ECAN Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: https://haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/about-the-long-term-plan Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft ECAN Long Term Plan 2024-34. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). […]
CYCLEWAY SUBMISSIONS
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Climate Change Commission Consultation on Emissions Budgets
Climate Change Commission Consultation on Emissions Budgets Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: https://haveyoursay.climatecommission.govt.nz/ Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Draft Advice on the fourth emissions budget (2036-2040), the Review of the 2050 emissions reduction target, and the Review on whether emissions from the international shipping and aviation should be […]
Safer Speed Plan
Safer Speed Plan Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/saferspeedplan Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated […]
Simeon Street Crossing
Simeon Street Crossing Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/SimeonStreet Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Simeon Street Crossing. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including […]
Shirley Intersection Improvements
Shirley Intersection Improvements Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/safer-shirley Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Shirley Intersection Improvements. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to […]
Land Transport Rule – Setting of Speed Limits 2024
Setting of Speed Limits 2024 Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: https://consult.transport.govt.nz/policy/setting-of-speed-limits-2024-consultation/ Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Land Transport Rule – Setting of Speed Limits 2024. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local Canterbury cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling […]
Ministry of Transport – Travel Demand in 2050
Travel Demand in 2050 Submission from Spokes Canterbury September 2024 Reference: https://consult.transport.govt.nz/policy/long-term-insights-briefing-consultation/user_uploads/final-ltib-consultation-on-topic-august-2024.pdf Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Ministry of Transport consultation on Travel Demand in 2050. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action […]
Wigram Road Hayton Road Intersection Improvements
Wigram Road Hayton Road Intersection Improvements Submission by Fiona Bennetts on behalf of Spokes August 2023 Do you think this intersection upgrade will improve safety? Yes What do you think makes it safer? Traffic signals, cycle lanes, shared paths, trees Support the raised platform to slow speeds. Will there be other visual guides to slow […]
Te Kaha Surrounding Streets
Te Kaha Surrounding Streets Submission from Spokes Canterbury November 2022 Reference: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/549 Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Te Kaha Surrounding Streets improvements. These changes are essential to ensure that users of the stadium have a great experience from day one and it is also an opportunity […]
ECAN Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-34
ECAN Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-34 Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: https://haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/regional-land-transport-plan24 Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on ECAN’s proposed Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-34. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – […]
St Peter’s School Crossing Improvements
St Peter’s School Crossing Improvements Submission from Spokes Canterbury Proposal Spokes fully supports the proposed changes on Beckenham Street, including the traffic calming and improved safety for the children going to school. It has been useful to trial these changes in advance of the proposal. For the full submission, please download the pdf linked here.
Three Options for Cranford Street
Three Options for Cranford Street Submission from Spokes Canterbury Proposal Overview Spokes supports provision for confident cyclists to use Cranford Street and to encourage less confident cyclists to use the Papanui Parallel Major Cycle Route and surrounding streets. Part of the original agreement for the change of use of Cranford Street was the provision of […]
New Option on Marine Parade – Option C
New Option on Marine Parade – Option C Submission from Spokes Canterbury Reference: Let’s Talk Marine Parade Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed improvements on Marine Parade. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national […]
Improvements on Marine Parade
