Action needed on cycling safetyCycling advocates are calling for Government action, following a fatal crash in Christchurch today."Clearly we aren't doing enough to protect the 1.5 million New Zealanders who ride bikes," said Mr Morgan."We want the Government to commit to taking quick action on the Cycling Safety Panel's report, due in November."The Cycling Safety Panel last week released their draft report for feedback (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/cycling-safety-panel/) and that includes draft recommendations for trucks..Reports from Christchurch indicate that the cyclist ended up under a truck."The severity of these crashes can be greatly reduced by the fitting of side underrun protection rails and the use of electronic sensors in a truck's blind spots," said Mr Morgan."Driving a truck through a tight left hand intersection requires a lot of attention. It...
News: September 2014
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The $300 million investment in cycling announced today by Greens co-leader Russel Norman pays a triple dividend, says CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan."It improves our health, reduces road congestion and gives people more transport choices.""Better cycling is great news whether you ride a bike or not.""With obesity threatening to overwhelm our health system, investing in cycling is a smart move."Mr Morgan says there's strong public support from the 1.5 million New Zealanders who ride bikes."We've invested more than $100 million in the New Zealand Cycle Trails to bring more tourists to New Zealand, and the next logical step is to improve cycling in our towns and cities, where most people live.""Increasing numbers of people have been pushing for better cycling infrastructure in towns and cities."CAN has a 3-point plan for improving cycling1. Linking NZTA funding of local authority roading...
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News release from Cycle Aware WellingtonGreens' transport plan a game-changer for WellingtonCycling advocates have welcomed a new plan from the Green Party to address Wellington's transport issues."This policy raises the bar for cycling in Wellington," said James Burgess, Chairman of Cycle Aware Wellington."$80m over five years on cycleways would be a game-changer in meeting high public demand."Since the 2006 Census, cycling in Wellington has grown by 73 percent, despite no significant spending."The plan's integrated transport approach would show that cycling is an important part of a balanced transport network, rather than something to try and fix on at the edges, fighting with parking."He says investing in cycling is a win-win."Drivers will face less congestion and easier parking. People in buses will have a smoother trip, and businesses prosper in cities...