The cities we want: towards sustainable urban transport
(Monday, 2 February 2015)
http://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/publichealth/summerschool/...
Presentation "Successful advocacy" available on request to patrick@can.org,nz
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The original article on "Digital Chainlinks - some attributes" was posted back in July 2014.
What follows is a tentative take on how a typical article might look with embedded links etc. It is essentially written in the same style that I would use for a hard-copy Chainlinks. Do we need to change this? Comments VERY Welcome! I've tweaked the first paragraph in response to a suggestion from Alastair
Meeting the challenge posed to cycling by ongoing urban sprawl
Recent high level planning documents for Christchurch and Auckland continue to propose...
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Attached are notes for organisers of Go By Bike / Bike to Work Day.
These are somewhat dated (2002) but the process is a good one all the same. Technology and Social media undoubtedly make promotion a lot easier.
Source: marilyn Northcotte - many thanks.
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The NZTA Cycle Friendly Awards 2014Winners Gold handed out for NZ's top walking and cycling champions
Gold medal Olympian cyclist Sarah Ulmer and Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade Brown tonight recognised New Zealand's top champions for walking and cycling, when the winners of the national walking and cycling awards were announced at the 2WALKandCYCLE 2014 Conference in Nelson.
Awards coordinator Dirk de Lu says the Awards celebrate and recognise New Zealand achievements for better walking and cycling by acknowledging innovative new facilities, highlighting national best...
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eBikes (also known as Pedelecs) are bicycles with an electric motor to assist pedalling. A survey of CAN members found that over half the respondents (52%) had considered buying an eBike, and 14% owned an eBike.
A frequent reason for buying an eBike included the need to ride up hills but also a desire to ride faster, have more power to carry loads, and to overcome issues from health or disability.
Many members commented that eBikes were a way to attract new cyclists, and provide an alternative to using cars.
"I see eBikes as allowing an extra segment of the population...
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Roll On Wellington Awards reward the best of cycling
Caption: James from CAW with the Brooklyn Trail Diggers Chris, Kevin, Craig and Andrew
Caption: Patrick Morgan from CAW and David from Bicycle Junction
Wellington's mountain bike trailbuilding community has been named as the best of biking in Wellington. And the local cycling community gave a big thumbs up to Go Wellington Buses, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Floyd's Cafe, Moore Wilsons and Bicycle Junction amongst others.
Cycle Aware...
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Let's celebrate the best of biking in Wellington
Once again Cycle Aware Wellington is proud to present the 'Roll on Wellington' awards. This is where we get to celebrate what is great about cycling in Wellington.
Join us on Tuesday 2 December free for the awards ceremony! Winners announced
6--7:30pm at Sustainability Trust, 2 Forresters Lane, opposite Tory St Bunnings, Wellington
Details of the event will be here and on the CAW facebook page.
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Most bike-friendly shop
Most bike-friendly cafe...
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Best cycling projects and champions announced
Cycle Friendly Awards 2014, supported by NZ Transport Agency
New Zealand's best cycling projects, campaigns and champion were announced at the
2 WalkandCycle Conference in Nelson today.
The winners in six categories were recognised for their contributions to making cycling a fun, safe everyday activity for all New Zealanders.
"We're delighted to see the quality of finalists gets better and better each year," said Cycling Advocates' Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan.
"With wide...
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Policy Statement:
A nationwide expansion in separated cycling infrastructure is underway. People riding their bikes on these facilities will interact with each other and with people walking; people using their bikes for everyday cycling will almost inevitably continue to share the road space with motor vehicle drivers. People cycling, walking and driving need to see each other as individual people and consider each others' viewpoints. Any substantive improvement in the safety of people driving, cycling or walking requires attitudinal change on the part of all involved, by following...
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Here is a copy of our submission emailed off to the NZTA on the 21st.
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Nelson is set to become a destination for some of the country's - and the world's - top walking and cycling experts and advocates later this month, as it plays host to New Zealand's second 2WALKandCYCLE Conference.
Uli Neumann, Conference Co-Convenor, says the organisers are delighted to be holding 2WALKandCYCLE 2014 in Nelson. Running from 29 to 31 October, 2WALKandCYCLE promotes walking and cycling for everyday transport, recreation and tourism.
Uli says Nelson is seen by many as the walking and cycling capital of New Zealand and will provide a stimulating and ideal setting...
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Action needed on cycling safety
Cycling 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...
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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...
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News release from Cycle Aware Wellington
Greens' transport plan a game-changer for Wellington
Cycling 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...
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There are still places on the post-conference ride. Two and four day options are available. Contact Alastair Smith with your preferences.
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Cyclists welcome investment in health and better transport
The $100 million investment in cycling announced on Monday by Prime Minister John Key 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.
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Cycle Friendly Awards 2014 - Awards Finalists announced
This year people supporting cycling in New Zealand will be gathering in Nelson at the 2 WalkandCycle Conference. Celebrate people who make it happen at the Cycle Friendly Awards ceremony. Held in conjunction with Living Streets Aotearoa's famed Golden Foot Awards
Finalists by Category with description
ViaStrada Cycle Friendly Commitment by a Public Organisation
Wellington City Council Annual Plan Funding Increase
Wellington City...
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The NZTA Cycle Friendly Awards 2014 Finalists Announcement!
This year people supporting cycling in New Zealand will be gathering in Nelson at the 2 WalkandCycle Conference. Celebrate people who make it happen at the Cycle Friendly Awards ceremony. Held in conjunction with Living Streets Aotearoa's famed Golden Foot Awards
Finalists listed randomly by Category with description
ViaStrada Cycle Friendly Commitment by a Public Organisation
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Sign here to ask Govt to triple cycling funding
I would like to see the walking and cycling budget in the 2015 Government Policy Statement on land transport increased from $15-30 million per year to $45-90 million per year for the next 3 years with progressive increases after that. This is a small increase relative to the total budget of $3.5 billion per year, but would start to make a real difference for cycling. The NZ Transport Agency should take an active leadership role in improving cycling, and should help kickstart local councils by funding more than the usual amount for...