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!
WCC are calling for submissions on parking, in particular the removal of parking at Balaena Bay, so that cycle lanes continue through this area.
Cycle Aware Wellington (CAW) supports lowering the speed limit through the Golden Mile to 30 km/h, as proposed, because it will make walking and cycling through central Wellington safer and more pleasant.
Good day Norm Barker and Bill McMaster
We have a request for the Regional Transport Committee to lobby the National Government.
The RLTS Outcomes and Challenges mentions that on 1st July 2010 Transport enters the Emissions Trading Scheme, and the price of petrol will rise through carbon tax on vehicle emissions.
How do other riders feel about riding Burgess Park? or riding between New Plymouth and Inglewood? Do you ride to the Mountain Bike trails at the Lake - what are the issues you face while on the road? These pictures look at some of the more difficult sections...
attached is the submission to the Rotorua District Council 2010 annual plan that David prepard on behalf of Rotorua Cycle Action
thanks David!!
Here is a template for CAN Submissions, prepared by Christine Cheyne. Replace bracketed sections with desired content, and don't forget to put your name at the bottom.
Thank you for the opportunity to make this submission. Please contact me to arrange an oral presentation.
Patrick Morgan, tel 385 4967, patrick@can.org.nz
Cycling and walking
The Annual Plan does not include any clear provision for implementing the walking and cycling plans.
Proposed RLTS 2010 - 2040
Thank you for the opportunity to make this submission on the draft RLTS. Please contact me to arrange an oral presentation.
Patrick Morgan, tel 385 4967, patrick@can.org.nz
Cycling safety
Submission on behalf of CAW by Illona Keenan:
Cycle Aware Wellington (CAW) supports lowering the speed limit in Island Bay and Kilbirnie to 30 km/h, especially the sections indicated on the maps in the brochure, because it will make walking and more so cycling in these areas safer and more pleasant.