Te hau mārohi ki anamata Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future Submission from Spokes Canterbury 24 Nov 2021 secretary@spokes.org.nz (email address changed from submissions@spokes.org.nz on 5/12/2021) References added after submission (added 5/12/2021): https://consult.environment.govt.nz/climate/emissions-reduction-plan/ https://environment.govt.nz/assets/publications/Emissions-reduction-plan-discussion-document.pdf He waka eke noa Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated […]
Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū cycleway: Consultation feedback 17 November 2021
Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. We would like the opportunity to appear at any public hearing held […]
Ashburton District Parking Strategy & Town Centre Parking Management Plan
Re: https://www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/42470/Parking-Consultation-Document.pdf Spokes Canterbury thanks Ashburton District Council (ADC) for considering cyclists and bike parking in their parking strategy Spokes Canterbury believes that ADC is correct to assume an uptake in active transport for the following reasons: Awareness of the global climate emergency is growing Personal health is improved by use of active transport A […]
CCC – Te Ara O-Rakipaoa Nor’west Arc Cycleway – Section 3
Spokes Submission to CCC on Te Ara O-Rakipaoa Nor’west Arc Cycleway – Section 3 https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/448 Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the […]
Tennyson Street – Pedestrian island improvements
As submitted on 16/8/21 by Chris Abbott, Spokes Canterbury’s secretary and submissions convenor. Tennyson Street serves many purposes – in order of approximate decreasing vulnerability it is used by: – pedestrians including children of all ages and the elderly – cyclists – motorised vehicles of all sizes from Motorcycles and mopeds thru cars thru SUVs […]
Hoon Hay and Lower Cashmere area Speed Reviews
Submissions on two CCC consultations affecting cyclists were due to close on 20/7/21: – Lower Cashmere area speed review – https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/421 – Hoon Hay area speed review – https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/422 The science is very clear – lower speeds lead to less injuries and fatalities. Spokes supports the adoption of a 30kph limit everywhere in suburban streets, such as […]
Spokes’ Submission on Transport Emissions: Pathways to Net Zero by 2050 – as submitted
Spokes Canterbury – Submission 23 June 2021 submissions@spokes.org.nz Hīkina te Kohupara – Kia mauri ora ai te iwi Transport Emissions: Pathways to Net Zero by 2050 He waka eke noa Spokes is a cycle advocacy group in Christchurch, with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN). Spokes is dedicated to […]
Deans Bush / Pūtaringamotu
References: https://riccartonhouse.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Putaringamotu-Riccarton-Bush-Consultation.pdf https://riccartonhouse.co.nz/putaringamotu-riccarton-bush-major-enhancement-project/ Spokes Canterbury is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN). Spokes Canterbury is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. If you require further information or there are matters requiring clarification, please […]
SH75 (Halswell Road and Lincoln Road) Bus Priority
Submitted 31/May/2021 SUBMISSION FROM SPOKES CANTERBURY Spokes Canterbury is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. We would like the opportunity to appear at any public […]
Spokes submission to CCC Long Term Plan 2021-31
Ref: CCC 2021-31 Long Term Plan https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/386 Open for feedback: 12th March 2021 – 18th April 2021. Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport […]