'B' is for Bicycle? Yeah, nahA white 'B' symbol, as a traffic light, normally relates to buses. If you're cycling in a bus lane that allows bikes, it means you can proceed. If you're NOT in that lane it doesn't apply to you. So 'B' careful - if you see a white 'B', and you're not in the bus lane, or there's a red traffic light applying to your lane, or a red 'bike' symbol, think twice before proceeding!Worth being clear on this, since Councils often plan for buses and bikes to be in close proximity, and the signals are often posted close together. (CAN's not a legal or traffic-light expert! - this is our interpretation of info from those in the know so don't take our word for it, make sure you know the rules of the road!)http://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/roadcode/gfx/special-traffic-si...
News: July 2015
Jul
NZ’s principal cycling group CAN are today hailing NZTA’s ‘new approach’ to transport planning.The NZTA’s three-yearly Statement of Intent document was published yesterday* to a broad welcome from cycling advocates. The SoI highlights safer, more attractive urban cycling as one of its six key priorities, and emphasises the integration of different modes of transport. Additionally, it sets out to add another 10 million cycling trips in the three main cities by 2019.‘This marks the first time NZ has set specific and ambitious goals to grow cycling, which is a historic step.’ said CAN interim spokesperson Will Andrews. ‘Cycling improves our health, reduces road congestion and gives people more transport choices. It’s great news whether you ride a bike or not. With benefit-cost returns of up to 8 to 1*, the 1.5 million New Zealanders who ride bikes will see this Statement as marking a...
Jul
NZTA’s ‘new approach’ to transport planningNZ’s principal cycling group CAN are today hailing NZTA’s ‘new approach’ to transport planning*.The NZTA’s three-yearly Statement of Intent document was published yesterday to a broad welcome from cycling advocates. The SoI highlights safer, more attractive urban cycling as one of its six key priorities, and emphasises the integration of different modes of transport. This is a new approach and a major step forward for Kiwi cyclists. The Statement sets out to add another 10 million cycling trips in the three main cities by 2019, which is the first time NZ has set specific and ambitious goals to grow cycling. We reckon this is a historic step in the right direction.As we know cycling improves our health, reduces road congestion and offers awesome returns on investment*. It’s great news whether you ride a bike...