Protecting Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s Transport Future: Letter to Councillors Cheat Sheet
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s transport future is under threat due to the NLTP funding decisions. Your Councillors can’t make these decisions without hearing from you. Help them understand the need for safe cycling infrastructure.
The big bike party with a big point to make
Inspired by a global event, the Big Fancy Bike Ride goes from strength to strength. “In Aotearoa, we’re not ready to stop pedalling yet.”
Kick off Biketober with the Big Fancy Bike Ride
As we roll into Biketober, kick the month off by joining Bike Auckland and friends for the first ever Big Fancy Bike Ride.
Auckland Council Opposes Blanket Speed Limit Increases – Prefers Safety
Following presentations by Bike Auckland, Brake, and the Australasian College of Road Safety, we’re very pleased that Auckland Council maintained its commitment to keeping tamariki (children) safe and voted to formally oppose the Speed Rule. The Central Government will still have the final say on how they proceed with the Speed Rule – and it’s important they hear from you by midnight on July 11.
Cross Post: Raised crossings, hearing the voice of vulnerable pedestrians
The more streetscapes are safe and welcoming for disabled people, the better they are for children, older people, and everyone in between. Read this piece from Vivian Naylor, the Barrier Free Advisor and Educator at CCS Disability Action, Northern Region, the largest disability support and advocacy organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Good for business, good for Tāmaki Makaurau
Written by Lou Annabell for Bike Auckland. Our campaign Cycling Works for Tāmaki Makaurau has a simple message: protected bike lanes are good for business and good for Tāmaki Makaurau […]
It’s Campaign Time…Welcome to Cycling Works!
Bike Auckland’s newest campaign is up and running, and we’re amped. Cycling Works will add Tamaki Makaurau’s businesses to the call for protected cycleways in our region, not only challenging […]
Turning Our Backs on Walking and Cycling: Harbour Bridge Events Cancelled
Waka Kotahi has cancelled its Walk It, Wheel It series of Auckland Harbour Bridge events. Bike Auckland says the cancellation has not been announced publicly but was confirmed in correspondence […]
Decorate thy bike parking with yarn – a ‘How-to’ guide from Yarn for Pride
Every year, in celebration of Pride Month (February) and the growing local cycle facilities, Rainbow Riders Tāmaki Makaurau create ‘Yarn for Pride’, decorating the cycle parking along Karangahape road with colourful and funky knitted or crocheted scarves. Not only does it bring a smile to passers-by, but it’s also easy for beginner knitters and crocheters to get involved.
Want to do something similar or get involved? Read on for some tips.
