For those who commute east west through the city plans for Kilmore Street need your submissions. https://ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/113 Closes 21.3.18 This is Spokes take: The Accessible City Plan does a very poor job of providing safe cycling infrastructure for commuter cyclists. Kilmore Street should do the best job possible to make up for this. Please […]
ECan has their long term plan out for submissions. All due in by Friday 26 March. There is a lot to comment on here. Transportation is mainly Public Transport and there ECan is looking to cut 6 bus routes. Nothing is in the plan to make it easier for people to both bus and bike, […]
Christchurch Council’s Long Term Plan is now available to read. Submissions will close 13 April at 5PM. This is about 6 pages of text. Spokes expects to offer some sample draft submission offerings in the very near future. This is worth reading if you have the time and interest. Introduction First a very brief synopsis […]
Due by 19 February This is a very short consultation period and Council is seeking only feedback on relocating the bus stop. That is too bad, as the cycle infrastructure proposed is sub standard. No doubt it is too late to make the changes required. The Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board will be restricted to the bus […]
Cumnor Tce between Garlands and Marshall Streets to be one way. Making this one way allows for better safety at Garlands Road and improves amenity of this riverside path. Part of Heathcote Expressway MCR Closes 19 February 2018 https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/115 Spokes supports this proposal. With minimal inconvenience for motorists and better safety for cyclists and pedestrians […]
Changes to Denton Park Closes 26 March 2018 This consultation is to broadly gauge issues with the conversion of some recreational usage to a library, sports centre and community centre. It seeks input from those who live in the area or would use facilities sought. https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/111 Submission Spokes Canterbury strongly urges that adequate, expandable, secure […]
Bay Area Skate Park Seeks input as to best location for a skate park in the Redcliffs/Sumner area. Closes 26 February https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/show/53 Submission Spokes Canterbury strongly urges that adequate, expandable, secure cycle parking and end of trip facilities are included as part of all recreational facilities. Enabling people to cycle […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
