Personal cycle lane
New Scientist article describes a portable cycle "Light Lane" that straps to the back of a bike. A laser projects an image of a cycle lane onto the road directly behind the cyclist to remind approaching cars to leave room.
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Latest newsletter from the Ministry of Tourism On Monday 27 July, in a speech to local government, Prime Minister John Key announced seven potential cycleway routes that construction could start on this summer.
Of the $50m allocated to the cycleway, $9 million has been earmarked for a ‘Quick Start’.
Mr Key said that the first three large regional clusters were formed by 21 Mayors and Chairpersons in Northland, the Central and Eastern North Island, and the south of the South Island. These clusters, along with the Department of Conservation, have recommended a small...
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Image from Cool Bikes Blog
Bristol is the first city in the UK to get a pay-as-you-go bicycle rental scheme. Called "hourbike", it has just been introduced on a very small scale across the city. There are four hubs and 18 bikes.
The price is right--cheaper than the Velib in Paris--but there are not enough pick-up points yet to make it really work well. The other big problem seems to be that Bristol is a very hilly town. It's controversial; in a recent article in the Guardian there were 100 comments on this subject...
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A short but informative item on implementation of "shared space" in Bendigo, Australia.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Video/CampbellLive/tabid/367/articleID/113422/cat...
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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)
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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...
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The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) supports the first National Cycleway projects announced by Prime Minister, John Key.
Seven projects have been recommended for starting this spring. They are: Waikato River Trail, Central North Island Rail Trail, Mount Ruapehu to Wanganui, St James Trail, Hokianga to Opua/Russell, Hauraki Plains Trail and Southland Around the Mountain Rail Trail.
CAN also notes the transport Government Policy Statement includes funding for other cycling and walking projects under the allocation for demand management and community programmes ($145 million...
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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'.
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Attached is a report from GW about bikes and buses & bikes and trains
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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.
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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. Many motorists predicted the apocalypse, but 'carmaggedon' was averted and cyclists, pedestrians and joggers turned out en masse. In fact, there was so little congestion that even City Caucus had to admit the experiment was a success (http://pricetags.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/burrard-bridge-day-three-monda...).
See http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/07/vancouver-burrard-bridge-bike-bi... for full story.
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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:
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Nominations have just been opened for the CAN Cycle-Friendly Awards 2009. Kiwis are being asked to put forward their favourite cycling projects or cycling champions for the Awards.
Nominations have just been opened for the CAN Cycle-Friendly Awards 2009. Kiwis are being asked to put forward their favourite cycling projects or cycling champions for the Awards.
Devised by the Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN), the national organisation promoting everyday cycling, the Cycle-Friendly Awards are designed to acknowledge and celebrate some of the most notable achievements in...
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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...
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A Berlin inventor has come up with an electric bike which you power by pedalling that can reach speeds of 50 mph.
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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...
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NZ Transport Agency Wellington Regional Office
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Electronic signs add to cycle improvements on State Highway 2
Many things need space to thrive, and the city's cyclists are no exception.
Yesterday the NZ Transport Agency turned on electronic signs for cyclists at designated crossing points at the Ngauranga intersection of SH2 and Hutt Road, and at the Petone off-ramp.
The signs, featuring the symbol of a cyclist, will be activated when a cyclist rides over a sensor in the road. The...
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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...
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From Mark Edwards, NZTA
Hi everyone, The electronic signs on SH2 are about to be switched on (Monday 13th July). The leaflet for wider publicity is attached (for the Can / Caw / BikeNZ websites) The signs are activated by loops detecting bikes or by call button. The signs are sited; 1) facing traffic coming down Ngauranga gorge heading for SH2. The signs alert motorists to a northbound cyclist in the merge area where Hutt Rd heads to SH2 after the traffic lights. A loop just before the bus stop by the traffic lights detects cycles and switches the sign on. A light...