Highlights this issue:
NZ Cycling Conference, New Plymouth, 2009 CAN Do 2009 Great rides to do in Taranaki, including the Forgotten Highway Interview with Hugh Wilson and much more!News
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A study of over 2000 NZers on the factors that motivate them to
commute by bike.
See pdf article attachment or follow links at:
http://heapro.oxfordjournals.org/papbyrecent.dtl (22 Oct 2009)
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Wellington cycle crashes 2004-08
Where should Wellington City Council spend its cycling budget?
Where are there dangerous drain grates that need replacing with bike-friendly ones?
WCC is meeting CAW members and want our input.
Please post your thoughts by Tue 3 November.
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Recently, while checking in on the Craigslist Missed Connections (for
the blog, I swear, for the blog!) I happened upon the following post:
MC with bike partner/mentor - 25 (Williamsburg) [original URL: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mis/719927591.html]
Reply to: pers-719927591@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-14, 4:37PM EDT
Posting here since I don't think people read the platonic section and everyone loves missed connections.
I
am a 25 year old female, just bought my first road bike (!) and it
should be ready to roll...
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WCC are calling for submissions on Te Raekaihau Point development. This is an important section of Great Harbour Way on the south coast, and it would be useful if the council included a continuous walking/biking path as part of the plan.
There are some information evening 27 Oct & 1 Nov- anyone want to help with a submission? Submissions are due 20 Nov.
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Brumby launches bikes into mainstream
24 March 2009. Commuting to work in Melbourne is
set for major change now that bike infrastructure will have equal
status in the planning and building of Victoria’s transport network.
The era of discrimination, where bike riders were lucky to get a few
left-overs when roads were built, has officially ended with the
government’s announcement of the Victorian Cycling Strategy. (2.2 MB download)
“This is a history-making document,” Bicycle Victoria CEO Harry Barber
said. “For the first time...
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WHAT? “Bike!Whangarei”- Public Meeting
WHEN? 6pm Thursday 22 October
WHERE? Brauhaus Frings – 104 Lower Dent St
WHY? Good question!!
A formalstructure is required so Bike!Whangareican champion, coordinate, fundraise and help implement the WDC Walking andCycling Strategy, the Whangarei component of the National Cycleway –...
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Here's What the NYC DOT Has Been Doing to Help Cyclists
It's always great to see cities that are making real efforts to
encourage people to cycle. The benefits can be enormous: Healthier
people, fewer cars on the road, less air pollution, a more human-scale
city that attracts more tourists, etc. In the video below, various
officials from New York City's Department of Transportation explain the thinking behind various types of new bike lanes in the city (on the left, buffered, and completely separated).
NYC bike lanes video
Via...
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Good afternoon all,
As you will all be aware I have resigned from my position here at Wellington City Council, and I am pleased to advise that my replacement has been appointed. Anna Blomquist has accepted the position, and she will anticipate starting in mid-November.
For some of you Anna will be a familiar name as she is no stranger to road safety, and leaves her current position as road safety coordinator for Hutt City Council, to join us here in Wellington. Anna has a strong background in education and is very passionate about road safety in all forms. It is with...
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Hi All,
One of this year's Cycling Conference keynote speakers, Phillip Darnton from Cycling England, is scheduled to be interviewed on Kim Hill's radio programme on 24 October.
Check out National Radio for updates.
And check out the Cycling Conference website for more info on Philip Darnton - he's got some really inspiring examples of cyclist-friendly towns, and cycling skills training programmes.
Fantastic news, and many thanks to Patrick for his work on this!
Cheers,
Jane
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Encouraging Cycling
There are many ways in which cycling can be encouraged which complement engineering and planning initiatives. Cycling England’s professional support team can provide advice on ways in which local authorities and others can encourage more people to cycle, working with those engaged as professionals and with elected members.
Benefits of Cycling Cycling to School Integration with Public Transport Journey Planner Marketing & Promotion Member Support Monitoring & Evaluation Professional Support Smart Measures Portfolio Travel Plans and Wider...19
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Cycle Lanes: Safety under Scrutiny
Oriental Bay, Wellington
Latest research has shed doubt on the benefits of cycle lanes, often thought to be a key incentive for novice cyclists. It would appear that, in the absence of a cycle lane, drivers show more care and consideration when overtaking. If there is a cycle lane, drivers tend to treat it as the only space cyclists need and leave less room when overtaking them.
