Want better cycling in Wellington?Do you love to ride but don't want to mix with busy traffic? Want more bike lanes?Thanks to everyone who turned out at the WCC Cycling Forum on 1 May. Last week we got news that Wellington had slipped form third worst to absolute worst for cycling crashes in NZ. What a disgrace. Clearly we need to lift our game, and the current spending of $1.3 million is failing to deliver safer cycling.Please take 5-10 minutes to make a formal submission to WCC by Thursday 16 May. It's an effective way to let our Councillors know what you want.It can be as simple as a few lines setting out:- your name and address- why you are making a submission- what you want. One page is long enough.CAW has put together some ideas here. You can make an online submission at http://wellington.govt.nz/have-your-say/public-input/public-inputs/consu......
News: April 2013
Apr
* Please note change of DAY - Monday, May 6Library Bar, 6-7:30pmDebrief on WCC Cycling ForumMystery guest speakersSubmission time!Submission on Seaview Rd speed limit reductionWCC annual planDo we want to do a Winter Solistice Bike ride, as ChCh are doing?Cycle lights campaign with police - schedule and extra CAW materialAGM Matters - electing new committee, membership, financial and annual reports. Rants and Raves
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WhoWhatReceivedcopyeditpicsProduction?Katy GlenieWorkplace training NO Jena NiquadetBespoke Yes Stephen WoodTouring after the CAN Do YesYes Yes YesSteven MuirHow many bikesYes Yes Yes Alastair StewartNZ cycle trails yesyes yes yes Brian WolfmanReview of book yesyes yes yesGlen or Axel?Riley kurbs study Alastair SMithCAW update Model comms? Bikewise updateEstelleYes YEs $69m to Chch? Simon K?bike lights YEsTo come Yes Sridhar Restorative justice PatrickCycling in the media Daniel Newcombe?Red light runners yesyes yes yes Nazla?Economic benefits Gerry Dancenew road markings Axel Wilke Neighbourhood greenways Axel WIlke Bike lane separators Axel Ten years of industry training Lynn Sleath Liz Mikkelson Lynn Sleath Bike corrall YesYes Yes Yes Stephen...
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Ash Holwell, Aaron Edwards (WDC Councillor), Robin Rawson (NRC?) and Paul Doherty attended the CAN Do in Auckland last weekend.AWESOME hospitality thanks to the Cycle Action Auckland friends! I have NEVER eaten so well.And a room full of people donating their time and energy so willingly to make Aotearoa New Zealand a better place to cycle - kia ora koutou!There will be a summary to follow - but mainly "CONGRATULATIONS!!!" to Ash from WhareBike who is now on the CAN National committee - bringing light and life! Well done Ash!Loved the logo from Bike Taupo - JFDI - based on a famous Nike motto!Keynote speaker Jonathon Daly refered a lot to urban design philosopher, Richard Sennett, and his books about the loss of the "commons" in modern cities - and possibly our connection with things we make in general, and broadly what makes up our cities. The humble bicycle is a powerful symbol in...
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Monday 1 April, Easter Monday Tuesday Draft news release about bike lights, get comments from CAN people and UK's CTC, finalise and send. CAN Do: Invite people to create and upload 30 second video introductionAdd new registrationsCoordinate post CAN Do ridePhone with Barb Insull re CAN Do logistics, speakers, programme, registrationsMeet with CAN volunteer on tidying up CAN Do programmeUpdate CAN achievements list. Insert subheadings Draft CAN text for Brake's Road Safety Week campaign in May Update Facebook and Twitter. bumped into WCC councillor Iona Pannett, discussed annual plan and cycling issues Attend Cycle Aware Wellington meeting Bumped into economist for a major charity Wednesday Invited a CAN member to send a book review to ChainlinksPhone calls:Marilyn N re instructor training, Pedal Ready programme Paul M re Hawkes Bay...
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Cyclists need to make sure they are well lit as daylight saving ends, say the Cycling Advocates Network.But those using super-bright LED lights should avoid dazzling other road users."Flashing super-bright bike lights can be a distraction, so keep them aimed low," says CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan.The end of daylight saving on Sunday 7 April means it's time for cyclists to check their lights and batteries, says Mr Morgan."Some may be caught out by earlier evening twilight, so we all need to be extra careful.""Cycling offers the ultimate trip: it's a fast and convenient way to get around, while improving your health and saving you money.""Our message to bikers is to get out there and enjoy the ride, and to remember to use lights whenever visibility is poor.""For drivers, the message is to look twice for people on bikes, especially at intersections."Bicyclists, when riding at night,...