There's no question cycling provides physical benefits for children but, critically, it helps them make decisions and develop skills they need to survive later on in life, a clinical psychologist says.
Nigel Latta, who also presents The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show on television, says unfortunately, modern parenting dictates an over-prescription of caution and supervision, especially when it comes to learning how to ride a bike and some children never feel the achievement of making decisions for themselves.
He told the 2Walk and Cycle conference in...
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The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) and BikeNZ say it is common sense for government and business to fight high fuel prices by investing in cycling.
As petrol hits $2.20 a litre, people are looking for alternatives to driving.
CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan says local councils and the government need to shift up a gear to soften the impact of high fuel prices.
"New Zealanders love to bike, but many are put off by our busy roads and a lack of decent cycleways."
"The good news is that cycling is a cheap date."
Relatively small investments can unleash cycling's...
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CAN's Special General Meeting 2012
When: 15 May 2012, 7:30 PM
Where: teleconference
IntroductionNotices to members etc:Rule 5.6 requires notice of SGM be given to:Affiliated and Supporting Organisations 28 days before date of the SGM. This was sent out on the 17th April 2012.CAN members 14 days notice by post or email. Rule 6.1 requires 14 days notice of any proposed rule change at a SGM be given to CAN members. This was sent out on the 1st May.QuorumCheck on numbers either present or calling in. 7...
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RR 468 - Living in intensified urban environments: residential self-selection and travel behaviour
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Notes from interviews on National Radio, 26 February 2012
Roger Geller
Key messages:
1. Build it, they will come.
2. Find a political champion
3. Start with what you have, and keep going. After 15 years you could have a decent network.
4. Start with low-hanging fruit e.g. create roadspace for bike lanes by narrowing wide traffic lanes.
Portland: 6% mode share cycling in Portland overall, 10% inner city. Population 580,000 350km2 area.
Not due to a single effort, but political leadership particularly important. Key...
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Group's next meeting, 5.30 pm, Weds 7th September 2011.
Meet at the STOS cafeteria, Devon Street West at 5.30pm.
Agenda:
Anything from last meeting to be discussed not covered below?NPDC goings on/Lets Go. Anything to support?NPDC LTCCP coming up. Timing etc for submissions.2012 2Walk&Cycle conference debrief - best bits to report. Can we find a cool business for New Plymouth's first bike corral60 second raves on what's been good and not so good.Plan a ride?Local content article for next Chainlinks.
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There are two give-way rules that have changed.
Change 1: The left-turn versus right-turn ruleFrom 5am on 25 March 2012, this new rule will require all traffic turning right to give way to a vehicle coming from the opposite direction and turning left. This applies at cross roads, T-intersections and driveways where both vehicles are facing each other with no signs or signals, or the same signs or signals.
Change 2: At uncontrolled T-intersections ('uncontrolled' means when there are no signs or signals to tell you what to do)At an uncontrolled T-...
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Abstract
A basic premise in this report is that cycling should be encouraged because as the number of cyclists increases, the attention of motorists and safety improves;; however, an important caveat is that the number of cyclists has to be commensurate with the infrastructure built for cycling to enhance their safety.
We present an overview of the risks associated with cycling to emphasize the need for safety. We focus on the application of and evaluation. We use the structure of the 5 Es to ...
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Does your bike hide your registration plate when you transport it?
If you answer yes, you could be liable to an infringement fee as under the law it is mandatory for all registration plates to be legible and visible.
You can ensure you don’t receive an infringement fee by:
· purchasing a supplementary registration plate, or
· attaching your front or rear plate from your car to your bike.
A supplementary registration plate is an additional, smaller number plate that can be...
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BikeNZ whole of bike plan:BikeNZ are proposing major changes to the structure of sports cycling in NZ that will affect all the cycling codes (road, track, BMX and MTB) and other activities such as school's cycling. A copy of their draft plan is attached as a PDF file. For those involved with sporting cycling, the proposed membership model is also now available and feedback on that is also invited.
The BikeNZ proposal will see activities that were previously managed by the codes move to BikeNZ and currently draft service level agreements are being negotiated between them and...
