This is due in on Monday 7 May https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/137#form-message Cycle parking is grossly inadequate. Cycle infrastructure is minimal and substandard. This one needs to go back for a full redraft. Spokes is glad to read that lower speeds in the village will be implemented. A 30 km/h limit will make for a safer and more […]
First hour of parking free in the CBD? Minimum cost of $400,000.00 per year. 40-68% of existing parking in CBD underutilized Read the proposal and offer your sub by Monday 30 April at https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/138 Spokes Sub Thank you for the opportunity to make a formal submission on the proposal to continue to provide one hour […]
This is the central government’s policy statement on transport. It determines what kind of transport funding is prioritized. This is in draft form and taking submissions. Due in by Wednesday 2 May. http://www.transport.govt.nz/ourwork/keystrategiesandplans/gpsonlandtransportfunding/ Spokes Canterbury supports the submission made by Cycling Action Network. Expanding on this submission we reiterate and add to it. Support for […]
Of interest to those who ride in the Beckenham/Opawa/Woolston/Ferry Road areas. Due Wednesday 18 April https://cccgovtnz.cwp.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/132 The Opawaho River Route MCR goes up Clarendon Tce on its way to Ferry Road. This is a bit of a loop, good for accessing businesses, not that inviting for cycle commuters or the interested but concerned. Sheldon Street […]
Spokes draft submission Covering a number of areas this will be of interest to those using Harewood Road to commute to the airport, students at Harewood School and those who use Guy’s, Gardiner’s or Hussey Roads. Due 16 April Link to Council site to make submissions https://cccgovtnz.cwp.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/134 Reducing speed limits can make good sense and […]
Please comment with your ideas, share and do make a submission! Due in by April 13. https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/125 Submission from Spokes Canterbury Submission Synopsis Appreciation for the Major Cycleways Acknowledge and compensate for the inequitable funding of cycling infrastructure over the past decades Revisit, improve and deliver the implied promise of Share and Idea and […]
Hi: This could be the easiest sub you ever make, and one of the most important. Go to https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/125 and fill out the form. What to say? Tell Council: • Why cycling is important to you • How it helps you to get around • How much you like the new Major Cycle Routes and […]
For those who commute east west through the city plans for Kilmore Street need your submissions. https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/113 Closes 21.3.18 This is Spokes take: The Accessible City Plan does a very poor job of providing safe cycling infrastructure for commuter cyclists. Kilmore Street should do the best job possible to make up for this. Please […]
ECan has their long term plan out for submissions. All due in by Friday 26 March. There is a lot to comment on here. Transportation is mainly Public Transport and there ECan is looking to cut 6 bus routes. Nothing is in the plan to make it easier for people to both bus and bike, […]
Christchurch Council’s Long Term Plan is now available to read. Submissions will close 13 April at 5PM. This is about 6 pages of text. Spokes expects to offer some sample draft submission offerings in the very near future. This is worth reading if you have the time and interest. Introduction First a very brief synopsis […]
