Submissions

The following submission has been compiled by Cycle Action Waikato (CAW) to outline to the reader the important requirements essential to make a dedicated cycle network a success. We would emphasize that building a dedicated cycle network in Hamilton is not an experiment but a well proven piece of urban infrastructure that has been successfully built in many overseas cities. We urge you to open all the attached links under heading 6.0 Reference material as this is important support material for this submission.

Generally, Waikato Cycle Action Network group agreed with the recommendations.
We would like to highlight that "separation of high volume freight traffic and cyclists" is very important priority.  Also, we would like to see clarification for the reader of the different types of cyclists; Neighbourhood cycling, Commuter cycling, cyclist that use cycling for fitness / sport and recreational / touring cyclist.

Cycle Action Waikato (CAW) supports the intention of the Hamilton Biking Plan. We see this as a positive step towards making cycling a safe, viable, and enjoyable experience for all Hamiltonians. We appreciate the work put into this plan by the working group. CAW are greatly encouraged that you are choosing to support the future of cycling in Hamilton.

Island Bay Cycle Lanes - 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 cycle projects. We represent around 600 members and supporters.

Key points of our submission

• Support ecological and cultural objectives of plan
• Support continued access for biking and walking
• Support access from the lakes area to Baring Head

Key points of our submission:

● We strongly support option 2 – kerbside cycle lanes. 

● We support the installation of bus­stop bypasses, with no preference for whether bus 

shelters are on the footpath or island side. 

● We strongly encourage you to re­visit your intersection designs, and upgrade intersections 

to the same level as the cycle lanes. 

● We strongly encourage you to re­visit your proposal to do nothing through the shopping 

area (between Medway St & Avon St), as we believe there is room for a northbound cycle 

Key points of our submission

● We support all the detail in Hutt Cycle Network’s submission.

● We urge you to support cycling with greater financial investment.

● You need to develop a network of safe recreational and commuting cycleways.

● You need to urgently address some specific cycling issues in Hutt City.

Key points of our submission:

● Cycling should be seen as a transport system, alongside other modes.

● Integrating cycling with public transport extends the reach and utility of the overall transport

system.

● A public bike scheme should form part of the public transport system.

● Cycle routes should be parallel to bus routes, rather than sharing bus lanes.

● Separated cycle lanes should be built on or parallel to the entire Golden Mile.

● Bus driver / cyclist workshops should continue.