CAW members recently met with Paul Barker at Riddiford Street to discuss issues to do with provision for cyclists, advance stop boxes, etc.
The attached letter details our concerns.
News
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A fundamental issue we run into when advocating a shift in transport investment from road building to cycling, walking and PT is that the evaluation models used by Govt ignore induced travel.
I am seeking NZ or overseas research which challenges the belief that road building is good for the economy. Can you add to this list?
Here's what I have found so far:
1. Myth
#1. "New roads are good for the economy"
In
order to investigate this commonly held assumption, the UK's
Department for Transport commissioned the...
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11 May 2009
Dear Cyclists,
Horokiwi Intersection Safety Improvements
We would like to inform you of safety improvements that the New Zealand Transport Agency plans for the Horokiwi intersection on State Highway 2. While this is a measure to improve safety for traffic as a whole, it will significantly help cyclists on the northbound route as it passes Horokiwi Road. Work is likely to begin later this year and will be advertised closer to the time.
Our intention is to...
12
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May
Submissionto Timaru District Council
Draft Long Term Council Community Plan
On behalf of Squeaky Wheel
Mark Low
Strategic Planning Manager
Timaru District Council
PO Box 522
Timaru 7940
Wednesday 13th May 2009
Dear Mark,
RE: DRAFT LONG TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLAN 2009-19
SUBMISSION FROM SQUEAKY...
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Attached are the recent Spokes Dunedin Submissions on: draft DCC Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP), draft ORC LTCCP, & draft Otago Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP).
Wondered about Phaedra sending a copy of the ORC LTCCP and ORLTP to ORC ahead of Spokes Dunedin's submission.
Jane Turnball (ORC Transport Policy) jane.turnball@orc.govt.nz
Fraser McCrae (Director of Policy and Resource Planning) (Jane's Manager) fraser.mccrae@orc.govt.nz
Fraser is likely to have received a copy but unsure...
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The Trust has invited CAW members to attand get involved, as our agendas overlap.
www.wellingtoncivictrust.org
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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Submission on Wellington City Council
Draft Long Term Council Community Plan 2009-19
xx May 2009
Who is Cycle Aware Wellington?
We are a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation aimed at improving conditions for cyclists and encouraging more people to bike more often. We are the local advocacy group for cyclists who use their bikes as a means of transport. Since our inception in...
11
May
May
Update: Frocks on Bikes gather on the 14th
“Do you have a novel way of travelling around your town? Are you a
keen cyclist, walker, roller-blader, train-commuter, or even kayaker?
Breakfast's roving weather presenter Tamati Coffey is heading on a
“Transport Tiki Tour” of New Zealand.
His aim: to find the Top "One Less Car on the Road' Town. We want to
see how local kiwis are doing their bit for the environment and keeping
cars off the road.
On Thursday, 14 May 2009, Breakfast’s Tamati will be filming the show...
11
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Present: Bernie, Patrick, Brent, Jeremy, Brian, Don.
Apologies: Sally, Max.
Publication of draft LTCCP's by all three councils discussed, and proposal to write submissions back to them.
First meeting of cycle coalition held in Napier and attended by Bernie. Hoping for good outcomes for commuter cyclists. CAHB could have big impact at these meetings.
Maxs letter tabled at meeting regarding problem with rail crossing near the port. Trial rumble strip at Awatoto looked at by Patrick and Bernie. Need to meet with Napier council at site, and get them to...
11
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May
WET
SURPRISE: Karl Wakelin checks the bike of girlfriend Amelie Goldberg
after she and her wheels took a plunge in the harbour. Diver Nigel
Bullock and maritime police officer Ross Lane look on.
06/05/2009, By PAUL EASTON
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The Dominion Post
A gentle bike ride to work came to a soggy end for Amelie Goldberg, when she clipped a pedestrian and plunged two metres into Wellington Harbour.
Witnesses were quick to call police yesterday, but Ms Goldberg climbed out of the water herself, thanks to a handily placed ladder.
"As I fell, I remember...
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May
A brief AGM with food and drinks, and a presentation by Nicola Bould from the Harbour Cycle Network.
The meeting will also discuss where Spokes Dunedin and cycle advocacy is at, how we can get more involvement, and around what Spokes Dunedin should be tackling this upcoming year.
Treasurer and secretary positions will also be elected.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend - bring a friend!
6.30pm at Community house, corner of Great King Street and Moray Place.
Monday, 11th May 2009.
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May
Councils are under pressure to keep rates under control. What can bike advocates ask for in their submissions that Councils can afford?
Here's some low-cost or no-cost ideas:
lower speed limits reallocate road space to make room for bike lanes, Advance Stop Boxescycle parking stands bike rental schemes such as NextBike cycle gaps through road closures wider kerbside lanes on multi-lane roads
have a Council officer who looks over plans for all transport projects to make sure they make the most of opportunities to improve things for cycling (and don't...
8
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May
350 is the most important number in the world. This number is the
safe line for our global climate and a start line for a global
movement. Join 350.org to take action in your community, engage our
world's leaders, and build an international movement to solve the
climate crisis.
Visit http://www.350.org to join the movement.
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May
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The 15th edition of the Velo-city conference will underline its leading position as the world’s event dedicated to urban cycling. During this four-day event, cycling in cities will be looked at from different perspectives by keynote speakers, organisations and institutions.
“Just because a city is not cycling-friendly today, doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. With the right mobilisation of politicians and citizens, everything can change. The success of ‘re-cycling cities’ depends on the willingness of people to think and act differently”, says Manfred Neun...
7
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May
Hot tips to tip the balance!
You have your time to speak and now you are thinking about how to swing the balance. Here are some ideas:
Get the Officers' Report (if there is one, ChCh City Council does not have one, Dunedin City Council did). This is a report that goes to Councillors from the Council Staff (Officers) which reviews all the submissions, summarises all the requests, and gives their feedback about the requests.
It's like tennis - your group's written submission serves the ball over net, the officers' report...
6
May
May
from Amy at Bike Wise: Tell us your biking story and be in to win!
We have five fantastic prizes to give away to people who share their
cycling stories with us. Simply tell us an inspiring tale about you and
cycling, such as:
how you got into cycling,
why you love it so much,
what you did for Bike Wise Month, or
how you encouraged someone else to
cycle after a long absence.
Each entry will go in the draw to win one of five prize packs containing a copy of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Guide, an Avanti cycle shirt and an Exelite High Visibility Belt....
5
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May
Phaedra is presenting on behalf of Spokes Dunedin tonight at the Municipal Chambers (Edinburgh Room, Level 2) 5.45pm (be early as they were running ahead of time last night).
Living Streets Dunedin is presenting at 4.10pm same place, be nice to support Living Streets too.
Apparently the secondgreatest numbers of submissions were on cycling (100 plus submissions), [The Stadium obviously was first]!
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See: http://can.org.nz/event/2009/03/04/north-taranaki-cycling-advocates-mont... .