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Government Must Do More To Protect School Children From Traffic Danger, Say Cycling Advocates

Friday, 26 January 2024, 2:30 pm | Cycling Action Network

As children head back to school next week, cycling advocates are calling on the Government to protect them from traffic danger. “To protect our children, traffic speeds near schools must come down,” said Cycling Action Network spokesman Patrick ... More >>

Boost Climate Action With E-bike Discounts, Say Cycling Advocates

Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 12:12 pm | Cycling Action Network

Cycling advocates are calling for the Government to take climate action by providing discounts on the purchase price of e-bikes. Today the Government released carbon-cutting ideas to the public, These include funding for e-bike share schemes. Cycling advocates ... More >>

Crush Carbon Emissions Two Wheels At A Time, Say Cycling Advocates

Thursday, 28 January 2021, 3:18 pm | Cycling Action Network

Cycling advocates are calling for the transformation of urban transport, as New Zealand races to cut carbon. The Climate Change Commission will release its initial advice on Sunday 31 January. “Bikes and e-bikes are perfect for many local trips, ... More >>

Why Do Cyclists Ride In The Middle Of The Road?

Friday, 22 January 2021, 12:45 pm | Cycling Action Network

Cycling advocates are welcoming new advice from the Transport Agency on safe cycling. "Cyclists hate it when drivers pass too close. That's scary and dangerous," said Patrick Morgan from Cycling Action Network. "So it's encouraging to see ... More >>

Cut Traffic Speeds To Reduce Pressure On Hospitals, Say Cycling Advocates

Sunday, 29 March 2020, 1:05 pm | Cycling Action Network

It’s time to lower traffic speeds to reduce crashes and free up hospital beds, say cycling advocates. "This will reduce harm and ease the burden on our health workers and emergency services," says Patrick Morgan from Cycling Action Network. ... More >>

Cyclists welcome new road safety strategy

Monday, 22 July 2019, 11:48 am | Cycling Action Network

Cycling advocates say the Government's new transport strategy is good news for safer roads. More >>

Cyclists applaud funding tailwinds

Thursday, 23 August 2018, 1:50 pm | Cycling Action Network

New Government funding for cycling is good news, whether you ride a bike or not, say cycling advocates. More >>

Give me room - a campaign for a safe passing rule

Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 2:01 pm | Cycling Action Network

Don't you hate it when people pass you too closely? This was a top concern mentioned by people who responded to the CAN survey in February. That's why we need a safe passing rule, - to protect people on bikes. More >>

Cyclists welcome record investment in safe transport

Thursday, 28 June 2018, 2:33 pm | Cycling Action Network

Cycling advocates say the new transport budget is good news for safer roads. More >>

Cycling advocates call for urgent action on road safety

Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 5:02 pm | Cycling Action Network

Ten years after the death of Police Superintendent Steve Fitzgerald while cycling home, cycling advocates are calling for urgent action on road safety. More >>

Cyclists call for safer spaces

Monday, 2 April 2018, 9:50 am | Cycling Action Network

A new survey from the Cycling Action Network reveals the biggest concern among more than a thousand cyclists is safety. More >>

Cyclists applaud boost for road safety

Sunday, 17 December 2017, 11:41 am | Cycling Action Network

Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter today announced a boost in road safety funding. She has signalled a new focus from the Government on introducing safer speed limits. More >>

First NZ Bike Expo is a Success!

Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 4:25 pm | Cycling Action Network

The first-ever NZ Bike Expo, which was held in Christchurch on 28-29 October exceeded expectations from exhibitors and visitors alike. More >>

First ever NZ Bike Expo opens tomorrow

Friday, 27 October 2017, 2:24 pm | Cycling Action Network

The first-ever NZ Bike Expo launches in Christchurch on 28 and 29 October 2017 at the Air Force Museum of NZ at Wigram, 10am-5pm both days. More >>

Bike Expo to Boost Christchurch’s Bicycle Economy

Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 8:51 am | Cycling Action Network

The bicycle economy in Christchurch is shifting up a gear with the arrival of the NZ Bike Expo. More >>

The first-ever NZ Bike Expo launches a unique consumer show

Sunday, 15 October 2017, 8:40 pm | Cycling Action Network

The first-ever NZ Bike Expo launches in Christchurch on 28 and 29 October 2017 at the Air Force Museum of NZ at Wigram, 10am-5pm both days. More >>

Kids, bike lanes and safety are top election priorities

Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 7:42 pm | Cycling Action Network

News Release from Cycling Action Network 23 August 2017 Cycling advocates say kids, bike lanes and safety are top election priorities It's time to raise the bar for cycling, say advocates. Cycling Action Network spokesman Patrick Morgan is calling ... More >>

Ambitious road safety goal welcomed by cycling advocates

Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 3:17 pm | Cycling Action Network

Cycling advocates have welcomed a decision by Hamilton City Council to set an ambitious goal for road safety: zero deaths. More >>

Kids, bike lanes and safety are top priorities for cycling

Tuesday, 30 May 2017, 2:14 pm | Cycling Action Network

It's time to raise the bar for cycling, say advocates. More >>

Government must move faster to avoid more cyclists dying

Sunday, 9 April 2017, 10:56 am | Cycling Action Network

Government must move faster to avoid more cyclists dying under trucks News release from Cycling Action Network Embargoed until 9 April 2017 at 6am The Government is not moving fast enough to protect New Zealanders say advocates, following a third ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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