Comments on: Priority Cycleways for Christchurch – Where should they be?

By: Dirk

Dirk — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:47:45 +0000

Cycling infrastructure has been getting less than 1% of the transport budget for decades. CCC’s negligence has created a deep debt of undelivered cycle improvements. With nearly 10% of commuters on bicycles its time cycling receive both its current 10% share plus a lot more to make up for past neglect. The community has made clear our desires through Share an Idea and submissions. Its time for major culture change at CCC.

By: Cyclomaniac

Cyclomaniac — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:23:36 +0000

These 6 routes will make a difference and will encourage people to get on their bikes more, no doubt. But the 13 routes would have been a real game-changer and that is basically what we were promised. Ditch the convention center and the covered stadium and spend the money on creating a livable city that includes a safe and complete cycling network.

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:49:05 +0000

Quick win:
1. Cut down kerb on north end of Latimer Square.
2. Easier access (cut down kerbs) to get on to east side of Hagley Park, e.g. at end of Peterborough St
3. Make cycle light phase coming off Hagley Park into Kilmarnock St a bit longer, esp. at peak times.
4. Seal down sides of road into Riccarton Bush from Kahu Road alongside speed humps so cyclists don’t have to go over humps.
5. Shared pedestrian/cyclists paths near and in Hagley Park – completely separate – i.e. put in paths alongside or separate onto existing paths. Currently shared paths don’t work well for either cyclists or pedestrians.

By: Kieron

Kieron — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:44:23 +0000

N end of Strickland St, junction with Brougham Ave. A few plastic sticks and the cars stick to their lane. Epitome of a Quick Win, thanks CCC : )

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:19:34 +0000

This is starting to get exciting and may the momentum continue . Thanks for this post , it does show that despite the frustrations of cycling at present , that there is work going on behind the scenes and that others in a position to make a difference are working to do just that . As a St Albans resident , clearly the Grassmere route would be my priority. By linking it to the rail corridor a whole range of safe options would then be accessible. One suggestion for quick fix improvements would be the Carlton Mill intersection with Bealey Ave and Park Terrace to get in to and out of Hagley Park . Short of getting off and using several sets of pedestrian lights it is quite a nightmare for actual cycling . Like our bus service now , has thought been given to identifying community hubs which would benefit from work to assist residents to cycle to their local shopping centre ? . I know areas such as Edgeware and New Brighton have streetscape plans in the pipeline and wondered if these could be integrated with a “local” cycle safe network to encourage those short trips on a bike .