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Draft Road and Cycleway User policy

22
Oct

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...

October 22, 2014 DavidHawke READ MORE

NTCA Submission on the draft CSP Recommendations

21
Oct

Here is a copy of our submission emailed off to the NZTA on the 21st.

 

October 21, 2014 Graeme READ MORE

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20
Oct

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October 20, 2014 moava READ MORE

Nelson to play host to major walking and cycling conference

14
Oct

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...

October 14, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Action needed on cycling safety

29
Sep

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...

September 29, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Cyclists welcome Greens' $300m investment in health and better transport

12
Sep

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...

September 12, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Greens' transport plan a game-changer for Wellington

8
Sep

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...

September 8, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

2WALKandCYCLE Post Conference Ride

21
Aug


There are still places on the post-conference ride. Two and four day options are available. Contact Alastair Smith with your preferences.

August 21, 2014 AlastairS READ MORE

Cyclists welcome investment in health and better transport

18
Aug


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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August 18, 2014 Graeme READ MORE

Finalists announced for Cycle Friendly Awards 2014

11
Aug

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...

August 11, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

NZTA Cycle Friendly Awards 2014 Finalists

8
Aug

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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August 8, 2014 Dirk READ MORE

Sign our e-petition by 11 August: Triple the NZ cycling budget

31
Jul

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...

July 31, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Cyclists want answers from political parties

9
Jul


Cyclists want answers from political parties

Cyclists are calling for better protection, following the Coroner's inquest into the death of Jane Farrelly, held in Hamilton this week.

Mrs Farrelly was killed after being struck by a truck near Taupo on March 16 last year.

Cycling Advocates Network spokesman Patrick Morgan said many people are angry, and want to know what the Government will do to protect them.

Coverage of the Coroner's inquest into Jane Farrelly's death is disturbing, he said.

"The Police investigator is reported as saying...

July 9, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

New Zealand Mobilities Symposium: Future mobilities and resilience

25
Jun

Attached are slides from my talk at the 5th New Zealand Mobilities Symposium: Future mobilities and resilience, 3 July 2014
Patrick Morgan

 

 

June 25, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

2014 draft GPS resources

17
Jun

1.5 million New Zealanders ride bikes, but less than 0.5 percent of the transport budget goes on cycling.
We are missing out on compelling benefits for the whole community:
- better health
- cheap transport
- less traffic congestion
- prosperous business
- safer streets
- cleaner air
- popular
- fun
We need protected cycle lanes on busy roads, safer speeds, and better training for drivers and those on bikes.
When more people cycle more often, we all win.

Sources: Ministry of Transport, CAN

Have your say on...

June 17, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Island Bay to City Cycleway Fact Sheet

12
Jun


Cycle Aware Wellington is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation aimed at improving conditions for cyclists and encouraging more people to bike more often. We advocate for people who use their bikes for transport and recreation. Since 1994, we have worked constructively with councils, government, business and the community on a wide variety of cycling projects. We represent 600 members and supporters, and the 70,000 Wellingtonians who ride bikes.

Many people have questions about the planned cycleway. Here's some responses.

What's the plan?...

June 12, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Job Vacancy - RUW Project Manager

20
May


Situation Vacant - Project Based Work

The Road User Workshop programme is a programme designed to educate cyclists and professional drivers about sharing the road with each other. The programme, developed and delivered by the Cycling Advocates' Network in cooperation with BikeNZ, is currently funded by the Road Safety Trust and overseen by NZTA. Working alongside other road users including representatives from the transport industry, the programme aims to make New Zealand roads a safer and more pleasant environment for all road users.

The CAN-managed project requires a project...

May 20, 2014 Graeme READ MORE

WCC approves $4.3m cycling budget

7
May

It's a huge day for Wellington: am thrilled that our city council today unanimously approved the cycling budget of $4.3m. (For context, total transport budget is $69m).

This is a win for all of us - whether you ride a bike or not. Less congestion, less pressure on parking. More fun. More choices. Safer streets. More smiles.

Big thanks to everyone who worked over the past decade to get us here. Chapeau!

May 7, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Memorial Ride 15 April 2014 video

5
May

CAN arranged a series of actions to protect the 1.5 million NZers on bikes. We are calling on all political parties to pledge to act on the Cycling Expert Safety Panel's report, due in Sept. Their first meeting was Tuesday 15 April.
These rides celebrate the lives of those people lost to us while cycling and to push for change to ensure these deaths stop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBnwdQ3rHDQ&feature=youtu.be

May 5, 2014 Patrick READ MORE

Love Cycling campaign

1
May

 

Do you want safer and more attractive cycling in New Zealand? Vote cycling.


Whether you are a family with kids, a mountain biker, roadie, frock on bike, commuter or simply love to ride, now is the time to take action.

The General Election is on Saturday 20 September. We need help to make cycling an election issue, so candidates realise that there are a lot of cyclists out there, most of whom vote.

How you can help

Vote
Check your enrolment at elections.org.nz
Vote for the party and...

May 1, 2014 Patrick READ MORE