Wellington

GWRC have put out a draft public transport plan. Bikes on buses will be investigated (I've been using the bike racks on Vancouver buses - great so long as no more than 2 cyclists want to get on a bus!), the wording for bikes on trains is curious:

"Subject to consultation, provide for the carriage of cycles on trains, except between 7-9am and 4-6pm in the counter-peak direction"

GWRC in conjunction with TranzMetro is reviewing the policy for the carriage of cycles on trains. A proposed policy is to be considered by the Transport and Access Committee next week.  If approved, the proposed policy will be used as the basis for consultation with the cycling community and other rail users.

What is being done to advocate for the ability to take bikes on trains during peak hours?

The suggestion that the policy will be changed to restrict bikes being taken on trains is ridiculous.

The Regional Council have a goal to have at least 15% of region wide journey to work trips using active modes of transport.

Using cycles helps reduce traffic congestion & reduce greenhouse gas emiisions as well as reducing the need for other transport infrastructure.

Maybe work this video into the next bikes on trains campaign?

Spare a thought for our northern comrades, who have a new issue with "tidal flow" - according to the NZ Herald King tides are likely to affect the Northwestern Cycleway this week - Cyclists should not attempt to use the cycleway 90 minutes each side of high tide.

GBBD is on Wednesday 16 Feb 2011

Venue: Under the Sails Queens Wharf has been booked

Money: IK applying for WCC Grant due 30 July, other money to be found, NZTA will cover food, GW supporting the event amount TBC.

Need:  Co-ordinator (Christina will be overseas before event).  IK to ask the obvious ones.

Ideas would be great.

Thanks

Illona

Andy Foster sums up progress on cycling in Wellington:

Cycle Aware Wellington (CAW) recently had its annual planning meeting and over cup cakes, we came up with ideas for potential CAW projects for 2010-2011. But we need your help to prioritise what top three projects we should work on over the next year. Please fill in this short online survey - and go in the draw for a better cycling future!

Cycle Aware Wellington (CAW) recently had its annual planning meeting and over cup cakes, we came up with ideas for potential CAW projects for 2010-2011. But we need your help to prioritise what top three projects we should work on over the next year. Please fill in this short online survey – so we can work on your top picks.

We've received a hard copy of the report of the KiwiRAP road assessment project - can also be accessed online. Assesses main highways in terms of visiblity, risk factors etc.