This closes tomorrow, 11 December Spokes submission below made to Council on 11 December https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/105 Spokes supports Council in recognizing that density and multi modal use in this residential area requires a lower speed limit. Slower speeds can make the roads feel safer for those on foot and bicycle while also signalling drivers to slow […]
Dyers Pass Speed Limit
Dyers Pass from Cashmere/Centaurus to Lyttleton Speed reduction to 60 Km/h Due by 18 December Spokes thanks Council for taking the initiative to make this narrow winding road a bit safer. With more people on bicycles accessing the Port Hills and even more commuting from Lyttleton to Christchurch via Dyers Pass Road this speed limit […]
CCC Woolston Park Transport Plan
This submission made to CCC on 14.12.17 Spokes appreciates Councils efforts to improve safety and encourage students to cycle and walk to Te Waka Unua School. To best realize the benefits of this project encouraging walking and cycling Council will need to make sure that the connections to both Linwood Ave and Heathcote Expressway MCR’s […]
CCC 2017 December Subs Update
CCC 2017 December Subs Update Lighting in Hoon Hay Park so local kids can do basketball practice at night. https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/109 Closes 18 December A simple request to add bicycle parking near to where nighttime users will be able to be in easy sight of it to increase security. Spokes Canterbury applauds Council for meeting the […]
CCC Cashmere/Hoon Hay/Worsleys Roads
This intersection is the access point for the Adventure Park and to mountain bike trails in the Port Hills. It is long overdue for attention. Submissions can be sent to Tara.King@ccc.govt.nz Do include your name, address, phone, organisation affiliation, if any and if you would like to speak to your submission. Link to submission document […]
Hospital Corner Full Submission
12 August 2017 RE: Otakaro Ltd. Hospital Corner Submission SUBMISSION FROM SPOKES CANTERBURY Spokes Canterbury is a local cycling advocacy group with approximately 1,200 members that is affiliated with the national Cycling Advocates Network (CAN). All submissions are developed online and include member’s input. Spokes is dedicated to including cycling as an […]
Hospital Corner HELP KEEP IT OPEN
Hi All: Hospital Corner, Riccarton Avenue/Oxford Tce/Antigua, is a junction for the north south cycle route Antigua/Rolleston and the east west cycle route Riccarton Avenue/Tuam via Antigua. With the hospital expansion and new Outpatients Services this already busy area will see thousands more cars and pedestrians unloading and crossing. Otakaro Ltd has proposed that people […]
Cathedral Square draft sub
Basic Information Regenerate Chch info@regeneratechristchurch.nz and 03 353 9600 Press https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/95268876/dramatic-changes-unveiled-will-reshape-christchurchs-cathedral-square “The square has to be a destination, not just a place to pass through.” ‘Regenerate Christchurch chief executive Ivan Iafeta’ “The plan included improving links to the square by upgrading surrounding lanes and streets. Traffic, except perhaps for public transport like the tram, would […]
NZTA Speed Limit setting Consultation
NZTA Setting of Speed Limits Rule Due in 16.6.17 Link to NZTA for consultation http://www.nzta.govt.nz/about-us/consultations/setting-of-speed-limits-rule/ To make a submission include NZTA Setting of Speed Limits Rule along with your: Name, title ( if any), organisation (if any), postal and email address Send to rules@nzta.govt.nz Draft Submission from Spokes Canterbury Spokes strongly supports NZTA in encouraging […]