Submissions

Here is a copy of our submission emailed off to the NZTA on the 21st.

1.5 million New Zealanders ride bikes, but less than 0.5 percent of the transport budget goes on cycling.
We are missing out on compelling benefits for the whole community:
- better health
- cheap transport
- less traffic congestion
- prosperous business
- safer streets
- cleaner air
- popular
- fun
We need protected cycle lanes on busy roads, safer speeds, and better training for drivers and those on bikes.
When more people cycle more often, we all win.

Sources: Ministry of Transport, CAN

The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) thanks NZ Transport Agency for the opportunity to make a written submission on the Funding Assistance Rates (FAR) Review Options Discussion Document (hereafter Discussion Document).

See attached pdf for full text.

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CAN recently submitted to the NZTA on their "Safer Journeys for Rural Schools Guide Consultation Draft".

A copy of the submssion is attached as a PDF file.

Speed Limits Bylaw Review
Submission to Palmerston North City Council

24 July 2013 to submission@pncc.govt.nz

We seek the following decision from the Palmerston North City Council:
Set permanent 30 km/h speed limits outside schools.
Alternatively, if the national speed management plan changes, set part-time 30 km/h speed limits.

1 Thank you for the opportunity to give feedback on the Speed Limits Bylaw Review.

CAN submitted recently on the LTM Amendment Bill 2012

The submission is attached.  

From Paul Bruce:

A Strategic walking and cycling improvement package
is up for consultation within the draft Hutt Corridor Plan which can be
accessed via http://www.gw.govt.nz/draft-hutt-corridor-plan-201/
or more directly at Full Draft Hutt Corridor Plan 2011

Submissions close on Wed 15 June.

The off-road cycleway/walkway between Ngauranga and Petone is part of this.

WCC are calling for submissions on the Draft 2011/12 Annual Plan - you can look at a summary, or the most relevant section for CAW, the transport section.

Submissions due 12 May - any enthusiasttic volunteers?

Hot tips for verbal submissions from a pro-walking and cycling City Councillor's perspective

Your presentation to Council is an important part of advocating for walking & cycling.

All Councillors may not have read your written submission – though staff will have done so. Always ask to speak to your submission. This is when you will have Councillors’ attention and can make an impact.

Think long term about submissions. You may not get all of what you want this year – but keep coming and making the same credible case. Councillors will then get to know that you mean business, have support, and won’t go away.

Your ongoing relationships with staff are important in making progress.

Be organised, articulate, and committed.