For more details, read the full submission HERE. Below is a summary. Support for Option B: Spokes Canterbury endorses Option B but advocates for enhanced cycling infrastructure. Diverse Cyclist Needs: Recognizes three types of cyclists: commuter, interested but concerned, and recreational, each requiring different safety measures. Safety Concerns: Highlights speed issues and the need for […]
CCC Safer Speed Plan
Vision and Principles of the Safer Speed Plan Spokes Canterbury strongly supports the vision and principles of the Safer Speed Plan. The research is clear that speed is a factor in death and serious injury and the risk is significantly reduced by lowering speeds in neighbourhood streets. There is now growing evidence in Aotearoa, confirming […]
Glandovey and Idris Roads Improvements
Glandovey Road • Supports the removal of “car parking” on the shoulder to improve visibility at intersections and to allow room for the installation of cycle lanes in both directions. Spokes understands that there is a low utilisation of car parking, visually this is what we have seen when travelling this section of road as […]
Reshaping Streets
Tēnā koutou katoa Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Reshaping Streets. Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) – is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater […]
Waterloo Road Safety Improvements
Ref: https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/439 Introduction “Spokes” – Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) – is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers. Spokes is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch and Canterbury areas. We would like the opportunity […]
Northcote Road and Lydia Street Transport Improvements
Ref: https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/528 Introduction “Spokes” – Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) – is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 followers and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch and Canterbury areas. We would like the opportunity […]
SH1 Rolleston Flyover – NZTA
Spokes Submission on Plans for the Flyover to be Constructed in Rolleston. https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-rolleston/tell-us-what-you-think/ Submitted on 22/7/22 by email to rollestonflyover@nzta.govt.nz Spokes Canterbury (Inc.) Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling […]
Waimakariri District Council – Walking And Cycling Network Plan Feedback 30June2022
WALKING AND CYCLING NETWORK PLAN FEEDBACK FORM Submission from Spokes Canterbury 30/6/22 https://letstalk.waimakariri.govt.nz/walking-and-cycling-network-plan Greetings, Waimakariri District Council This is a submission from Spokes Canterbury, submitted by email to the nominated officer, Allie Mace-Cochrane at allie.mace-cochrane@wmk.govt.nz . Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national […]
Ashburton District Council Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy
Spokes Canterbury (Inc.) Oral Submission on the Draft Ashburton District Council Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy. As presented by video conference by our Chair, Don Babe on 8 June 2022 Good morning Mayor, Councillors and Staff. Spokes written submission was centred around the transport to and from particularly organised play, active recreation and […]
Centaurus Road roundabout – pedestrian safety improvements
Notes: 1. Formatting on this web page does not exactly match the submitted email – but the wording and intent are the same. 2. Sam Sharland is CCC’s Engagement Advisor for this change. Kind regards, Chris Abbott. https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/510 From: secretary@spokes.org.nz <secretary@spokes.org.nz> Sent: Friday, 3 June 2022 12:22 p.m. To: Sam Sharland (samantha.sharland@ccc.govt.nz) <samantha.sharland@ccc.govt.nz> Subject: Centaurus […]
Ashburton District Council – Play, Active Recreation and Sport (PARS) Strategy Consultation
The attached PDF contains the bulk of the submission, as submitted to Ashburton District Council before 1159am on 20/5/2022 by Chris Abbott for Spokes Canterbury. Draft Play, Active Recreation and Sport (PARS) Strategy – Spokes submission (part 1 of 2) The specific details not captured from the submission follow: Ashburton District Council Draft Play, Active Recreation […]
Selwyn District Council (Draft) Annual Plan 2022/23
Reference: https://yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan22 Thank you for the opportunity to make comments about the proposed annual plan. The four projects that are being specifically consulted on have very little to do with biking so no preference is declared. However, it has been observed that the Trices Road Plan Change has been approved and the Lincoln Plan Change […]
Slow speeds neighbourhood – Papanui (CCC – 503)
From: secretary@spokes.org.nz <secretary@spokes.org.nz> Sent: Tuesday, 3 May 2022 11:45 a.m. To: ‘hannah.ballantyne@ccc.govt.nz’ <hannah.ballantyne@ccc.govt.nz> Subject: Submission on Slow speeds neighbourhood – Papanui / 503 https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/503 Slow speeds neighbourhood – Papanui Spokes Canterbury fully supports: Slow Speed Neighbourhoods as a concept, but speed limits need to be 30 km/h on local roads and 40 km/h on arterial […]
