Hinaki Eel Trap Bridge blessing ceremony – a report from Puketapapa
Cycle Action’s Richard Barter went along to the dawn blessing ceremony for the spectacular new Hinaki Eel Trap Bridge in Mt Roskill’s War Memorial Park, on Friday 5 June. Here’s his report: I […]
Waterways for cycling – a Brisbane treat to add to Auckland’s shopping basket
Like many Kiwi families, we’ve had one of our kids lured by the flash salaries and job opportunities of Australia. We’re lucky our son is on the east coast, so […]
Northcote Safe Cycle Route Update – a pragmatic win
It’s a sad fact of life for engineers designing cycling infrastructure that the sacred cow of on-street parking frequently frustrates good design. We see vociferous opposition from residents and businesses […]
Chamberlain Park Masterplan – feedback due by 2 June
We’ve been following the Albert-Eden Local Board’s plans for Chamberlain Park for some months now, with particular interest in the proposal to make this beautiful green space more accessible via cycling and walking paths. […]
Tiverton-Wolverton Alternative Cycle Route – your feedback needed
Auckland Transport is planning some improvements for cyclists and pedestrians at two key intersections in New Windsor. Both are on Mulgan St, which forms an alternative cycle route to the recently upgraded […]
Upper Harbour Drive to get walking and cycling upgrade
We’ve had an update from Auckland Transport about walking and cycling improvements in progress on Upper Harbour Drive. There’ll be traffic management in place throughout the works, which are scheduled to be […]
Call for feedback – a new green route along the Tamaki Estuary
East Auckland bike champ Kirsten Shouler writes: ** Update: submissions have been extended till 15 May ** The beautiful coastal waterfront along the Tamaki River not only has huge historic and […]
Dutch scenes in a British context – lessons for New Zealand
Take a look at these powerful images from the blog Alternative Department of Transport, created by transposing typical Dutch cyclists into a British street environment… which could just as easily be a New Zealand street […]
Nothing flash; a few improvements for St Lukes / SH16 cycleway crossing
As always, our friend Sarah from the NZTA Comms team, has been a whiz at staying in touch. 10 days ago NZTA, AT, Leightons and Cycle Action met to discuss […]