Many cycle lanes are not even the recommended width (2 metres recommended, 1.5 metres minimum), so they are often too narrow,...
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Thousands more parking places created at stations – but only for cyclists The daily misery of hunting for a space in the railway station car park and being charged up to £20 for the privilege will soon be over for thousands of commuters — if they switch from petrol to pedal power.
The Government will announce today that it is creating 10,000 additional secure cycle spaces at stations as part of a commitment to “put cycling at the heart of transport policy”. Hundreds of stations will get cycle stands monitored by CCTV cameras or with cages accessible by swipe cards. Ministers have...
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10:32AM Friday Oct 16, 2009
A 62-year-old North Shore doctor has died from head injuries after he was knocked off his bicycle in a hit-and-run northwest of Auckland on Wednesday.
Ian Graham Robinson, from Mairangi Bay, was riding with a friend, a fellow doctor, near Helensville, northwest of Auckland, when hit by a white Toyota utility.
Dr Robinson never regained consciousness after the incident on Peak Rd and died in hospital last night.
The driver did not stop and police have appealed for information.
Dr Robinson and his...
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The funding process for Phase Two of the New Zealand Cycleway project was announced today by the Ministry of Tourism.
The much anticipated funding process for Phase Two of the New Zealand Cycleway project was announced today by the Ministry of Tourism.
General Manager, Ray Salter, says there are three stages to this process with consideration of the merits of each proposal being assessed at each stage before moving to the next. They are:
Stage one: Concept Proposal Stage two: Feasibility study and Stage three: Business Case.For more info: http://www.tourism.govt.nz/...
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Mikael at Copenhagen Cycle Chic
Globe and Mail journalist Gary Mason visits a city where they really do put bikes ahead of cars; it is city policy in Copenhagen. He interviews Andreas Rohl, suggesting that the bicycle program manager's job is to "ponder the daily question: How can he make life hell for the car drivers of this Scandinavian capital." But Mr. Rohl never actually says that, it's just Mason playing to his poor, suffering "war on the car" audience in Toronto. But Rohl does admit to trying to make a commute on two wheels more attractive than four....
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TRAFINZ 2009 brought together over 200 transport professionals and practitioners in Auckland from September 6-9 to discuss the future of land transport, road safety, and planning our cities and towns.
Three Big Themes from the Conference
Theme 1 Transport Future
There was a clear clash of world views between speakers thinking the future will be very like the last 50...
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Kia ora tatau
On 22 August, over 150 of you came out to support safer cycle lanes in Wellington and the 350 movement, promoting cycling as a low carbon form of transport. (photo attached)
Cycle Aware Wellington (www.caw.org.nz <http://www.caw.org.nz>) is organizing another huge cycle ride bringing awareness to these two very important causes – and, of course, because cycling is fun, fast and free!
This time, we are drawing attention to the Great Harbour Way, Wellington’s beautiful coastline, and the necessity for a safe cycle route...
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Daryl has put together a draft. Thanks Daryl!
Please post any feedback by Monday 19 Oct.
Backgroud here: http://wellington.govt.nz/haveyoursay/publicinput/wellington2040.html
Wellington 2040-Feedback Form
Q1
All café & retail spaces, parks &
waterfront, all equally
Make verandahs continuous, and high
across intersections
Make short cuts from corner-to-corner
across all parks
Cease building underground car-parks on
the waterfront especially those under raised decks which block views
Make all-...
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Introduction from CAA's Chair Mark Bracey:
Without a doubt, this month's eNews is the best I have ever seen. And like
this monthly newsletter, I am continually amazed at how the Cycle Action
organisation has grown in strength since I first joined over 10 years ago.
It is extraordinary what a dedicated group of individuals can achieve when
they share a common passion and goal. It is for these reasons that I am
looking forward to my year as the new Chair.
I would also like to extend a big thank you to all the members who support
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