The aim of the Discussion Paper was to seek informal public feedback on the key transport issues for the region over the next 30 years.
Copies of the Discussion Paper can be got by phoning the council on 06 765 7127 or by emailing publications@trc.govt.nz.
Submissions closed 4 pm 25th September 2009. We got it in on the day, thanks to Alan for the work in drafting it up.
The Safer Journeys submissions are due: 5pm Friday 2 October.
One newbie (who has read a few strategies) said the Safer Journeys Document was one of the easiest she had read. It is fairly readable.
Sometimes it is possible to submit late, but in this case, the MoT website says they'll close the site at 5 pm on Friday, so if you're thinking of making a submission, better not rely on working on it over the weekend!
Three ways to make your voice heard1. Rate your top 10-20 initiatives using an on line form [easy]...
CAN groups and members are looking for CAN guidance on making a submission.
What are the most important initiatives? CAN staff had a go and want your input.
Please
let us have your thoughts by 4pm Friday 25 September as we wish to
post this to CAN Forum and local groups to encourage submissions.
School Bicycling and Walking Policies
[US] National Centre for Safe Routes to Schools, 2009
A tip sheet that explores ways to approach school policies that prohibit walking or bicycling to school.
This amazing video, via Chicago Bicycle Advocate, was produced for the Chicago Police Department to educate drivers, cyclists and officers on traffic laws pertaining to bikes. Given that the LAPD is revising its teaching methods for how it enforces traffic laws on cyclists this video should be required viewing down at Parker Center.
Traffic Enforcement for Bicyclist Safety from Chicago Bicycle Program on Vimeo.
Considering the disregard and hostility often projected by Los Angeles's Finest, that such videos exist (San...
A small group from CAW has been set up to advise WCC on how to spend the cycling budget. Add your favourite project as a comment below.
Scary Asian helmet campaign
Sociologist David Horton of Lancaster University is doing a five part series on fear of cycling at Copenhagenize, and in part 3 looks at the effect of helmet promotion campaigns. He notes that most UK cycling organizations are against mandatory helmet use, saying that it should be a matter of free choice.
He then discusses points we have noted before, the Australian study that showed dramatic drop in the number of cyclists when helmets became mandatory, vs the noted increase in safety when there are lots of cyclists, the safety in...
Bike Futures ’09 is dedicated to the people who will transform our communities intobike-friendly, economically thriving and sustainable environments. It takes place at the MCG, Melbourne - 15 & 16 October 2009. The conference is the first in an annual series designed to assist national and local leaders, planners, designers and builders respond to the critical demands brought on by the explosion in growth of bike transportation and recreation across Australia. The conference is presented by the Bicycle Network across Australia, and hosted by Bicycle Victoria, Australia’s leading bike...
Coming up on Sunday, 20 September, 2009
The idea of a national cycleway has attracted a lot of criticism, but Insight travels to the regions and finds quite a different reaction
The National Cycleway is an idea that stemmed out of the Jobs Summit, and the Government's vision is that it will create hundreds of jobs and bolster New Zealand tourism.
It has its critics: The Opposition says it will not create the promised jobs and some say the $50 million committed to it is not enough.
But out in the...
WCC are calling for submissions on their Draft Waterfront Plan. Who would like to coordinate a submission?
The waterfront is a key bicycle route, and part of the Great Harbour Way. We need to ensure that a cycling corridor is preserved and enhanced along the waterfront. Any other points that people feel should be made?
Photo: Paul Joseph.
Excellent news for Buenos Aires locals, expats and green travelers that want to know the city. In order to put some order to the chaotic traffic, the government is building 62 miles of bike lanes by 2011, 15 of which should be ready by the end of this year.
As the existing bike lanes have never been respected by cars and buses, the new ones will be physically separated from the streets (why this is extremely important can be seen on the post The case for separated bike lanes).
More details about the plans in the extended....
Cycling scheme to boost tourism Tourism bosses hope the scheme will prove to be another attraction
A mass bicycle hire scheme, said to be the largest of its kind in the UK, has been officially launched in Blackpool.
The £1m initiative, funded by Cycling England, Blackpool NHS and the council, is aimed at boosting tourism and its profile as a cycling destination.
Modelled on the popular Paris scheme, it involves a number of stands located around the resort's promenade, pleasure beach, and...
Dear members and fellow cyclists
The
Lake Rd cycle lanes are under threat again. Responding to a group of
Devonport residents who wrongly believe the cycle lanes cause motorist
delay, North Shore City Council is reviewing whether the cycle lanes
should be removed.
We need to send a strong message to North Shore City Council to let them know the cycle lanes MUST stay.
Please help us by signing the on-line petition, and forwarding this
email to your friends and colleagues, especially if they live on the
Shore. You could also add the petition link...
CAN is having a planning weekend19-20 Sept - what do CAW members think CAN should be doing?
is too much energy going into internal organisation, and not enough into campaigns? how do we attract new advocates? How well does CAW communicate with CAN and other advocacy groups? How do we capitalise on the National Cycleway etc etc...Please post a comment...
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) invites you to step into a time machine with an entertaining snapshot of transport issues in the Wellington region, nearly 40years ago
with the movie screening of –
“Notes on a New Zealand City”.
...
The Ministry of Tourism has released a report showing a National Cycleway could double cycle tourism revenue from $320 million to $640 million per year.
Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) spokesperson Stephen McKernon says unless we address traffic issues New Zealand's potential cycle tourism growth won't be realised.
The report highlights a major barrier to the success of the National Cycleway is the speed and volume of New Zealand traffic, and with this, motorist attitudes and behaviours around cyclists.
"International and domestic cycle tourists both fear New...
WCC is consulting on future plans for Wellington - how will cycling fit into the 30 year plan? Initial feedback due 9 october.
Is there a volunteer to prepare a CAW submission?
Also drop-in sessions:
Thursday 17 September 5.00pm - 7.00pm, Committee Room 1 Wednesday 23 September 12 noon - 2.00pm, Committee Room 1