News

Gil Penalosa is coming to New
Zealand.

Gil (http://walkandbikeforlife.org/) is an internationally renowned expert
on alternative transport who has achieved tremendous results
overseas, changing the way cities are planned and communities
interact.

He will be sharing his experiences and
revealing how a simple change in behaviour, resulted in incredible changes
in attitude, happiness and health for citizens of Bogota,
Ottawa and Paris. He is both inspiring and
educational.

The New Zealand Transport Agency...

Submission to Wellington City Council

Safer Roads Newtown and Berhampore Proposal

14 July 2008

Submitted by Patrick Morgan

Reducing crashes

The best ways to reduce the number and severity of road crashes are to

reduce the volume of traffic, and

reduce the speed of traffic.

Mode shift as a result of rising fuel prices and climate change concerns is helping to achieve number 1. Travel demand management programmes will also help.

A...

Ever glance enviously at the cyclists whizzing past while you're stuck in traffic? Joining 'em is easy -- and it doesn't have to involve full-body spandex.

The health benefits of biking to work are plenty, from helmet hair a svelte physique to breathing fewer air pollutants than those stuck in cars. Regular bikers live longer and are less likely to get depressed than non-bikers, boasts the Chelsea Green Guide on biking to work. And with fuel prices showing no sign of coming down, you can save serious bling on gas -- plus, there's that teeny detail of cutting your carbon emissions...

Squeaky Wheel Cycling Project list for the TDC LTCCP

Timaru Urban Projects List

- to take cyclists off the Hilton Highway carriageway by creating the shared pathway proposed in the Active Transport Strategy (Page 11, Plan Ref. 34).
- the shared pathway construction in Old North Road.

Counting Cycling and Walking

- The Active Transport Strategy (2006) under "District Wide" section notes "Investigate suitable options for counting cyclists and pedestrians".
- TDC to implement a programme...

Hello there

I am very pleased to be able to tell you that a panel of judges has shortlisted the Cycling Advocates' Network
 for the New Zealand Open Source Awards 2008 (www.nzosa.org.nz) with the citation:

Finalist : Open Source Use for Community Organisations

Cycling Advocates' Network
for community advocacy through open source

We very much hope you and your colleagues will be able to attend the Awards event on 5.30-10pm Wed 24th September at the Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington.

If you are not able to get...

Find out who is writing an individual submission, and what it is about. If you want to share with others what your submission is about, please leave a comment.

Find out about the issues that matter most to you, and discuss those with other people who share your concern.

Here you have a list of issues that people are submitting on. To upload a copy of your submission, please open an account, and create an article. If you don't know how to do it, send email to andrecymb@yahoo.com.

General Issues:

The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) says fuel price hikes are inevitable over the foreseeable future, so motorists need to get used to them, or drive less.

Treat yourself and enjoy these wonderful photos and commentary of Park Ave, New York, closed to motor vehicles.

From the official media release:

New York City Department Of Transport and our partners are proud to present Summer Streets. We will temporarily close Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park to motor vehicles and open it up to people on three consecutive Saturdays in August (August 9, 16, & 23).

The 2008–09 funding round is now open for the Walking and Cycling Micro-Fund. Start on your application now!
The Walking and Cycling Micro-Fund is run jointly by Living Streets Aotearoa and Cycling Advocates’ Network.
The Fund provides opportunities for organisations to apply for funding of up to $1000 towards events, promotions and initiatives which promote walking and cycling as a transport option for short trips. The New Zealand Transport Agency provides the funding.
Closing date: 17 October 2008
Download the attached Walking and Cycling Micro-Fund guide
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