What to do after a cycle crash on the road in Aotearoa New Zealand
There are several hundred crashes involving bicycles each year on New Zealand’s roads. Here’s what to do if it happens.
Ghost bikes in central Auckland remind Government to slow down
Fifty-nine ghost bikes in a central Auckland square are a heart-wrenching symbol of the folly of fast streets. Each bike represents a person who has been killed while cycling in Aotearoa New Zealand in the last five years. It’s a fitting tribute for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Auckland Council showed up for our transport choices!
If you have been following the saga of Central Government underfunding our cycleways and how that’s affected our 10 year plan for transport, you will be pleased to know that option 4c, the option which best protects a pipeline of cycling projects was unanimously endorsed at Auckland Council Governing Body meeting.
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.
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.
New Zealanders Mourn the Future Fallen
Bike Auckland and Cycling Action Network held memorial ceremonies in Auckland and Wellington today to Mourn the Future Fallen. The Future Fallen are lives that will be cut short or ruined by traffic incidents.
Speed Rule Quickfire – what, why and how to have your say
Transport Minister Simeon Brown’s proposed new “Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024”, often called the Draft Speed Rule, will make streets more dangerous, increase congestion, and increase emissions. Bike Auckland is urging you to voice your opposition to the draft Speed Rule by Thursday, 11 July.
Listen to Auckland’s children and keep safe speed limits
Children prefer cycling and walking, but most of their travel time is in a car. They can’t drive, they can’t vote and they have most to lose.
Government to scrap safer speeds
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced that safer speeds, including those around schools, will be reversed.