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Cyclists urged to light up as daylight saving ends

30
Mar

Cyclists need to make sure they are well lit as daylight saving ends, say the Cycling Advocates Network and Bike NZ.

"The end of daylight saving on Sunday means it's time for cyclists to check their lights and batteries," says CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan.

"Some may be caught out by earlier evening twilight, so we all need to be extra careful."

"Lights, reflectors and high-visibility riding gear make you easier to see," says Mr Morgan.

"Cycling offers the ultimate trip: it's a fast and flexible way to get around, while improving your health at the same time."...

March 30, 2012 Patrick READ MORE

New Plymouth District Council's Draft Long-Term Plan 2012-2022

29
Mar

Draft Long-Term Plan 2012-2022 is out for consultation

The Draft Long-Term Plan outlines the proposed services for New Plymouth District over the next 10 years, with the first three years in detail. It seeks to reflect what type of community you would like to live in and the things you would like to see made available for your community.

The Council would like your feedback on the Draft Long-Term Plan 2012-2022.

Submissions can be made by:

 

Completing the online submission form here.Completing the submission form at the back of the summary booklet or full draft plan, or...

March 29, 2012 Graeme READ MORE

Wider, straighter, & faster not the solution for older drivers (or cyclists!)

29
Mar

Link to an item on Placemaking for Communities blog:

http://www.pps.org/blog/wider-straighter-and-faster-not-the-solution-for...

 

 

March 29, 2012 DavidHawke READ MORE

Cycle Aware Manawatu Update 2012

27
Mar

Cycle Aware Manawatu Update 2012

RESOPONSE REQUESTED

Hello Cyclists!
Its been an active time in the Manawatu for things cycling with the 30 days of cycling bookended by the international cycle races! I'm writing to update you on recent cycling advocacy activities, to find out what you'd like Cycle Aware Manawatu to achieve this year, and how you'd like to be involved.

The Cycle Working Group (including Councillors, staff, and cycling enthusiasts/advocates including myself as a community group rep) worked last year and named key areas of importance for cycling in...

March 27, 2012 julied READ MORE

John de Bois Maclaren 2-Feb-1932 to 16-Mar-2012

26
Mar

March 26, 2012 Robbie.Price READ MORE

Tour of New Zealand for Hikurangi Foundation

26
Mar

This April, the first annual Tour of New Zealand cycle ride takes to the road. Whether by relay or pedalling every km, teams will tackle a 7-day road ride, either of the North or South Island, Cape Reinga to the Wairarapa or Bluff to Picton.

HIKURANGI AND THE TOUR

Our favourite part? While we’re looking forward to the hot pools at Hamner, we’re even more excited that the Hikurangi Foundation has been chosen as one of three official recipient charities of funds raised by the Tour. That means teams can choose to turn their ride into a fundraiser with lasting impacts. We’re...

March 26, 2012 Alex admin READ MORE

Nigel Latta says little cyclers hold key to life

19
Mar

There's no question cycling provides physical benefits for children but, critically, it helps them make decisions and develop skills they need to survive later on in life, a clinical psychologist says.

Nigel Latta, who also presents The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show on television, says unfortunately, modern parenting dictates an over-prescription of caution and supervision, especially when it comes to learning how to ride a bike and some children never feel the achievement of making decisions for themselves.

He told the 2Walk and Cycle conference in...

March 19, 2012 Alex admin READ MORE

Get on your bike to beat high fuel prices, say cyclists

16
Mar

The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) and BikeNZ say it is common sense for government and business to fight high fuel prices by investing in cycling.

As petrol hits $2.20 a litre, people are looking for alternatives to driving.

CAN spokesperson Patrick Morgan says local councils and the government need to shift up a gear to soften the impact of high fuel prices.

"New Zealanders love to bike, but many are put off by our busy roads and a lack of decent cycleways."

"The good news is that cycling is a cheap date."

Relatively small investments can unleash cycling's...

March 16, 2012 Patrick READ MORE

Special General Meeting 2012 - Information and Agenda

15
Mar


CAN's Special General Meeting 2012

When: 15 May 2012, 7:30 PM

Where: teleconference

IntroductionNotices to members etc:Rule 5.6 requires notice of SGM be given to:Affiliated and Supporting Organisations 28 days before date of the SGM.  This was sent out on the 17th April 2012.CAN members 14 days notice by post or email. Rule 6.1 requires 14 days notice of any proposed rule change at a SGM be given to CAN members.  This was sent out on the 1st May.
QuorumCheck on numbers either present or calling in.  7...

March 15, 2012 Graeme READ MORE

NZTA report on travel behaviour

14
Mar

RR 468 - Living in intensified urban environments: residential self-selection and travel behaviour

Authors

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March 14, 2012 DavidHawke READ MORE

Roger Geller (Portland USA), Alistair Woodward (Auckland) and Hank Weiss (Otago) interview notes

12
Mar

Notes from interviews on National Radio, 26 February 2012

Roger Geller
Key messages:

1. Build it, they will come.
2. Find a political champion
3. Start with what you have, and keep going. After 15 years you could have a decent network.
4. Start with low-hanging fruit e.g. create roadspace for bike lanes by narrowing wide traffic lanes.

