cycle safety

Peter Dunne advocates 1.5m bubble

Submitted by AlastairS on 16 December, 2010 - 08:28

"UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne wants a change to the road code to require drivers to give cyclists a 1.5 metre "bubble" when passing them" See attachment for full press release.

In this podcast, Dunne expresses his concern for cycle safety, and support for the Great Harbour Way.

Listener Editorial: Breaking the Cycle

Submitted by Alex admin on 29 November, 2010 - 15:23
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Angry and inconsiderate drivers have no place on our roads.

Following last weekend’s carnage in which three cyclists were killed by cars, the chief coroner is reportedly considering an investigation into cycle safety. Judge Neil MacLean’s willingness to look into the issue is welcome. An inquiry by a member of the judiciary might just jolt motorists into awareness that bikes are entitled to be on the roads, and remind them how vulnerable cyclists are to a tonne or more of speeding metal.

Bikes for Life: a public rally for action to improve cycling safety in Auckland

Submitted by Alex admin on 29 November, 2010 - 15:00

Cycle Action Auckland announces Bikes for Life: a public rally for action to improve cycling safety in Auckland - 11am this Sunday, 5 December, on Queens Wharf, Auckland.  

To stay in one piece, ladies, cycle like a macho man

Submitted by Alex admin on 25 March, 2010 - 11:32
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Although approximately twice as many men as women cycle in London regularly, according to Transport for London, 10 out of 13 cycling fatalities last year were women.

AA's "Directions" magazine does article on sharing the road

Submitted by StephenW on 23 March, 2010 - 22:48

Sharing the road: Cyclists and Motorists

Size matters when it comes to sharing the road, says cyclist and motorist, Peter King

"Imagine driving home. Now imagine you are driving home along an airport runway with jet planes landing and taking off in the lane next to you all the time. That's what it feels like to be a cyclist on many of our busy roads."

some pull quotes

School Cycle Networks Key to Future

Submitted by Alex admin on 28 September, 2009 - 12:40
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Article from the Sunday Star-Times 27/09/2009

Cycling to school could play a role in fighting obesity, reducing transport emissions and alleviating traffic congestion, a new report suggests.

Tamati's Tiki Tour - One less Car on the Road

Submitted by Anne F on 27 March, 2009 - 11:35
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Watch here for Tamati's Tiki Tour - One Less Car on the Road in Nelson on Thursday 26th March.

 

Or copy and paste the following into your browser.

 

http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/breakfast-thursday-march-26-2588088/vid...

DCC Transportation Strategy -Your City Your Future

Submitted by Stephen Molloy on 15 October, 2008 - 00:34

MORE THAN 103 INSTANCES MENTIONING OF DUNEDIN CYCLING IN ONLY 67 PAGES ! 

This important document features relevant recent graphs, figures and statistics related to cycling within an integrated city-wide transportation strategy.

Listing of specific Dunedin cycling proposals and the funding that is required for each. 

 

 

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