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CAN Co-chair Glen Koorey is interviewed by Radio Rhema on Tue 28th July '09 about the national cycleway, cycling conference, and other matters cycling.

Listen to the attached MP3 file (8:22)

The tourism industry is welcoming the news that as many as seven cycleway projects could be expected to get underway this summer,Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says.

In a speech to Local Government New Zealand this morning, Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key said the Government has allocatedthe first $9 million of its $50 million cycleway fund, confirming that work on seven projects is expected be underway by November.

“It’s great to see that work on these...

PM announces first Cycleway projects

Prime Minister John Key has named seven potential cycleway routes that construction could start on this summer.

In a speech to Local Government New Zealand Mr Key said the Government had set aside $9 million from the $50 million New Zealand Cycleway Fund for projects earmarked for a ‘Quick Start'.

 Vancouver cycle lane trial

Motorists Predicted the Apocalypse...
A week ago, the city of Vancouver converted 1 of the 5 lanes of Burrard Bridge into a bike lane for a 3-month trial. This was a controversial move, many motorists predicted the apocalypse and the media, smelling blood, were on the scene to interview angry drivers. But as Gordon Price documented on his blog (choice cuts below), carmaggedon was averted and cyclists, pedestrians and joggers turned out en masse.

Photo: Wikipedia, CC

The Globe and Mail ...

If you suffer from lower back pain, you’ll know that it can really get in the way of living your life. Take time to assess why you’re getting the pain and what you can do about it.

The lower back muscles are very strong as they have to hold your spine and pelvis in place, but often they’re worked too hard due to other muscles in the trunk of your body being weak. Try doing the following tests:

Jim Jackson, Chair of The Onehunga Enhancement Society, has asked Cycle Action to get feedback from cyclists on a proposal from the NZ Transport Agency to replace the old Mangere pedestrian bridge. $12m has been allocated for the project, and one of the three options on offer is to use the current temporary bridge further to the east. Jim says the local community is keen on this.

Here's Jim's message:

Currently there are initial discussions taking place regarding the replacement of the old Mangere pedestrian bridge.The structure is beyond both its structural and economic...

Any volunteers to represent CAW at this meeting re the Seaview/Gracefield area? Please contact Jasmin ====  Hi Alistair The Council will work with local businesses and the community to come up with a “working vision” for Seaview-Gracefield (S-G) 20 years into the future. This project is part of a programme of vision statements for the three key areas of Hutt City - Petone, CBD and Seaview-Gracefield. A cross-Council team led by Strategic and City Development will be carrying out the work. We would like to invite you "Cycle Aware" to join us in a pre-consultation brainstorming...

Ultimate cheapskate Jeff Yeager explores green inexpensive commuting options, such as biking. Watch as he scores a used bike at a thrift store and has it repaired for a fraction of the cost of a new bike.

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/videos/g-word-online-clips-better-bikin...

North Taranaki Cycle Advocates

1 July 2009, STOS cafeteria.

MINUTES

Chair:  Graeme

Note Taker:  Graeme

Present:  Alan, Graeme, Gaye, Nathaniel

Apologies:  Joanne, Stuart, Rowan

1.  Oral submission LTCCP - Alan and Graeme did their stuff on June 5th, went well.  Full council meeting on 29th June adopted the LTCCP.  Need to investigate the details in their minutes to see what survived.   

2.  Cycling conference - Nathaniel and Graeme were in the organising...