We deserve Healthy StreetsYou would expect a cycling advocacy organisation like CAN to be campaigning for bike lanes and safe traffic speeds. But as they say, "Sell the cake, not the ingredients". That's why we're fans of the Healthy Streets approach. It starts with an inclusive vision of what we want: streets that are good for us. Streets that are socially and economically vibrant and environmentally sustainable.A street that works for people is a street that is good for health. Towns and cities everywhere are facing the challenge of keeping communities healthy and happy. Healthy Streets™ is an evidence-based approach for creating fairer, sustainable, attractive urban spaces.10 Healthy Street Indicators™ Everyone feels welcome People to choose to walk and cycle People feel relaxed Easy to cross Clean air Not too noisy Places to stop and rest People feel safe Things to...
News: February 2019
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The arrival of e-scooters in significant numbers in NZ creates issues for how we get around. What are the issues?by Patrick MorganAlthough there are some risks, overall there are net benefits.- more demand for bike lanes and traffic calming- helps transition to low-carbon, less car-dependent transport- but risks need to be managed- footpaths are primarily for people on foot.PolicyE-scooters are here already. It's a bad look to seek to restrict something that's already proving popular. This is about managing benefits and risks.BenefitsOverseas data indicate that e scooters get some people out of cars. That's a huge net benefit. Lime claims 20-30 percent of their riders replaced a car trip with a scooter trip. Managing riskYes, there are risks but we need to keep these in perspective...
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No loss of life is acceptable, is the message behind the development of the Government’s new road safety strategy,"says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter.I need your help: 2019 will be a big year for road safety, with the Government consulting on a new safety strategy. But there will be push back. We'll need to have our say to get good programmes across the line. There's potentially big wins on safe speeds, a close passing rule, and more cycleways. CAN will upgrade our digital campaign tools, to help people have their say. Do you have skills in this area? - campaigning, graphic design, social media, writing, project management. Drop me a line and we'll score some wins.Patrick@can.org.nz @patrickmorgan