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.
News: March 2014
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WCC has announced plans for improving transport in the Johnsonville Triangle. http://wellington.govt.nz/your-council/projects/johnsonville-projects/jo... These include: a new path for cyclists and pedestrians to by-pass the two northern roundabouts (at the intersection of Johnsonville and Moorefield roads, and Ironside, Helston and Middleton roads) cycle stop boxes at intersections There's a community information day 8 April.
March 18, 2014
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Living Streets Aotearoa has asked CAN to endorse this proposal to change Give Way rules.See http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/node/4794Can I get your thoughts? PatrickFurther to this, I have a 4th-year student investigating this topic for her project later this year (have already mentioned this to Andy Smith). This will probably include some modelling and crash analysis. While we will probably focus on the pedestrian aspects, we will touch on linking in cycling too.GlenOn 11/03/2014 8:36 p.m., Axel Wilke wrote:> Hi Pat,> Spent all day with Glen today; we were teaching some students today.> Yes, good on Living Streets pushing this issue very hard. It's about time to get us into the first world. Admittedly, we had to get our basic give way rules changed first (March 2012) before we consider what we do next. As far as I'm concerned, there are two basic options for making further...
March 13, 2014
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Want better cycling? Have your say today.Good news: the city council is planning to invest $4.3 million in cycling next year, up from $1.8m.But without strong community support, we could lose that funding, and be stuck with a few green bike boxes and crappy bike lanes.Our Council needs to limit any increase in rates, and also has to fund libraries, pools, events, earthquake strengthening etc.We need to let our Councillors know that safer and better cycling is a priority.Shoot an email to annual.plan@wcc.govt.nzDo it today. Feedback closes on 11 March.Alternatively, go to Draft Annual Plan 2014/15 and select Make an Online Submission. Only takes a couple of minutes to register and have your say.State your support for investing $4.3 million in cycling. And say why, e.g.- I love cycling but hate mixing with busy traffic.- I want my...
March 3, 2014
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