Opawa neighbourhood safety improvements (CCC – 501)
From: secretary@spokes.org.nz <secretary@spokes.org.nz> Sent: Tuesday, 3 May 2022 12:25 p.m. To: ‘hannah.ballantyne@ccc.govt.nz’ <hannah.ballantyne@ccc.govt.nz> Subject: Submission on Opawa neighbourhood safety improvements / 501 Hi Hannah Here is Spokes Canterbury’s submission on Opawa neighbourhood safety improvements. Ref: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/501 Spokes Canterbury supports the proposed Opawa neighbourhood safety improvements in principle. Spokes questions why the speed limit is set […]
Worcester Street cycleway connection (CCC – 488)
Spokes Submission to CCC on Worcester Street cycleway connection https://ccc.govt.nz/the–council/haveyoursay/show/488 Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. We would […]
Antigua Street cycle improvements (CCC – 487)
Ref: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/487 Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. We would like the opportunity to appear at any public […]
Linwood Village streetscape plan (CCC – 486)
(Re: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/486) Fri 4/03/2022 11:00 a.m. Hi Hannah and CCC team As discussed here is our late but acceptable submission in terms of timeliness. On balance Spokes really likes this set of changes and is excited to see these changes and further changes mooted for Worcester St per https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/488. For cyclists Worcester St offers a […]
Ferry Road cycleway trial (CCC – 379)
https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/379 Ferry Road cycleway trial Hi Clare Here is Spokes’ brief submission on this trial. On a personal note, I have used this stretch of road many times as it is part of my direct route from my home in Sumner to Ara and on to the CBD. The different road layout never fails to […]
Spokes Submission to NZTA / Waka Kotahi on SH76 Brougham Street upgrade (FINAL – as submitted)
Spokes Submission to NZTA on SH76 Brougham Street upgrade https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh76-brougham-street-upgrade/ v03Final Spokes Submission to NZTA on Brougham Street – SH76 Changes starting 2022.docx NB Where I cannot replicate the submission exactly – ie images and highlighting – I have commented on the difference by using bold italics like this. Executive Summary Spokes supports the overarching […]
Spokes Submission to CCC on Lincoln Road peak-hour bus lanes (CCC – 461)
https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/461 Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. We would like the opportunity to appear at any public hearing […]
Spokes Submission to CCC on Langdons Rd Proposed New Pedestrian Islands
https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/475 Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. We would like the opportunity to appear at any public hearing […]
CCC – Safer speeds – Banks Peninsula
This is the CCC side of two parallel consultations on Banks Peninsula speed limits, to both of which Spokes submitted on 3/12/2021. For the Spokes’ NZTA submission see https://www.spokes.org.nz/2021/12/nzta-sh73-sh75-christchurch-to-akaroa-and-sh74-lyttelton-speed-review/ Re: https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/467 Attachments: No Which road/s are you commenting on: Summit Road and all roads that connect to it. Comments – please be as specific as […]
NZTA – SH73/SH75 Christchurch to Akaroa and SH74 Lyttelton speed review
This is the NZTA side of the current submissions relating to Banks Peninula. Chris Abbott emailed the following submission to chchtoakaroaspeeds@nzta.govt.nz on Fri 3/12/21 at 6:21 p.m. The CCC submission will be posted to this site, https://www.spokes.org.nz/submissions, presently. https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh73-sh75-christchurch-to-akaroa-and-sh74-lyttelton-speed-review/have-your-say/ To: NZTA The proposals to lower the speed limit on and around SH 73, 74 and […]
Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future
Te hau mārohi ki anamata Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future Submission from Spokes Canterbury 24 Nov 2021 secretary@spokes.org.nz (email address changed from submissions@spokes.org.nz on 5/12/2021) References added after submission (added 5/12/2021): https://consult.environment.govt.nz/climate/emissions-reduction-plan/ https://environment.govt.nz/assets/publications/Emissions-reduction-plan-discussion-document.pdf He waka eke noa Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated […]
Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū cycleway: Consultation feedback 17 November 2021
Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. We would like the opportunity to appear at any public hearing held […]
