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Why invest in bicycling?

9
Apr

Why should the City of Portland invest in bicycling?
The role of the modest bicycle in tackling the great challenges we face, today and tomorrow, and why bicycling is a vital tool in realizing the Portland we envision

In Portland, bicycling is more than just a recreational pastime. It is the City’s fastest growing means of
transportation. In the last four years annual growth in bicycling has been exponential! In 2008, more than one of every six Portlanders used a bicycle as either their primary or secondary means of transportation to...

April 9, 2009 Patrick READ MORE

Hey, motorists! Hey cyclists! Tips about driving and cyclists

8
Apr

Tips for drivers and cyclists, from NZTA and the Ministry of Health

Hey, cyclists!

Here are some tips for staying safe while cycling.

Make eye contact with drivers. Regularly check behind you. Check your bike regularly – brakes, tyres, chain, reflectors and lights. Wear an approved helmet. Make sure it fits firmly and keep it done up. If your helmet gets dented or broken in a crash or dropped heavily, replace it. Work on your bike skills. Practise away from traffic. Make sure you can be seen – bright-coloured clothes, lights and reflectors...

April 8, 2009 Patrick READ MORE

CycleWay Questions for Oral Answer, Parliament, 7th April

8
Apr

Questions for Oral Answer

 

4. Finance, Minister—Statements

 

[Uncorrected transcript—subject to correction and further editing.]

 

4. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn) to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all the statements he made on TVNZ’s Q+A programme on Sunday, 5 April 2009?

 

Hon BILL ENGLISH (Minister of Finance) : Yes.

...

April 8, 2009 Scorcher READ MORE

Website A to Z

6
Apr

 

This is an A-Z index to all the stuff you need: Contact details, images, helmets, logos, media, parking, submissions ...

 

About CAN

Bike commuter tips
Biking 101 - More tips for commuters
Biking 102 – tips for experienced cyclists to share with new cyclists
Mythbuster: Utility Cycling Gear
Overcoming Excuses
Bikes and Buses
BUGS - Bicycle User Groups

Calendar
Campaigns
Chainlinks magazine
Conferences
Contact CAN
Critical Mass
Cycle-Friendly Awards
Cycle Friendly Workplace
...

April 6, 2009 Patrick READ MORE

Permanent Warning Sign

2
Apr

We've received a query from NZTA about permanent warning signs showing not just a bicycle (as is currently the case in NZ), but also a person. The background is that apparently they are considering changing the permanent warning sign for cyclists to have a human being shown in it. It's the only permanent warning sign that currently doesn't show a person.

Here's what CAN members have contributed.

 

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Permanent Warning Sign - Germany

Bicycle path sign...

April 2, 2009 maxwel READ MORE

Green Bike News

2
Apr

The Whanganui Green Bikes scheme recycles donated bikes, making them roadworthy to lend out for a minimal charge.

The scheme has been operating for approximately 10 months now, six of those with funding from NZ Transport Agency and Whanganui Community Foundation. To date, we have given out approximately 100 bikes, with 10 more ready and waiting for their new riders.  Many bikes and parts have been donated, to the extent that we now have an ample supply, as well as a number which have already been disassembled for parts.

Green Bikes stands as a community-based...

April 2, 2009 Green Bikes READ MORE

CAN's involvement in the National Cycleway Advisory Group

31
Mar

The National Cycleway Advisory Group is a coalition of national Business and Non-government representatives[1] who believe a national cycleway will benefit New Zealand significantly, who are already working to bring it about and who offer their expertise and influence to advise on its development.

We think it's a great idea to invest in national cycling infrastructure.  We think it can boost jobs and provide a real asset for New Zealand.  However, a smart approach will be needed to ensure that the investment results not in something that just delivers jobs in the construction...

March 31, 2009 Anne F READ MORE

Riddiford St

31
Mar

Hi,

I sent the following letter to Steve Harte and Paul Barker at WCC, suggesting a site visit to Riddiford St. Paul is available most of the times suggested - just waiting for him to confirm Steve's availability.

Let me know if you're interested in coming along for the site visit. We only need 2-3 people from CAW, and want to keep things constructive.

I've also included below a draft letter Nick has prepared to follow up on the visit. Comments on the letter are welcome. Word version also attached so you can see the photos.

Cheers,

Robert...

March 31, 2009 ribell READ MORE

Demonstration March on Auckland Harbour Bridge

31
Mar

You might be aware that NZTA recently turned down a golden opportunity to add cycling and walking paths to the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Auckland Regional Council chairman Mike Lee then proposed a trial on the Bridge.

True to form, the NZTA dismissed the idea, so it’s now time to protest!

A demonstration march is planned for Sunday
morning 9am, May 3rd, 2009, starting at the Westhaven end of the Bridge.

