Want better cycling in Wellington?
Do you love to ride but don't want to mix with busy traffic? Want more bike lanes?
Thanks to everyone who turned out at the WCC Cycling Forum on 1 May.
Last week we got news that Wellington had slipped form third worst to absolute worst for cycling crashes in NZ. What a disgrace. Clearly we need to lift our game, and the current spending of $1.3 million is failing to deliver safer cycling.
Please support the Council's proposal to improve cyclist safety on Thorndon Quay. Make a submission - it only takes a couple of minutes.
Over the past 10 years, the average number of commuter cyclists on Thorndon Quay has increased from 75 to 300 per hour during peak hours. The average reported crashes between cycles and vehicles have also increased from one to six per year, making Thorndon Quay one of the most dangerous roads in Wellington for cyclists.
Want better cycling? Have your say today.
Good news: the city council is planning to invest $4.3 million in cycling next year, up from $1.8m.
But without strong community support, we could lose that funding, and be stuck with a few green bike boxes and crappy bike lanes.
Our Council needs to limit any increase in rates, and also has to fund libraries, pools, events, earthquake strengthening etc.
We need to let our Councillors know that safer and better cycling is a priority.
caption: Hagley Park, Christchurch
Wellington City Council is proposing to build a safer cycling route from island Bay to the Wellington CBD.
No one thinks making people cycle up busy Island Bay Parade and Adelaide Rd is a good idea. What are the best ways forward?
A DomPost story quotes Ray from the golf club and Paul from the Council but no cyclists.
Here's our 2 cents.
Complete Streets
streets for everyone http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complete_streets
Island Bay - CBD cycle route: briefing to Newtown Residents Assoc
17 June 2013
What's your favourite parts of Wellington?
Harbour, parks, Cuba St, Lambton Quay, Riddiford St during Newtown Festival
Fvourite cities?
Venice, Paris, Las Vegas - make a point about what makes these favourites - easy to walk, lots of people, lively streets
If you build it, they will come: Capacity crowd at Wellington's cycling forum
By Amanda Witherell
Who is The Friendly Cyclist?
6-7.45pm
Front room, Library Bar
Courtenay Place
1. Introductions
2. Western Corridor Plan (Thanks Phaedra and James!)
3. Adelaide, Riddiford, John St update
4. Windy Wheels
5. Roll on Wellington awards
6. Women's cycling fesitval
7. Active Transport Forum 23 August. Does CAW want to put anything on the agenda?
8. Bikes on trains - GWRC to review policy?
9. 30-second raves
Wellington cyclists are cleaning up their act with a courtesy campaign aimed at curbing bad biking behaviour on the waterfront.
Video: https://youtu.be/eY8FSTlH5C8
NEW VENUE - Mon Ami cafe, 8 Bond Street
6 - 7.30pm
Agenda
Go By Bike Day
Love to Roll
Greater Wellington Bikeability workshops
Thorndon Quay Wellington City Council is proposing parking changes on Thorndon Quay to improve safety for cyclists.
Bikes on Trains
Basin Reserve
CAW website
update from CAN
workshop for bus drivers