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October 2010 Local Government elections
We strongly believe in participatory democracy, social justice and fair play. Therefore we urge members to vote in the up-coming local government elections in October.
Only one politically oriented group involved in these elections have approached Spokes to explain their policies. They are It's Our City http://itsourcity.org.nz/ . The candidates who have signed their pledge should be given serious consideration.
But we want you to make an informed choice. To this end we plan to release an election special around 20th Sept.
Flirting not fighting for Climate Change
Megan was one of the starter uppers of Frocks On Bikes.
Touching someones skin seems like a really good way to bring home the human aspect of cycling.
http://megarillo.tumblr.com/post/945593756/im-a-flirter-not-a-fighter
Click on the links below the article re Mamachari Bikes. This is what Te Whare Roimata Bike Project, Souped Up Cycles (in CHCH which Spokes Canterbury is part of) is kinda of doing.
Bike racks on buses - ECAN looking for feedback from users
ECAN are seeking feedback from users of the Bikes on Buses racks. If you have used the racks, take the time to fill out their response form. You can find it on the Metro site here .
Cyclists Needed Now
Cyclists wanted 19-23 July
Eco Expo is looking for a few cyclists to cycle for an hour or so over lunchtimes this week with a signs attached to a bike trailer advertising the expo. There will be three trailers in convoy. You'll get free entry to the expo and maybe a free giveaway if there's some available, and have a bit of fun in the process. Contact steve [at] cycletrailers [dot] co [dot] nz or 364 0854
Steven Muir
But Cyclists Don't Pay for the Roads
The attachment effectively debunks much of the general public angst about cyclists not paying for the roads.
Bicycle Helmet Legislation:On National Radio's 9 to Noon Programme: 16th of June 2010
CCC Climate Change Strategy 2010 - Oral Submission
Spokes is scheduled to present 24 May 10:15 AM. 15 minutes alloted. We
have been asked to come early, so arrive by 9:45 if you wish to be in
support. I invite others to
share their thoughts. Dirk
Call to change car use - well-pitched cycle safety message in the Press
This article in Saturday's Press highlights cycle safety, but in a positive way. I love the way the young teacher who was hit by a car says she intends to get straight back into cycling, and identifies over-use of cars as the problem. Her bike T-shirt completes the positive image.
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8 Ways to Create City Utopias for Peds & Cyclists (Or At Least Stop Killing Them...Us) by April Streeter, Gothenburg, Sweden o
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/8-ways-to-create-ped-and-cyclist...
Living Streets Aotearoa has great electronic newsletters via a yahoo group which has interesting info such as the above:
http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/elist
There are two ways of joining the group:
