Franklin Rd epic effort! You’ve knocked our socks off!
‘Fabulous’, ‘stunning’, ‘brilliant’! That’s what I say when someone far exceeds my expectations. So, what to say when139 people wrote superb, articulate responses to our call last weekend for feedback on […]
Gold: Franklin sense, and more! 3 fresh designs for Franklin Rd
Updated: huge thanks for your responsiveness – we’re collating 138 individual responses, and will post an overview of your thoughts very soon. Very grateful for your time and effort! Auckland Transport […]
Flocks ‘n’ Bikes – birdwatching on wheels
“On my bike, I get to enjoy being a part of my environment, not apart from it,” writes our favourite storyteller Simon Vincent, as he turns his commute into a flight […]
I see your Auckland protected lane… and raise you a Copenhagen one
A little while ago, one of our at-times-supporters-at-times-critics expressed frustration on social media about why New Zealand keeps insisting on “trialling” cycle infrastructure that is well-established overseas. Instead of responding with the […]
AT says: Have it your (Abbotts) Way!
Great news – Auckland Transport has just informed us that they are moving back to the future again – and the design for Abbotts Way / Grand Drive will now […]
Devonporters – what’s your spin on the proposed new roundabout?
Auckland Transport are proposing to redesign the Victoria Rd/Calliope Rd intersection in Devonport as a roundabout, and are seeking public feedback (due date is Thursday 5 November). You can read […]
In the shadow of the (noise) wall: building people-friendly paths
“Who wants to cycle next to a motorway anyway?” one of NZTA’s planners once asked me, years ago, when we were discussing future cycleway projects the agency was scoping. “Well,” […]
Riding the Ohakune Old Coach Road – an out of town adventure
With the long weekend ahead, our thoughts turn to out-of-town bike trails. Our events guru Jessica Rose rode the Old Coach Road in autumn, and loved it. If anyone is heading out […]
Spring forward – one last step towards the Onehunga Foreshore
Spring seems to be the season for new cycle paths to blossom into existence. We have word that the Orpheus Drive works are almost complete, and working towards an opening […]
