*CTC Safety in Numbers Campaign*
CTC – the UK’s national cyclists’ organisation’s Safety in Numbers Campaign has been launched on 5th May in Parliament by broadcaster and CTC President, Jon Snow, who is a regular cycle commuter in London. He said:
“London’s streets have started getting a lot safer, thanks to the growth in cycling over the past decade.”
Logic tells us that the more people who cycle, the safer cycling becomes for everyone and now CTC has gathered even more evidence to back this up.
Roger Geffen, CTC’s Campaigns and Policy Manager,...
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*MythBusters: Utility Cycling Requires Special Gear*
No special cycling gear is needed for utility cycling
The current emphasis on hi-viz and other special cycling safety gear being promoted as de rigueur for even a trip to the shops may be counterproductive, and off-putting to many potential bike users.
The subconscious message that cycling is a dangerous activity is being unwittingly promoted by the plethora of safety gear now being deemed essential equipment for a bike ride. In fact cycling is statistically a very safe...
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From the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance:
2.45 Addressing many of Auckland’s key challenges involves decisions about infrastructure. For example the ability to meet social needs such as affordable housing and safety are linked to community infrastructure and public transport. People on lower incomes are particularly reliant on public transport to get to work.
It is essential that planning for infrastructure takes a long-term focus. This means taking into account global changes such as climate change and peak oil – might the Auckland if the future be less car-...
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4:00AM Monday Jun 15, 2009
By Mathew Dearnaley
Pedestrians and cars already share road spaces in the Danish capital, Copenhagen.
Auckland drivers and pedestrians will have to get to know each other a lot better as footpaths are removed from some busy city side-streets.
Urban designers have won approval in principle from the city council's transport committee for developing a suite of streets into "shared space" where pedestrians will be free to roam as long as they do not unduly hold up motor traffic.
Footpaths will be removed, as...
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John Meekings tracked his running costs for 100,000 km over ten years.
Including the initial purchase, the running cost for travel on John's bike has been $557 per year, or 4 cents/km.
Here's his story.
GT Backwoods
Before this bike I owned an Avanti road bike. I used that for doing fun rides and cruising in the country. All in all a great bike. When my second son was born we needed a second bike with a kid-seat. A decision was made to upgrade to something that would handle some weight over...
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Courtesy of Malcolm Law:
The following story appeared on the front page of The Hutt News, June 9 2009.
"Big boost for cycling budget
The city council will bump up its spending on cycleways from $150,000 to $350,000 a year, an acknowledgement of strong public support for improved cycling facilities in surveys and submissions on its 10 year community plan.
It's likely a priority for the 2009/10 budget will be work on a River Trail cycleway between Manor Park and Silverstream. At present cyclists are forced to dice with motorised traffic on the highway at...
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Welcome to the first National Cycleway Update - June 2009
Two Requests for Proposals (RFP) have been posted on the Government Electronic Tender System (GETS). Registration is required to access RFP details.
The proposals are for an engineering advisor and one or two tourism business advisors:
New Zealand Cycleway Project - Tourism Business Services for Advisory Group (Ref 26215) New Zealand Cycleway Project - Engineering Services for Advisory Group (Ref 26217)
Marketing Research
A marketing research study...
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Temporary role with Living Streets Aotearoa in July 2009
Here is your opportunity to experience life in the busy, exciting Living Streets head office!
We are looking for someone to cover essential activities while I am away for 5 weeks from 29th of June till the 4th of August.
We require somebody with the following skills:
Experience in using Microsoft Office software – spreadsheets etc
Experience and comfortable using MYOB
Some knowledge of accounting: invoicing, arranging payments etc
Some experience using contact databases would be an...
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TVNZ news is reporting on research by Ben Wooliscroft, Otago University on factors that deter people from cycling: ""We saw petrol being important, workplace facilities, cycle lanes are important as well, but the biggest barrier to people cycling was their fear, essentially, of drivers," says Wooliscroft." also comment from NZTA and BikeNZ
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Wellington's mayor is in favour of ridding the cbd of vehicles and creating a pedestrian mall from Lambton Quay to Courtenay Place but not yet.
The idea was suggested by property investor Sir Robert Jones in a speech to the Property Council of New Zealand, in which he challenged the mayor to do something about it.
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New Yorkers are getting on their bicycles and they are doing it in style.
Frumpy, unfashionable gear has given way to sophisticated, chic and affordable designs by fashion students as more city dwellers abandon the buses and subways to pedal to work.
"New York should have not only the most bicyclists, but the most stylish ones as well,"...
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*Mayor of London : News Release*
5-6-2009
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today unveiled proposed routes for the first two of London’s twelve Cycle Superhighways - the corridors for cyclists that are a key part of his policy to stimulate a cycling revolution in the capital.
Boris Johnson pledges allegiance to London's cyclists
The two pilot routes, which will be up and running in May 2010, are from South Wimbledon to Bank via the A24 and A3, and Barking to Tower Hill via the A13 and Cable Street. The Mayor and TfL...
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HEARING LTCCP 26TH MAY 2009
Access to safe and sustainable Transport between Otaki and Peka Peka.
The Draft Choosing Futures Community Plan 2009 states:
“The Council is concerned with improving linkages between communities, especially pedestrian and cycling, in order to improve local choices and reduce reliance on vehicles.”
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Industry Training Courses
Do you know the answers to these questions:
* What are FOUR ways to count cycle numbers?
* What is the IHT 5-Step Hierarchy for Cycling?
* What are FOUR reasons for increasing the width of cycle lanes
beyond the desirable minimum of 1.5 m?
* What signs/markings should you use on a shared path?
* What are the SIX Elements of Intersection Continuity for cycling?
If you are not sure of the answers to all of these questions, then take a Fundamentals of Planning & Design for Cycling course from...
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Though it sometimes might not seem so, living in cities is a pretty green thing to do. Two prime reasons being that average home sizes are smaller and transportation distances are generally shorter, both leading to lower levels of resource consumption and energy usage. But that doesn't mean that every city is a green oasis. Lots could use some sprucing up, even if all the basic amenities are taken care of. Here are some of the top programs I wish every city would do to make urban living even greener:
1. Make More Pedestrian-Friendly Areasphoto: Matthew McDermottIf there's a...
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Though it sometimes might not seem so, living in cities is a pretty green thing to do. Two prime reasons being that average home sizes are smaller and transportation distances are generally shorter, both leading to lower levels of resource consumption and energy usage. But that doesn't mean that every city is a green oasis. Lots could use some sprucing up, even if all the basic amenities are taken care of. Here are some of the top programs I wish every city would do to make urban living even greener:
1. Make More Pedestrian-Friendly Areasphoto: Matthew McDermottIf there's a...
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BIG DOLLAR VALUES OR REQUIRE COMMITTEE TIME
Community Trusts
E.g. Community Trust of Wellington
Gaming Trusts
E.g. NZ Community Trust, Lion Foundation
Local Council grant schemes
Tournaments
E.g. invite teams/clubs from out of your region
Contra/ exchange of services
E.g. free van hire in exchange for pamphlet drop or washing...
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Click on edit to add your thoughts, or use the comments box below.
CAN Annual Report 2009 questionnaire for local CAN Groups
Cycling advocacy group name:
1. Members and meetings
How many members in the core group?
Does the group meet regularly? How often?
Yes,
Who have you had along to speak to the group at meetings?
2. Activities, events,...