDonald says.
“No individual can win without the team, but the team can be affected by decisions made by individuals – just like driving, riding or walking.”
AT executive general manager of safety Bryan Sherritt says everyone has a role to play in making a difference and one by one we can all make Auckland roads safer.
“All Aucklanders – whether they are drivers, people on bikes pedestrians, motorbike or scooter riders, micro-mobility users or public transport users – deserve to get home safely.”
“Every single positive action taken on our roads, footpaths and cycleways by Aucklanders matters. One by one we can change old habits and make Auckland safer for everyone.”
Macdonald’s tips for a safe journey on the road:
- Get set up right and put yourself in a positive mindset before you start your journey. If you’ve got to commute then think of it as a positive opportunity: a chance to get some personal time, catch up on the news, talk to the kids.
- Expect the unexpected and only worry about what you can control: things will happen, so you need to stay in the moment and always be alert by reducing distractions and focusing on the tasks and actions you’re in charge of
- Acknowledge you’re rattled: if something goes wrong, acknowledge it and then reset. Use a reset word to refocus and then get back into the moment.
