Here at Cycling Action Network, I am proud of our volunteers and the work we do every day. We’ve achieved a lot. None of this is possible without the generous support of supporters and donors such as yourself. Thank you. From campaigning for a safe passing rule to speaking up for better biking, we work hard to stand up for your rights. But bikelash is real. There’s so much more we can do. That’s why we’re aiming to raise $10,000 in four weeks for our advocacy work.Please make a one-off or regular donation to help us keep the pressure on. Big or small, every donation counts.Donate now.We turn your donation into action. Our small but mighty team is working hard for more bike lanes, safe speeds, and getting more kids on bikes. It’s time-consuming work, often taking years of campaigning to...
News: September 2022
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What is Reshaping Streets?The Minister of Transport is proposing a set of regulatory changes to make it easier for councils to make street changes that support public transport, active travel and placemaking. These proposals would enable local authorities to make street changes more efficiently and provide new ways for communities to be involved in changes that affect them.The proposed regulatory changes include:• a new ‘Street Layouts’ land transport rule for Councils to use for changing street layouts, piloting street changes, restricting vehicles, establishing Community Streets and School Streets, and for deciding on other street changes• amending sections in the Local Government Act 1974 (LGA1974) covering pedestrian malls, transport shelters (like bus shelters), and temporary road closures• changes to other rules and regulations so that local authorities can reduce...
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It was wonderful to see thousands of people turn out on Saturday morning to attend the opening of Ngā Hau Māngere, the new Māngere Bridge. A mix of young and old, locals and visitors, walkers and cyclists, and even a local seal joined the celebrations. The bridge will be a new connection between the communities of Māngere and Onehunga, and a vital part of the safe, connected walking and cycling network we are building in many towns and cities. With a lovely wide path, gentle slope, and places to stop for a chat or to fish, Nga Hau Māngere is a massive win for the community, and I am proud our Government has delivered it. However, judging from their column last week (NZ Herald August 25) the Opposition would point to infrastructure like this as an example of a war on cars. I call it giving people transport choices and taking the challenge of climate change seriously. For the last century...