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2 Walk and Cycle Conference 2012, Hastings

Submitted by glen on 17 July, 2011 - 12:34

2 Walk and Cycle Conference, 22-24 Feb 2012
The first ever joint NZ Walking and Cycling conference was held in Feb 2012 in Hastings, with nearly 200 delegates attending. Over 70 speakers presented - Presentations are now available to view.

Co-benefits of Walking and Cycling (course)

Submitted by Alex admin on 9 December, 2010 - 15:23
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Co-benefits of Walking and Cycling
(Thursday 10 February)

Register now for this course!

Presented by the New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities

Overview
This course is designed to bring together key local and international researchers, with policy analysts in local and central government, NGOs and members of the public, to consider the evidence for co-benefits of active journeys -- particularly benefits for population health, climate change, and quality of life -- and how this evidence can be strengthened and acted upon effectively.

Let's stop backpedalling and improve roads for cyclists

Submitted by Alex admin on 25 November, 2010 - 12:30
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New Zealand's cyclist crash statistics are among the worst in the developed world.

Chief Coroner Judge Neil MacLean's response - to consider if driving laws need to be changed - is a step in the right direction. Sadly, it has taken the lives of five cyclists to get to this point, despite more than 10 years of petitions and submissions.

Tawa Shared Path

Submitted by Alex admin on 25 November, 2010 - 11:14

The current proposal is for a shared path (for both cyclists and pedestrians like Ara Harakeke) to be constructed from Takapu Station through to Kenepuru Station and for most part following the railway corridor.  Porirua City Council will pick up the pathway from Kenepuru Station north.
 
Advantages of the current proposal
a)  Will travel past the existing MTB skills area developed by TORRC, hence there will be greater exposure and opportunity to use this cycling asset.

Vacancy: Let's Go Travel Planner (18 month fixed-term)

Submitted by Alex admin on 18 November, 2010 - 12:18
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We are seeking an experienced facilitator with a passion for sustainable transport to help us implement travel planning for the Let’s Go project, to promote active travel to the district’s community.

The job entails education, promotion and publicity of walking, cycling and taking the bus as viable, safe and enjoyable transport options.

This includes:

WCC Safe and Sustainable Transport Grants

Submitted by Alex admin on 18 November, 2010 - 11:10

Research Report 417 Auditing Public Transport Accessibility in New Zealand

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This research project, conducted in 2007 2009, reviewed international best practice for auditing public transport (PT) accessibility, and developed and piloted a New Zealand-specific PT accessibility audit methodology.

Research Report 417 Auditing Public Transport Accessibility in New Zealand, and Ltd, Pinnacle Research Policy , NZTA, 10/2010, p.150, (2010)

Low-Traffic Streets = More Community, More Local Friends (Video)

Submitted by Alex admin on 8 November, 2010 - 13:41
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Does This Match Your Experience?

Model Community info now on the NZTA website

Submitted by Alex admin on 26 July, 2010 - 10:21
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Hi all,

Just letting you all know that we now have information on Model Communities on our Website.

You can access the info at either of the two links below;

Walking & Cycling

Model Communities

It should provide you with a good overview of Model Communities but if you have any further queries don’t hesitate in touching base.

Gerry Dance
Principal Advisor, Network Management
NZTA

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