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16 April 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC Radley Park and Heathcote River Dredging

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 […]

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10 April 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC Speed limit changes Yaldhurst and Harewood

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 […]

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18 March 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC Long Term Plan 2018 Submission

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 […]

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Bicycle Happiness
16 March 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC LTP 2018 Easy As

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 […]

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11 March 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC Kilmore Colombo to Durham

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 […]

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priorities in transit
10 March 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

ECan Long Term Plan 2018

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, […]

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Dystopic City
6 March 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC Long Term Plan 2018 Updated Notes

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 […]

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Ghost Bike
7 February 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC Main Road Plan

Due by 19 February This is a very short consultation period and Council is seeking only feedback on relocating the bus stop. That is too bad, as the cycle infrastructure proposed is sub standard. No doubt it is too late to make the changes required. The Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board will be restricted to the bus […]

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5 February 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC Cumnor Tce 1 Way

Cumnor Tce between Garlands and Marshall Streets to be one way. Making this one way allows for better safety at Garlands Road and improves amenity of this riverside path. Part of Heathcote Expressway MCR Closes 19 February 2018 https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/115 Spokes supports this proposal. With minimal inconvenience for motorists and better safety for cyclists and pedestrians […]

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Denton Park
5 February 2018  |  By Dirk De Lu  |  In Submissions

CCC Changes to Denton Park

Changes to Denton Park Closes 26 March 2018 This consultation is to broadly gauge issues with the conversion of some recreational usage to a library, sports centre and community centre. It seeks input from those who live in the area or would use facilities sought. https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/111 Submission Spokes Canterbury strongly urges that adequate, expandable, secure […]

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