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Expert cycling panel welcomed

27
Feb


Expert cycling panel welcomed
Getting more people on bikes will deliver huge benefits to all New Zealanders, say cycling advocates.

An expert panel on cycling safety was announced today by Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse, following a recommendation from Coroner Gordon Matenga.

However, a focus on cycling safety alone is unlikely to produce the best result, says Cycling Advocates' Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan.

"Cycling is not a problem to be solved, but a significant opportunity to deliver a range of benefits: economic,...

February 27, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Wellington Central City Safer Speed Limit CAW submission

27
Feb


Central City Safer Speed Limit - Cycle Aware Wellington submission

Feb 2014
We would like to present our submission verbally.

Cycle Aware Wellington is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation aimed at improving conditions for existing cyclists and encouraging more people to bike more often. We advocate for cyclists who use their bikes for recreation and transport. Since 1994, we have worked constructively with local and central government, NZTA, businesses, and the community on a wide variety of cycle projects. We represent 600...

February 27, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Wellington Central City Safer Speed Limit

26
Feb


CAN Submission to WCC
Feb 2014
Cycling Advocates Network supports the Council's proposal to improve pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety in the CBD by lowering the speed limit to 30km/h.

Safety
The Safer Journeys strategy (Ministry of Transport 2010) states that: "Pedestrians currently account for 10 percent of all road deaths and cyclists 3 percent. However, in urban areas, pedestrians and cyclists account for 30 percent of all road deaths. The majority of crashes involving a cyclist or pedestrian and a motor vehicle...

February 26, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Cycling is the new golf

20
Feb

caption: Hagley Park, Christchurch

Wellington City Council is proposing to build a safer cycling route from island Bay to the Wellington CBD.
No one thinks making people cycle up busy Island Bay Parade and Adelaide Rd is a good idea. What are the best ways forward?

A DomPost story quotes Ray from the golf club and Paul from the Council but no cyclists.
Here's our 2 cents.

Good on Ray for defending his turf. The golfers have worked hard to revive the Mornington club, and it's no surprise they are cautious about proposals for a walking / cycling path....

February 20, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Love Cycling Wellington t-shirts - get yours today!

14
Feb


 

You may have seen our volunteers at Go By Bike Day sporting these great Love Cycling Wellington t-shirts. Now you can order your own!

Until Feb 28, you can place an order for one of these beauties and spread the cycling love around the city. Email info@caw.org.nz to place your order (be sure to let us know if you want Male/Female and what size XS,S,M,L,XL).

Then simply transfer $35 to Cycle Aware Wellington's account, with your name and 't-shirt' as the reference. 

Cycle Aware Wellington
38-9012-0895543-00

Once the order period has closed off on Feb 28,...

February 14, 2014 claire.pascoe READ MORE

Wanted: Cycling campaign manager

13
Feb


Cycle Aware Wellington is hiring a part-time campaign manager. We need a person to run an effective campaign for quality cycle lanes.

This will be a significant year for cycling in Wellington. In 2013 we voted for a bike-friendly council and have upped the cycling budget to $4.3 million. The next major project is the Island Bay - CBD route.
Making sure this is a high-quality cycling route is our key task, as it will set the tone for the future. There are significant stakeholder issues to resolve. Without strong community support we risk getting a poor quality cycling...

February 13, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Avoid the Bays Sunday 23rd Feb and how to beat the system

5
Feb

Message from Sport Wellington - nice idea to bike the course before the event!

"The annual AMI Round the Bays run/walk is on. This is a Police / NZTA / Council enforced total road closure to cyclists. Avoid Evans Bay road.

Beat...

February 5, 2014 AlastairS READ MORE

Whanganui Bike Month event calendar 2014

27
Jan


Sat 8 Feb International Night of the Stars & Kids Bike Race
From 6.00pm, Velodrome. Registration for kids race: 5.30pm outside Sport Wanganui.
Kids race sections: 6 & under and 7-10 years.
Visit www.cyclingwanganui.org.nz and www.sportwanganui.co.nz for more info.

Sun 9 Feb Family Bike Ride
10-11.30am starting from the i-site. Lead by Annette Main. No charge.

Tue 11 Feb Lyneke's four year cycle trip around the world
7.30pm, Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum. Hear about her...

January 27, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Give the perfect bike for Christmas

18
Dec

Give the perfect bike for Christmas

Forget about Xbox and iPhones this Christmas - the best gift you could get your kid is a bike, says Cycling Action Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan.

"It's the gift of freedom, independence, joy. Learning about risk and consequences. Sweating, cruising, hanging out with your mates. Maybe a bit of mischief."

What should parents look for when bike shopping?
- you get what you pay for
- go to your local bike shop for expert advice
- avoid the big box retailers
- or go second hand, take a...

December 18, 2013 Patrick READ MORE

Roll On Wellington Awards reward the best of cycling 2013

3
Dec

News release from Cycle Aware Wellington, 3 December 2013

Roll On Wellington Awards reward the best of cycling

Mountain bike instructor Ashley Burgess has been named as Wellington's favourite cyclist, for her efforts in encouraging women and girls onto bikes.

Cycle Aware Wellington presented the Roll On Wellington Awards today, showcasing the best and brightest of cycling in Wellington.

Spokesperson James Burgess says Ashley's enthusiasm, energy and passion made her a clear winner.

"Ashley has been described as a sparkplug, champagne...