Ashburton District Parking Strategy & Town Centre Parking Management Plan
Re: https://www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/42470/Parking-Consultation-Document.pdf Spokes Canterbury thanks Ashburton District Council (ADC) for considering cyclists and bike parking in their parking strategy Spokes Canterbury believes that ADC is correct to assume an uptake in active transport for the following reasons: Awareness of the global climate emergency is growing Personal health is improved by use of active transport A […]
CCC – Te Ara O-Rakipaoa Nor’west Arc Cycleway – Section 3
Spokes Submission to CCC on Te Ara O-Rakipaoa Nor’west Arc Cycleway – Section 3 https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/haveyoursay/show/448 Introduction Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the […]
Tennyson Street – Pedestrian island improvements
As submitted on 16/8/21 by Chris Abbott, Spokes Canterbury’s secretary and submissions convenor. Tennyson Street serves many purposes – in order of approximate decreasing vulnerability it is used by: – pedestrians including children of all ages and the elderly – cyclists – motorised vehicles of all sizes from Motorcycles and mopeds thru cars thru SUVs […]
Hoon Hay and Lower Cashmere area Speed Reviews
Submissions on two CCC consultations affecting cyclists were due to close on 20/7/21: – Lower Cashmere area speed review – https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/421 – Hoon Hay area speed review – https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/422 The science is very clear – lower speeds lead to less injuries and fatalities. Spokes supports the adoption of a 30kph limit everywhere in suburban streets, such as […]
Spokes’ Submission on Transport Emissions: Pathways to Net Zero by 2050 – as submitted
Spokes Canterbury – Submission 23 June 2021 submissions@spokes.org.nz Hīkina te Kohupara – Kia mauri ora ai te iwi Transport Emissions: Pathways to Net Zero by 2050 He waka eke noa Spokes is a cycle advocacy group in Christchurch, with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN). Spokes is dedicated to […]
Deans Bush / Pūtaringamotu
References: https://riccartonhouse.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Putaringamotu-Riccarton-Bush-Consultation.pdf https://riccartonhouse.co.nz/putaringamotu-riccarton-bush-major-enhancement-project/ Spokes Canterbury is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN). Spokes Canterbury is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. If you require further information or there are matters requiring clarification, please […]
SH75 (Halswell Road and Lincoln Road) Bus Priority
Submitted 31/May/2021 SUBMISSION FROM SPOKES CANTERBURY Spokes Canterbury is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport in the greater Christchurch area. We would like the opportunity to appear at any public […]
Spokes submission to CCC Long Term Plan 2021-31
Ref: CCC 2021-31 Long Term Plan https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/386 Open for feedback: 12th March 2021 – 18th April 2021. Spokes Canterbury (http://www.spokes.org.nz/) is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members and is affiliated with the national Cycling Action Network (CAN – https://can.org.nz/). Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an everyday form of transport […]
Wheels to Wings – Papanui ki Waiwhetū Major Cycleway
MCR Wheels to Wings Spokes 20210314 Here is Spokes’ actual submission, text copied below and (hopefully) as a PDF above. Many thanks to the many people who added content, reviewed and gave feedback on this submission. NB In the transposition to this website, footnotes appear at the end of the document. In the actual submission […]
CCC Colombo to Papanui
Due in 27 October 2020 and subs are much needed. Council has a proposal to almost sort of connect upper Colombo Street to the Papanui Parallel. It is a start and some encouragement and direction is needed to make it safe and workable. As always be polite and constructive. Council says it wants to serve […]
MoT Government Policy Statement Transport 2021
https://www.transport.govt.nz/multi-modal/keystrategiesandplans/gpsonlandtransportfunding/gps-2021/ due 11.5 Email for questions & subs gps@transport.govt.nz Central government’s policy document for what it hopes to achieve in transport over the next 10 years. This is a BIG policy document which sets transport funding for at least 3 years. If you want an idea as to funding see Point 69 and Activity Class […]
NZTA Accessible Streets
NZTA Accessible Streets due 22.4 https://www.nzta.govt.nz/about-us/consultations/accessible-streets & CAN Guide to this https://can.org.nz/AccessibleStreetsSubmissionGuide This is a big one for potential impact. It can appear daunting. You can write up your own or work through the online form. With all the support available, at CAN and with this, it should be fairly quick and easy. As always […]