Portland: 6% mode share cycling in Portland overall, 10% inner city. Population 580,000 350km2 area.

Not due to a single effort, but political leadership particularly important. Key...

March 12, 2012 Patrick READ MORE

NTCA's next meeting, 5.30 pm, Weds 7th March 2012.

6
Mar

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Group's next meeting, 5.30 pm, Weds 7th September 2011.

 

Meet at the STOS cafeteria, Devon Street West at 5.30pm.

Agenda:

Anything from last meeting to be discussed not covered below?NPDC goings on/Lets Go.  Anything to support?NPDC LTCCP coming up.  Timing etc for submissions.2012 2Walk&Cycle conference debrief - best bits to report. Can we find a cool business for New Plymouth's first bike corral60 second raves on what's been good and not so good.Plan a ride?Local content article for next Chainlinks.

 

 

 

March 6, 2012 Graeme READ MORE

Two of the give way rules have changed

2
Mar

There are two give-way rules that have changed.

Change 1: The left-turn versus right-turn rule

From 5am on 25 March 2012, this new rule will require all traffic turning right to give way to a vehicle coming from the opposite direction and turning left. This applies at cross roads, T-intersections and driveways where both vehicles are facing each other with no signs or signals, or the same signs or signals.

Change 2: At uncontrolled T-intersections ('uncontrolled' means when there are no signs or signals to tell you what to do)

At an uncontrolled T-...

March 2, 2012 Alex admin READ MORE

Promoting Bicycle Commuter Safety

2
Mar

Abstract

A  basic  premise  in  this  report  is  that  cycling  should  be  encouraged  because  as  the  number  of  cyclists  increases,  the  attention of  motorists  and  safety  improves;;  however,  an  important  caveat  is  that  the  number  of  cyclists  has  to  be  commensurate  with  the infrastructure  built  for  cycling  to  enhance  their  safety.

We  present  an  overview  of  the  risks  associated  with  cycling  to  emphasize  the  need  for  safety.  We  focus  on  the  application  of and  evaluation.  We  use  the  structure  of  the  5  Es  to ...

March 2, 2012 Alex admin READ MORE

Does your bike hide your registration plate when you transport it?

2
Mar

Does your bike hide your registration plate when you transport it?

If you answer yes, you could be liable to an infringement fee as under the law it is mandatory for all registration plates to be legible and visible.

You can ensure you don’t receive an infringement fee by:

· purchasing a supplementary registration plate, or

· attaching your front or rear plate from your car to your bike.

A supplementary registration plate is an additional, smaller number plate that can be...

March 2, 2012 Alex admin READ MORE

BikeNZ and their bike plan

29
Feb

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BikeNZ whole of bike plan:

BikeNZ are proposing major changes to the structure of sports cycling in NZ that will affect all the cycling codes (road, track, BMX and MTB) and other activities such as school's cycling.  A copy of their draft plan is attached as a PDF file.  For those involved with sporting cycling, the proposed membership model is also now available and feedback on that is also invited.

The BikeNZ proposal will see activities that were previously managed by the codes move to BikeNZ and currently draft service level agreements are being negotiated between them and...

February 29, 2012 Graeme READ MORE

Agenda for CAW meeting 6.00 - 7.30pm 6 March , Library Bar, Courtenay Place

28
Feb


Conference debrief - best bits to reportThe upcoming campaign to stop WCC cutting their cycling budget GWRC Bus Review  Proposal for a Wellington Cycling AtlasBike parking wish-list (if there's time)

WCC Councillor Andy Foster will attend.

February 28, 2012 AlastairS READ MORE

77 MPs discuss bike safety and the "joy of cycling" in 3-hour debate

27
Feb

 

And with even The Guardian recommending people sign up to The Times' #cyclesafe campaign, it's clear we've crossed the rubicon.

To cross the rubicon is to pass the point of no return. And given there were 77 MPs jostling to say (mostly) kind words about cycling in a packed...

February 27, 2012 Alex admin READ MORE

Bikewise month boosted as 100 join event

27
Feb

Helmets and hi-vis clothing dominated the Taylor River reserve yesterday morning as nearly 100 people joined Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman for a bike ride as part of Bikewise month.

The cyclists rode from Seymour Square, in Blenheim, to Rifle Range Pl at the foot of the Wither Hills, where they had a free BBQ and a bicycle skills course for younger riders.

Seven-year-old Saskia Bray led the charge with Mr Sowman as both rode in front of the other cyclists along the route.

Saskia got her first bike when she was four and was practising for her first Weetbix Tryathalon...

February 27, 2012 Alex admin READ MORE

Elegant Bike Storage Shelf From Knife & Saw

27
Feb

Designboom shows this bike shelf from Chris Brigham, a graphic designer gone 3D and now making furniture under the name Knife and Saw. . Living in San Francisco and visiting friends in New York, he "noticed that there is a void when it comes to elegant bike management." He's right; this would be perfect for LifeEdited.

Bikes always get in the way - either in the hall, or leaning up against a bookshelf or something. So, I decided to design something to fix that problem. Until I think of a better name, I am calling it the Bike Shelf.

Made from solid wood (in this case, Walnut)...

February 27, 2012 Alex admin READ MORE