Summary: despite political headwinds and financial hurdles, more people are biking for transport and recreation. Cycling advocacy has never been so necessary. What's the good, bad and the ugly?The good newsMore people are biking, more often. Here's Census analysis from Geeater Auckland.A report from Wellington. And from Cycling in Christchurch. On the up:Diversity of people biking, bike tourism, events, trails, bikepackingE-bikes appeal to many. Cargo bikes can replace car trips. CAN continues to make the case for cycling in news media and social mediaWe're building relationships with like-minded organisations in transport, climate, healthy and equity. Cycling Works programmes in Auckland and Wellington Cycling advocacy groups in main centres are doing well. Growing support for cycling at council levelHousekeeping:CAN is updating our rules to meet...
News: December 2024
Dec
From CAN spokesman, Patrick MorganCaption: Celia Wade-Brown MP speaks at Cycle Wellington's 30th birthday celebrationsToday I feel a storm of emotions.Pride at the successes of our cycling advocacy community. I recently visited Auckland to meet with Bike Auckland members and talk with bike industry people. I'm impressed with what I saw, although there is still much to do. Our local group, Cycle Wellington marked 30 years of credible and persistent campaigning. On Saturday it was my honour to ride the completed Island Bay cycleway with champion for safe streets and former Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown. I feel deep sadness as I'm hear reports of a fatal crash in Berhampore, Wellington. While we don't know the details, we'll make sure Police and Council investigations identify and address any issues around street design and road user behaviour. We all deserve to get home safely...