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CAN Cycle-Friendly Awards Finalists Announced
Wednesday, 28 September 2005, 5:17 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Finalists in the third annual CAN Cycle-Friendly Awards have just been announced. The twenty-eight nominations include a cycle crash reporting hotline, a community bike scheme, a training course for transport professionals in cycle planning and ... More >>
Cyclists support raising of driving age
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 10:18 am | Cycling Advocates Network
National cycling lobby group Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) strongly supports the call of Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven for a review of the driving age. CAN chairperson Robert Ibell says: "All the carnage around young drivers in high ... More >>
Cycling group calls for increased funding
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 2:10 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The national cyclist organisation, the Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN), today called on the Government to increase funding for cycling projects to $91 million over the next ten years. More >>
More money for cycling needed
Tuesday, 7 December 2004, 2:29 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
National cycling organisation the Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) today called on national and local government to invest much more heavily in creating a bicycle-friendly environment to help tackle the obesity epidemic. More >>
Can Cycle-Friendly Awards Finalists Announced
Friday, 5 November 2004, 9:54 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Finalists in the second annual Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) Cycle-Friendly Awards have just been announced. The thirteen nominations include bike parking facilities, a promotional video, staff "bicycle user groups" (BUGs), and traffic equipment ... More >>
Cyclists Call For Lower Road Speeds
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 11:43 am | Cycling Advocates Network
National organisation the Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) today supported a review of blanket open road speed limits, but said the upper speed limit should not be raised from 100 km/h. More >>
Rising Petrol Price Not All Bad News
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 11:36 am | Cycling Advocates Network
With the price of oil hitting record highs cycling is becoming even more attractive as a way to get around. More >>
Cycle-Friendly Award Nominations
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 3:31 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
New Zealanders have until the end of the week to nominate their favourite cycling project or cycling champion for a CAN Cycle-Friendly Award. More >>
Cyclists upset at axing of 'Give Way' rule changes
Friday, 3 September 2004, 10:26 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Cyclists are upset that proposed changes to New Zealand's unique 'Give Way' rules have been dropped by the Government. More >>
Cyclists welcome transport changes
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 2:38 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Cyclists welcomed today's announcement of an expanded role for the Ministry of Transport and creation of a new transport programme delivery agency, but called for greater openness and consultation at the Ministry, and for a much stronger focus on cycling. More >>
Cyclists Welcome Release of Draft Strategy
Wednesday, 8 October 2003, 3:30 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) is welcoming the draft National Walking and Cycling Strategy 'Getting There', and wants New Zealanders to get in behind it. "This is about giving people more choice about how they travel. For many journeys, the ... More >>
Cyclists back Green Light campaign
Monday, 21 July 2003, 4:50 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
National organisation the Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) welcomed today's launch of the Green Light campaign in support of the Land Transport Management Bill. More >>
Funding For Cycling Way Too Low, Say Cyclists
Tuesday, 1 July 2003, 9:32 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Transfund's proposed funding for cycling and walking projects over the next decade was described as inadequate by national cycling organisation the Cycling Advocates Network (CAN). More >>
Motoring lobby wrong on cycle funding say cyclists
Monday, 5 May 2003, 2:45 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
CAN, the national Cycling Advocates' Network, has strongly criticised motoring lobbyists and business interests who are campaigning against road funding for cycling despite indications that motorists are happy to pay for cycle facilities. More >>
Cyclists welcome airline baggage policy change
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 10:49 am | Cycling Advocates Network
CAN, the national Cycling Advocates Network, has welcomed Air New Zealand's recent move to reduce the costs of carrying bicycles for domestic travellers. The previous Express Class charge of $50 (one-way) to transport items like bikes and surfboards ... More >>
Helmet Law Concerns Are Legitimate, Say Cyclists
Wednesday, 22 January 2003, 9:46 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) today denounced reported criticism of anti-helmet-law campaigners, urging their opponents to "play the ball and not the person". More >>
Cyclists Welcome Shift in Transport Policy
Thursday, 5 December 2002, 8:46 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) welcomes the New Zealand Transport Strategy and is pleased to see the emphasis on integrating the different transport modes. More >>
Toast for NZ's most efficient vehicle
Tuesday, 12 November 2002, 9:20 am | Cycling Advocates Network
New Zealand's most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicle will be toasted outside Parliament Buildings on Wednesday. And no, it won't have taken part in the EnergyWise Rally. More >>
Cyclists Welcome Road Safety Package
Wednesday, 25 September 2002, 8:35 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN), the national group representing cyclists as road users, today welcomed the Government's road safety package. More >>
