Submissions

CAN regularly provides submissions to central government agencies on relevant legislation and policy proposals. Copies of these submissions are available below for downloading. Many of CAN's local groups also make submissions on local projects and strategies, as well as national consultation documents. If you think there is a public consultation document/issue that CAN should make a submission on, let us know!

SUBMISSION ON THE DRAFT SPEED MANAGEMENT PLAN 2024-2027

SUBMISSION ON THE DRAFT SPEED MANAGEMENT PLAN
2024-2027
We wish to be heard in person.

Summary
Overall Hutt Cycle Network (HCN) support the draft plan, particularly its principles
and objectives.

1. We commend council for making safety, mode shift and emissions reduction
top priorities.

2. We support the vision for 2034 and, given the critical importance of mode
shift and emissions reductions, urge council to bring this timeframe forward

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Safer speeds on urban roads review by NPDC

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Right now NPDC are opening a discussion with our community to understand people’s sense of safety on our roads and consider what speeds might be desirable for increased safety. 

If NPDC were to follow how other districts in New Zealand are setting speed limits, some things we could see on our roads include:

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CAN submission on the Tongariro National Park Management Plan Partial Review 2017

In 2017 DOC carried out a partial review of the Tongariro National Park Management Plan. Cycling Action Network (CAN) is broadly in support of the new biking tracks and the proposal to allow e-Bikes on these and existing biking tracks. See the attached document for our detailed comments.

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Transport and Industrial Relations Committee: Petition of Joanne Clendon to allow cycling on footpaths

Transport & Industrial Relations Committee: Petition of Joanne Clendon to allow cycling on footpaths.
Cycle Aware Wellington submission

Cycle Aware Wellington is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation aimed at improving conditions
for existing cyclists and encouraging more people to bike more often. We advocate for cyclists
who use their bikes for recreation and transport. Since 1994, we have worked constructively
with local and central government, NZTA, businesses, and the community on a wide variety of

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Submission to Parliament regarding Petition of Jo Clendon to Allow Cycling on Footpaths

To the Parliamentary Committee-

Cycle Advocates Network (CAN) is the national umbrella organisation for all cyclists with an emphasis on advocating for everyday utility and commuting cycling, as well as cycle tourism. The vision of CAN is “more people on bikes more often”.  

 

Dear Transport and Industrial Relations Committee,

CAN welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Petition of Jo Clendon which calls for younger cyclists to be permitted by law to use footpaths.

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Submission regarding Vehicle Dimensions and Masses Yellow Paper

HV passing cyclist

 

Re: Vehicle Dimension and Mass Rules 2002 Yellow Paper 

 

Cycle Advocates Network (CAN) is the national umbrella organisation for all cyclists with an emphasis on advocating for everyday utility and commuting cycling, as well as cycle tourism. The vision of CAN is “more people on bikes more often”.  


Dear Sir/Madam,

CAN welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Yellow Paper which sets out changes to Vehicle Dimension and Mass Rules.  

CAN acknowledges the importance of the road transport industry both as a direct and indirect employer and as a facilitator of New Zealand’s economic prosperity.

 

The proposed changes if implemented would affect cyclists in two ways-

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Eastern Suburbs Cycleways 2016

Oral submission Eastern Suburbs Cycleways

Introduction

First of all CAW want to congratulate the Council on its commitment and effort in consulting
the community on Eastern Suburbs Cycleways.
For this oral submission we want to focus on general considerations for making suburbs
more friendly and safe for people to cycle. We won't go into the detail of our written
submission.

What we want to advocate for the Eastern Suburbs and other suburbs is

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