This group is for the development of CAN policies on various topics and providing technical (planning/design) advice to members and others.
This group work includes policy creation (framework already exists and several policies have been finalised), technical advice and discussion, legal advice and urban design assistance.
Usually posts in this area will be of the type "CAN Policy" and "CAN Technical". All group members may comment on any policy. In order to edit a policy or create a new one, however, you will need special privileges. If you want to do that, please send a message to the CAN Policy Development Coordinator (email policy [at] can [dot] org [dot] nz).
Latest Activity
Posted on 26 Mar 2013 - 18:41 by jdawson
Background The NZ Cycling Conferences have been held approximately biennially since 1997. A summary can be found on Wikipedia. The organisation of individual conferences is undertaken by a...
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Posted on 29 Nov 2012 - 20:53 by Cycleactionwaiheke
Find here the report provided to the Waiheke Local Board and Auckland Transport highlighting the worst pinch point, near miss blackspots on Waiheke Island.
Tom Ransom
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Posted on 29 Nov 2012 - 20:44 by Cycleactionwaiheke
Find here the requst for service to AT I have made about my local road after it recieved centre line painting from Auckland Transport.
Tom Ransom
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Posted on 9 Oct 2012 - 08:35 by Cycleactionwaiheke
Click the attachment to see CAWs suggestions to the Waiheke Local Board and AT on a "Self Explaining Roads" paint treatment for Titoki Rd.
This followed extensive upgrade of the road by AT from a bumpy,...
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Posted on 26 Mar 2012 - 17:41 by Robbie.Price
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Posted on 5 Feb 2012 - 08:13 by Robbie.Price
Have a read through and make comments. The DRAFT is available:http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/Council/Policy-and-plans/Transport-poli... Specific Requests:We support the included projects in...
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Posted on 9 Oct 2011 - 20:03 by StephenW
CAN and the Chainlinks team are planning a special issue of Chainlinks for the start of 2012. Work doesn't usually start on the first Chainlinks issue of each year until January and February, and the...
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Posted on 14 Sep 2011 - 16:26 by Graeme
.Dear CAN groups,At the next AGM, we will be in need of an elected officer to replace Adrian Croucher, the long serving CAN Secretary. In addition Glen Koorey, the current CAN Deputy Chair and...
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Posted on 27 Aug 2011 - 16:28 by glen
(Provisional policy 18/2/13; comments welcome)Background: Wearing high-visibility (e.g. fluorescent, reflective, bright-coloured) clothing when cycling may help other road users to perceive you (and...
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Posted on 1 Jun 2011 - 13:21 by Graeme
The draft Land Transport (Road user) Amendment Rule [2011] is available for comment.The main proposal is to change the give-way rules at uncontrolled intersections or when opposing signals or signs are...
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Posted on 15 Nov 2010 - 06:36 by Patrick
Since CAN presented the 3,500-signature petition and 9-point plan in 2008, have we seen enough action to improve safety?Driver competence is clearly an issue. So let's call for retesting.You can start...
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Posted on 11 Nov 2010 - 14:10 by Fiona
Helping getting Bike Racks on Buses in all Regions - A Resource"Bikes on buses are a big leap forward for sustainable transport on many fronts."(Kirsty, CAN Member)A number of Regions are interested in...
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Posted on 17 Oct 2010 - 09:59 by glen
Thank You for your Interest in CAN's Portfolio Groups!A bit of Background...Traditionally the bulk of the day-to-day running of CAN was undertaken by an elected volunteer "Executive", typically of 10-12...
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Posted on 1 Nov 2009 - 11:30 by Graeme
Background Use of cell phones in moving vehicles can be classed as driver distraction. Redelmeier and Tibshirani (1997) found that: Cell phone users were four to five times more likely to have crashes...
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Posted on 27 Aug 2009 - 17:47 by cymbalista
Background: New Zealand has a form of compulsory insurance for personal injury from road crashes. This is administered by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and financed through a levy...
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Posted on 27 Aug 2009 - 15:47 by cymbalista
Background: New Zealand has the 6th cheapest fuel of the 30 OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries (see Figure 1). New Zealand has one of the highest rates of car...
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Posted on 26 Mar 2009 - 22:35 by glen
Cycle Helmets are a contentious issue for some people and CAN has often (sometimes unfairly) borne the brunt of this contention. This page briefly clarifies CAN's position on the topic.CAN's current...
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Posted on 21 Sep 2008 - 17:12 by Graeme
Motor vehicle speed is a leading cause of traffic crashes and fatalities in New Zealand. In 2008, 61 percent of drivers exceeded the urban speed limit and 85 percent of drivers are travelling 57 km/...
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Posted on 21 Aug 2008 - 13:23 by cymbalista
Our vision, mission, aims, and the general policy statement.CAN’s Vision Cycling is an everyday activity in Aotearoa/New Zealand. CAN’s Mission CAN will be a national voice for cyclists in promoting...
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Posted on 21 Aug 2008 - 11:07 by cymbalista
Policy DevelopmentThis document outlines the methodology for developing, getting consensus and putting in place specific CAN policies.To background the policy development effort, we have outlined in the...
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Posted on 20 Aug 2008 - 19:08 by cymbalista
Policy development has been one of the priorities in CAN’s strategic plan. Find our more about the policy development process and how to have your say in CAN's policies.This area of the website contains...
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Posted on 20 Aug 2008 - 17:56 by cymbalista
Background:
Physical activity and physical fitness are essential for good health. They contribute to illness and disease prevention as well as recovery. Higher levels of physical activity and...
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