CAN is excited about the roll out of Cycling Works campaigns in Aotearoa. So far there are campaigns in Wellington and Auckland.So far there are over 40 businesses that have shared their perspectives on why cycling works.Cycling Works WellingtonCycling Works AucklandThere are compelling benefits that businesses can enjoy from better cycling for their workers and customers.Increase retail salesTransport choicesValue for moneyFree up spaceHealthy lifestylesReduced congestion...and more!If your employer operates in Wellington or Auckland - please encourage your CEO / Managing Director to send in their statement of support. More business voices supporting better cycling infrastructure is a powerful way of helping get better outcomes for everyone who cycles. Visit the campaigns above for instructions on how to get your company's support added.
News: July 2024
Jul
Cycling Action Network submissionKey pointsCAN strongly opposes the draft Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024 Lower speed limits reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes.Traffic crashes in New Zealand disproportionately affect pedestrians and cyclists.Greater perceived (and actual) safety conditions including from lower speed limits can increase the amount of cycling uptake.A large proportion of New Zealanders would choose to cycle for more of their journeys if conditions on our streets and roads were safer.The proposed rule disempowers local communities to have a voice in either (a) speed limit reversals or (b) setting safe speeds in the future.Cost benefit analysis processes are poor mechanisms for gauging the value of a transport project, especially when explicitly ignoring wider costs and impacts on health, environment, and ongoing user costs.Compared to the...
Jul
CAN has released a joint statement with Bike Auckland about our Mourning the future fallen ceremonies held today to acknowledge and pay our respects the extra lives that will be lost due to increasing speed limits around the country.Key points:The government is increasing speed limits under the new ‘Land Transport Rule: Setting of speed limits Rule 2024’, often called the Speed RuleOn roads around the country where safer speeds have been implemented, deaths and serious injuries have been reduced.New Zealanders are urged to inform themselves about the Speed Rule and have their say before consultation closes next Thursday 11 July.We need safe speeds.We’re calling on the Minister to ditch these lethal speed increases and to keep permanent bubbles of safety around schools. And to New Zealanders, if you feel the needless death of one adult or child is one too many, make sure you speak up...