Glen Koorey wrote to me about my comments on painted lines on the roads being unsafe: Hi Garry, good to read another weekly Tuesday Club newsletter. Just thought that I would weigh into the “painted cycle lanes are dangerous” discussion, because I’m wary that some of the research out there is … [Read more...]
Mass rapid transit, climate change, and Huanui Lane
You may not know Huanui Lane and if you do, you might be wondering what it's got to do with those big topics of our time. Well, hear me out. Huanui Lane got built as part of the East Frame. It runs between Armagh Street and Lichfield Street some 50 m east of and parallel to Manchester Street. … [Read more...]
More on cycleways…
I had an interesting email about women on bikes some of which is here: As a quick summary, women have greater safety concerns and stronger preferences for separated cycleways. This in part stems from our increased sense of personal safety once we have children, the need to be accompanying others … [Read more...]
Cyclways
It does bug me when the Press produces yet another article on the bad money that is being spent on cycleways. Then this is followed up by another rant from Mike Yardley about them. It’s all so predictable. And boringly out of date. I saved this article up before I left for holidays … [Read more...]
Traffic debates in the Northern suburbs
In our part of the world, we are living with changes to the roading system. I received an email from my local MP asking for me to get involved in making a submission to the City Council. It was good to see an MP and the local Councillor seeking feedback from the community. So, I read the CCC … [Read more...]
A nostalgic view down memory lane about DC3 aircraft:
For those of us of a certain age the DC3 was often the first plane we flew on. I was 22 before I first went on a plane. Below is a marvellous article about how the DC3 has been banned from flying in the UK because of “health and safety” danger. The sort of people who write health and safety plans … [Read more...]
Climate emergency: councils plan to increase emissions
The plan – what does it mean? You may think: “Surely, we’ve got to do something about climate change; isn’t this the way forward?” And that’s the crux of the matter. Yes, climate change should be at the forefront of all decision making. Greater Christchurch's public transport proposal will make … [Read more...]
Biketober:
There is to be a celebration of biking in Christchurch during October. Seeing I can’t celebrate Movember, and I ride a bike, then I think I’ll join this one… Biketober Christchurch Submit your photos and video of biking in Christchurch this October to showcase the city’s cycling culture and be … [Read more...]
Cycling numbers are growing in Christchurch:
I can only be described as a fair-weather cyclist. When it rains, I’m scared I might shrink and immediately I resort to driving. However, the cold never worries me. That’s what heaps of cold weather gear is for. Recently my son, Johnny, purchased a cross country e-bike. A ride up the street scared … [Read more...]
The promise of infrastructure projects by political parties is so old hat its boring:
I was on New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) when the National Party last came into power. The new Minister of Transport, Steven Joyce, handed us a shopping list called “Roads of National Significance”. This was a mis-description. It should have been labelled “Marginal seats retention … [Read more...]