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New Zealand Transport Strategy Takes Baby Steps
Friday, 8 August 2008, 11:11 am | Cycling Advocates Network
This week the Minister of Transport, Annette King announced that the NZ Transport Strategy’s (NZTS) combined target for walking and cycling is 30% of all trips in urban areas by 2040, almost double the present figure. To help meet this target, ... More >>
Make Cycling Safer
Saturday, 19 July 2008, 1:23 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) are petitioning the Ministers of Transport, Police and Road Safety to urgently implement proposed plans to make cycling safer. Its petition includes a 9-point plan for improving cycle safety. More >>
Fatalities show need for better infrastructure
Friday, 20 June 2008, 9:33 am | Cycling Advocates Network
After two cyclists were killed today, the national organisation for everyday cyclists is calling for urgent improvements in roading design and motorist behaviour. More >>
Third party insurance discussion paper welcomed
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 2:44 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) welcomes the release of a discussion document proposing compulsory third party insurance for all motorists. The document was released today by Minister of Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven. CAN policy includes support ... More >>
CAN Congratulates CAT on Sycle Skills Guidelines
Monday, 9 June 2008, 12:08 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) congratulates the Cycle Training Advisory Group, LTNZ on the release of its new cycle skills training guidelines. More >>
Invest in cycling as fuel prices rise
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 5:24 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) says it has never been more urgent for government and business to invest in cycling. More >>
Cycling advocates say 'get used to petrol hikes'
Monday, 12 May 2008, 10:41 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) says fuel price hikes are inevitable over the foreseeable future, so motorists need to get used to them, or drive less. More >>
CAN Media Guide to Cycling in New Zealand
Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 1:06 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) announces the launch of a media guide to cycling in New Zealand. The one-page guide is designed to give media a brief, factual overview of cycling to help ensure accurate reporting. More >>
Cyclists support tougher age restrictions
Wednesday, 12 September 2007, 9:41 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) is saddened by the death of Christchurch City Councillor and former paralympian Graham Condon in a cycling accident in suburban Christchurch last Saturday. The driver of the car striking Councillor Condon was ... More >>
SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards nominations called for
Monday, 23 July 2007, 10:25 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Nominations are open for the SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards 2007 and New Zealanders are being asked to put forward their favourite cycling projects or people. Devised by the Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN), the national organisation promoting everyday ... More >>
Cycling Far Safer than Reported
Thursday, 7 June 2007, 9:47 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Recent media headlines suggest one in three cyclists had accidents last year. This is misleading, as about 1 in one thousand cyclists is seriously injured or killed per year, and cycling’s overall safety is comparable to other modes of transport. More >>
Young Cyclists Urged to Brighten Up
Saturday, 21 April 2007, 2:04 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
New Zealand’s motoring and cycling organisations have joined forces to urge young cyclists to brighten up and to urge motorists to make space for cyclists. More >>
Cyclists Urged to Light Up
Sunday, 25 March 2007, 12:44 am | Cycling Advocates Network
With daylight saving heralding changes in riding conditions, cyclists are being urged to light up and brighten up. Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) spokesman Stephen McKernon says, “Cyclists should light up for morning, evening, and bad weather riding. Most ... More >>
Shock At Cyclist Deaths
Sunday, 4 March 2007, 3:23 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
"We would like to express our deepest sympathy and support for the families of the three cyclists who were struck by cars this weekend, two of them fatally,” says Cycling Advocates´ Network (CAN) spokesperson Stephen McKernon. “Cyclists ... More >>
Prepare for more cyclists on roads!
Saturday, 3 February 2007, 3:57 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
“Import statistics show more and more people are enjoying cycling” says Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) spokesperson Stephen McKernon. Just over a million cycles have been imported since 2001, bringing the total number of cycles to one for every ... More >>
Road Safety Changes Not Enough, Say Cyclists
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 4:58 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Cyclists have welcomed some aspects of the Government's Road Safety Policy Statement released today but called for stronger action to make New Zealand's roads safer. More >>
Cycling to Work Threatened by Extinction
Sunday, 10 December 2006, 1:04 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Everyday cycling is under threat of extinction. That's the warning from New Zealand cycling advocates. More >>
Transit 10-year plan unsustainable, says cyclists
Thursday, 29 June 2006, 5:10 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Transit New Zealand's 10-year State Highway Plan, released today, pays lip service to environmental sustainability, says national organisation the Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN). More >>
Government loses way on roading
Sunday, 28 May 2006, 12:23 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Cycling advocates are gobsmacked that the government has committed to spending an extra $1.5 billion on roads days. "This is a poor strategic choice. Let's be clear about this - more roads will not relieve Auckland’s congestion, they will simply ... More >>
Cycle-Friendly Award Winners Announced
Monday, 17 October 2005, 10:46 am | Cycling Advocates Network
A cycle crash reporting hotline in Nelson and a nationwide training course for transport professionals were amongst the four winners of the 2005 CAN Cycle-Friendly Awards announced at the NZ Cycling Conference in Hutt City on 14 October. More >>