December 3, 2013 Patrick READ MORE

Chainlinks planning for Feb 2014

27
Nov







WhoWhatDraft?Pics# of wordsEdited?On production?David HawkeBook reviewLara 380 Yes YesFullersBFB ferry company LaraYes   YesYesLiz Beck contactBF School Lara  
 Matthew WalkerBFB Transpower John   Yes YesCelia Wade-BrownBF MayorLara     Paul McardleBF town - Hastings Lara    Lynn SleathBF KapitiJohn    


     Lyneke Onderwater Merchandies John  Yes  Yes David HawkeStrategic plan  Lara   Yes Yes



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November 27, 2013 claire.pascoe READ MORE

Cycling Advocates' Network Appeal 2013: Love Cycling

21
Nov


At CAN we're united by our love of cycling. Our objective is more people cycling more often.

Riding a bike improves our health, wealth and happiness. It also delivers significant benefits to the wider community: it boosts business, reduces congestion and makes our streets more attractive places to be.

New York cycling advocate Paul Steely White recently visited Auckland. He told us that businesses experienced a 49 percent increase in retail spending after protected bike lanes were built on 9th Avenue. Injuries among all street users fell 58 percent. That's right: better...

November 21, 2013 Patrick READ MORE

High level cycling inquiry needed

13
Nov

News release from Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) and Bike NZ
14 November 2013

An inquiry into cycling, recommended by Coroner Gordon Matenga, should go much wider than a safety panel led by the NZ Transport Agency, say cycling advocates.

Getting more people on bikes will deliver huge benefits to all New Zealanders, so we need a high-level Public Inquiry to make the most of the opportunity, say the Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN).

A focus solely on cycling safety is unlikely to produce the best result, says CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan.

"Cycling is...

November 13, 2013 Patrick READ MORE

CAN Strategy 2013-2016

5
Nov

CAN Aims: Cycling is an everyday actvity in NZ

What is CAN working on and how will it deliver on this aim?
Please have a look at the attached documents, that set out our strategy.
Feedback to patrick@can.org.nz

High Priority Issues

1 Infrastructure is poor, and roads are not designed to accommodate cycling

2 A lack of empathy between road users and people riding bikes

3 Traffic speeds are unsafe

4 Rules / laws and their lack of enforcement

5...

November 5, 2013 Patrick READ MORE

Roll on Wellington awards 2013

24
Oct

After their roaring success the past two years, Cycle Aware Wellington is proud to present the 'Roll on Wellington' awards for 2013.

This is where we celebrate the best (and worst!) of biking in the coolest little capital of the world. You can have your say by making nominations for any or all of the categories below. Just follow this link: http://is.gd/rollonwgtn2013

The categories are:

Most cycle friendly shop
Most cycle friendly cafe
Best piece of cycling infrastructure
Most cycle friendly public transport personality
'Most room for improvement' -...

October 24, 2013 Patrick READ MORE

Safer journeys for rural schools guide Consultation Draft Consultation

23
Oct

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CAN recently submitted to the NZTA on their "Safer Journeys for Rural Schools Guide Consultation Draft".

 

A copy of the submssion is attached as a PDF file.

October 23, 2013 Graeme READ MORE

NZ cycling design guidelines and standards

10
Oct

Q: What is the official design guide is for NZ cycling planning and engineering?

A: The NZTA Register of Stds and Guidelines in theory is the place to know what's official and what's not - see http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/nzta-register-network-standards-guidelines/.

Unfortunately it's not that terribly helpful as it lists both the NZ Supplement to GTEP Pt.14 and the more recent Cycling Aspects of Austroads Guides (which essentially pulls out all of the cycling-relevant bits from the new Austroads publications). Personally I would defer to the latter where possible and only...

October 10, 2013 Patrick READ MORE

Vote Bike - local body elections

7
Oct

Council elections in September and October present a once in three years opportunity to achieve more bike-friendly cities and towns.

 

How you can help:

 

Check your enrolment at elections.org.nz

Vote for candidates who support the transport policies you want

Raise transport and cycling issues at candidates' meetings, send letters to editors, to Facebook or post online

Invite candidates to a meeting and ask about their priorities

Invite them on a ride for a first-hand look at cycling issues

Make a banner, sign, or Facebook image

...

October 7, 2013 stephenw READ MORE

CAN Do 2014 Whanganui: building community

2
Oct

Theme: The role of cycling in community building

4-6 April, 2014, Whanganui.
Start Friday evening, wrap up Sunday at lunchtime
Venue: Quaker Settlement 76 Virginia Road
Accommodation options here.

Register for the CAN Do online here.

For a bed in the bunkroom contact Lyneke.
If you prefer a campsite or motel unit, book direct with Heather tel (06) 347 7409(06) 347 7409. Call in the afternoon.

Are you passionate about more people on bikes, more often? Join us in Whanganui for CAN's National Cycling Summit...

October 2, 2013 Patrick READ MORE

Quiz the candidates: Wellington council elections 2013

15
Sep

Which candidates love bikes? 

We worked with the lovecycling campaign to send some bikey questions to the candidates for October's local elections. Here are the questions, and the answers they gave. The answers are in this order:

mayoral candidatescandidates for the WCC wardscandidates for the GWRC electorates.

Within each section, the candidates are in alphabetical order by name. The different roles have a different link to cycling policy and spending, and you'll see that reflected in their answers.

...

September 15, 2013 jamesburgess READ MORE