For more info and news, see...

http://intersect.ning.com/events/walking-and-cycling-over-the

http://getacross.org.nz/

...

March 31, 2009 Scorcher READ MORE

GWRC proposed regional land transport programme 2009-12

31
Mar

GWRC are consulting on the proposed regional land transport programme 2009-12. I've got a print copy of the document, but it's also online. We'll need to get a submission in by 24 April.  Any volunteers to coordinate this?

March 31, 2009 AlastairS READ MORE

Te Raekaihau Point restoration

31
Mar

WCC is asking for comment on restoration of Te Raekaihau Point (west side of Island Bay, on the way to Houghton Bay, proposed but failed location of Marine Ed Centre). This could be relevant to CAW, given the south coast road's importance as a recreational cycling route. There is an open session on 11-3 5 April.

March 31, 2009 AlastairS READ MORE

Tamati's Tiki Tour - One less Car on the Road

27
Mar

Watch here for Tamati's Tiki Tour - One Less Car on the Road in Nelson on Thursday 26th March.

 

Or copy and paste the following into your browser.

 

http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/breakfast-thursday-march-26-2588088/vid...

March 27, 2009 Anne F READ MORE

Journalism student wanting information about cycling on Miramar Peninsula

26
Mar

Jimmy is a journalism student thinking of doing a story on cycling and walking around the Miramar peninsula. I've given him some leads already, but if you would like to give him some ideas, his contact details are in the email. --
Alastair From: James Ellingham [jamesellingham@xtra.co.nz]
Sent: Thursday, 26 March 2009 10:43 a.m.
To: Alastair Smith
Subject: Cycling around Miramar

Hi Alistair,

I'm a student journalist from Massey University, and I'm...

March 26, 2009 AlastairS READ MORE

Guide to Starting a New Group

26
Mar

 

New Group Starter Booklet - A 21 page guide outlining the steps you need to take to start a new group in your area

Draft Consititution - A basic constitution to provide the buiding blocks for your new constitution.

Funding Information - A useful guide to potential avenues of funding

Getting Started Visual - A flow chart showing the steps

March 26, 2009 Alex admin READ MORE

minutes 25-3-2009

25
Mar

Bicycle Nelson Bays minutes 25-3-2009

Present: Anne, Helen, Fiona, Richard, Lyneke

 Agenda items

Meetings and acrtive membership

-need to have regular meetings at a regular venue

-meeting at the pub went well

 

Tasman Regional Land Transport Strategy

Heart of Nelson follow up

Port Nelson Infill

BAG issues

-need to have regular meetings at a regular venue to get more people to make it to meetings.  Meeting at the pub went well but not conducive to getting a lot of work done.  Fiona to send Anne...

March 25, 2009 Richard B READ MORE

Membership Development

25
Mar

How do we get local people involved?

Who do we target?

Who are BNB representing when doing submissions?

Is it the usual suspects or are there more cyclists out there?

 

Anne (not really Fiona)

March 25, 2009 Fiona READ MORE

Meeting about cycling in Botanic Gardens

24
Mar

Just a reminder about the meeting on cycling in the botanic Gardens, tonight Tuesday 24 Mar 5.30pm

March 24, 2009 AlastairS READ MORE

Bay of Plenty Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy

23
Mar

"The Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy covers safety, access and mobility, infrastructure and strategic planning for active modes of transport in the Bay of Plenty. It also includes an indicative Regional Cycling Network, which identifies a series of cycle routes across the Bay of Plenty.

Environment Bay of Plenty has worked with many organisations on this regional strategy. These include the New Zealand Transport Agency, city and district councils, Sport Bay of Plenty and Toi Te Ora Public Health.

The Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy was adopted...

March 23, 2009 chris lenth READ MORE

CAN Guide to Every Day Cycling

23
Mar

Cycling is popular, safe, economical, responsible and healthy. It's also really simple! here's a guide to making your cycling all of these and more!

You can download this guide too - click on the download icon at the bottom of the text.

 

CAN Guide to Every Day Cycling

 

Ride with pride
You’re making a difference!

Enjoy your riding
Smile, feel great, radiate happiness!

Support other cyclists
Help make cycling better for...

March 23, 2009 Scorcher READ MORE

Road Code for Motorists and Cyclists

23
Mar

This page provides New Zealand's road code to help motorists and cyclists share the road in safety.

 

 1. For Motorists - Sharing the road with cyclists

Cyclists can be quite vulnerable on the road as they are less visible and less well protected than other road users.

For these reasons, be alert for cyclists on the road and drive carefully when near them.

Safe driving around cyclists Hazards like parked cars, potholes, glass, litter and opening car doors may cause cyclists to veer off-line and move into your path. Because of this, give cyclists plenty of room...

March 23, 2009 Scorcher READ MORE