Greenlane West not living up to its name
Riding through Cornwall Park you see so many people strolling, jogging, wheeling, picnicking, watching animals and smelling flowers. It’s also a particularly safe location to learn and build confidence on their bikes. Lucy Ruck writing to the NZ Herald ponders why accessing the park without a car isn’t easy and is downright unsafe if you try by bike.
Cycling around the news – 10 October 2024
In a bumper fortnight for news, we share a roundup of updates from the community, our own articles and news from other outlets in one handy list.
Safer, Smarter, Sooner – about these concrete tim tams…
In our budget constrained environment, we need fast and affordable solutions which support more people to feel safe to cycle and scooter from A to B. Pop up protection is a crucial part of the solution (alongside safer speeds) for filling in more of our disjointed cycle network.
Kelston – New Lynn submission guide
Auckland Transport needs feedback on proposed improvements in the Kelston-New Lynn area for people on bikes. It’s important that we show support for low-cost, low-disruption upgrades like this, which will make a big difference to kids getting to school safely.
It’s time to loop the Loop: world class wayfinding on Auckland’s City Centre Loop
The City Centre Loop was a disparate collection of six mismatched projects which weren’t easy to navigate. The work to link them through best practice wayfinding design has resulted in a world class set of design guidelines which will reach well beyond the Tāmaki Makaurau CBD.
Government to scrap safer speeds
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced that safer speeds, including those around schools, will be reversed.
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.
Long Term Plan Submission Guide 24/34
Auckland Council’s Long Term Plan (10-Year Budget) for 2024 – 2034 is up for consultation, and it’s a big read! We’ve identified the bits of their proposal that relate to […]
The Truth about Raised Pedestrian Crossings
There’s been a lot of confusion in the media recently, especially surrounding raised pedestrian crossings. Bike Auckland has put together some crucial facts about these projects to help clear things […]
