Transport: It's the economy, stupidAn article highlighting the economic nonsense of the Govt's current motorway-focused transport programme.By Glen KooreyIn New Zealand, transport is a very hot topic in local government yet barely features at the national level. A number of mayoralties have been won and lost in the past on the back of controversial transport projects (road through Hagley Park, anyone?) but I have yet to see it become one of the defining issues in a general election.It is ironic therefore that the majority of transport funding in this country is so tightly controlled at the central government level. Local cities and districts can talk all they like about what they and their residents would like to see for transport in their area, but they are ultimately beholden to the whims of the government of the day.And so it is that the latest National Land...
News: September 2012
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A cycling expert is calling on the Government to provide dedicated cycleways with curbing channels to protect cyclists from traffic.Professor Simon Kingham from Canterbury University said there was a perception cycling was unsafe compared with other forms of transport, but the overall risk was actually lower when the health benefits of exercise were taken into account."The main barrier to people cycling is that they don't feel safe - it's absolutely clear and we've done some research in Christchurch on that about three years ago."Dr Kingham said more people would cycle to and from work if it was seen to be safer."It's people's perceptions of what is safe, and what people have made very clear is they want to be separated from traffic. They don't want to be cycling on a road with nothing but a painted white line between them and a car."They want some sort of physical barrier whether it be...
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CAN Do 2013 includes our AGM, workshops, training, rides, plenty of food and drink and a chance to catch up with fellow "CANners" from around New Zealand.It is likely to be in Auckland in March or April.Check again for more details.
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Cycling Advocates' Network appeal Donate at http://can.org.nz/donateAt CAN we're united by our love of cycling and all the benefits it brings: to our health, wallets, well-being, family and friends, community, and our environment.CAN is committed to a broad vision:To promote the benefits of everyday cycling: cost savings, better health, less congestion, cleaner air, reduced reliance on imported fuel, and a better quality of life.By donating today you'll help ensure we have the staff and resources to achieve our vision. More than ever, the tight economic environment opens the door to develop affordable, sustainable, and healthy transport opportunities throughout New Zealand, but this requires the will of the people. As an a-political organisation, CAN is the credible and authoritative voice for the everyday cyclist.With your financial support, CAN is able...