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Conference debrief - best bits to reportThe upcoming campaign to stop WCC cutting their cycling budget GWRC Bus Review Proposal for a Wellington Cycling AtlasBike parking wish-list (if there's time)
WCC Councillor Andy Foster will attend.
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And with even The Guardian recommending people sign up to The Times' #cyclesafe campaign, it's clear we've crossed the rubicon.
To cross the rubicon is to pass the point of no return. And given there were 77 MPs jostling to say (mostly) kind words about cycling in a packed...
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Helmets and hi-vis clothing dominated the Taylor River reserve yesterday morning as nearly 100 people joined Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman for a bike ride as part of Bikewise month.
The cyclists rode from Seymour Square, in Blenheim, to Rifle Range Pl at the foot of the Wither Hills, where they had a free BBQ and a bicycle skills course for younger riders.
Seven-year-old Saskia Bray led the charge with Mr Sowman as both rode in front of the other cyclists along the route.
Saskia got her first bike when she was four and was practising for her first Weetbix Tryathalon...
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Designboom shows this bike shelf from Chris Brigham, a graphic designer gone 3D and now making furniture under the name Knife and Saw. . Living in San Francisco and visiting friends in New York, he "noticed that there is a void when it comes to elegant bike management." He's right; this would be perfect for LifeEdited.
Bikes always get in the way - either in the hall, or leaning up against a bookshelf or something. So, I decided to design something to fix that problem. Until I think of a better name, I am calling it the Bike Shelf.
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Proposals for designated cycle and skateboarding through-routes around campus and better cycle racks will be part of a new policy being developed by Property Services.
See 24 Feb University Bulletin (page 6)
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New Zealand's best cycling projects, campaigns and champions were announced at the 2 Walk and Cycle Conference in Hastings today.
The finalists were applauded for their contributions to making cycling a fun, safe everyday activity for all New Zealanders.
The Department of Conservation and NZTA banded together to provide world class cycling and walking paths between Fox and Franz Josef glaciers. The success of this effort along with the techniques learned hold promise for better access to all of New Zealand's Parks.
Hastings' iWay Share the Road campaign reminded us to...
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Secure bike sheds are to be introduced to residential streets in Edinburgh as part of a new scheme aimed at encouraging people to take up cycling.
The city council has announced plans for a £50,000 pilot scheme that will see six new bicycle storage facilities introduced to streets dominated by tenement flats, where residents often struggle to find safe places to keep their bikes.
It is part of a range of measures by the council aimed at increasing the number of people that use bikes to get around the city rather than other more polluting modes of transport.
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It would be some small comfort to those who mourn Jane Bishop to know that her death spurred some action on making city streets safer for cyclists.
Bishop died in November 2010 after falling under a truck on Tamaki Dr after her cycle struck Glenn Becker, who had just opened his car door.
Becker was acquitted this week of a charge of careless use of a motor vehicle causing death, a verdict that seemed consistent with the evidence. As the tireless spokeswoman for the Cycle Action lobby group, Barbara Cuthbert, remarked, he was "the fall guy" for an inadequate piece of...
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Have a read through and make comments. The DRAFT is available:
http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/Council/Policy-and-plans/Transport-poli...
Specific Requests:
We support the included projects in Table 12 of this Transport Programme.
We request a number of changes to this table.
o Inclusion of a high priority project (design + construction) - Avalon Drive Railway W&C Bridge. This is a critical missing link in the ring road project that forms a significant barrier to walking and cycling in Hamilton despite considerable thought from NZTA and HCC staff....
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NZTA has recently undertaken a study on viable options for providing active transport access to Hamilton gardens. The best of these options is an underpass from Grey street, but it costs 500k more than the NZTA's cheapest option on Sillary Street
The Hamilton gardens are the best asset of the City, but extremely difficult to access on foot or by bicycle.
CAW are proposing that a Trust be set up to help secure the difference in funding, and to enable NZTA & HCC to support and promote this vital piece of infrastructure without the rate payer being directly impacted as with...