Comments on: Cycling Stuff from Wellington

By: Richard H

Richard H — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 04:55:19 +0000

I don’t get the “advanced stop boxes” either as normally when I approach an intersection the traffic is flowing and when the traffic has stopped they are parked on them. The green paint on the left is a useful suggestion I think but it would need to be much longer, there are several streets that could have these. Also something like that in the middle were two lanes diverge would be good.

By: NigelTwo

NigelTwo — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:05:04 +0000

The stupidity of the planners is evident in both these photographs. WHO in their right state of mind would use the Advanced Stop Box in the rightmost lane of this road! Customhouse & Jervois Quays are 6 lane racetracks for cars. These ASB things don’t make this road any safer or pleasant to ride along. The reality is they are just “green-wash”.
I’m happy to read arguments in favour of them though.

By: Alastair

Alastair — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:04:52 +0000

One issue I see with the “suggestion” approach lanes is that in some places (such as the first photo) they may imply that a cyclist should stay left when they should be taking the lane.

By: Luke C

Luke C — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 07:46:26 +0000

Ugh, Really no need for 3 lanes at one intersection in the middle of the CBD. Just need to bite the bullet and get rid of one of the lanes. Maybe keep the Golden Mile for buses, but have a separated cycle route on a parallel road. Especially where there is a motorway 1km away towards the hills, and 6 lane expressway cutting off the water to the other side. Despite their green mayor Wellington at risk of being left behind in cycling by Auckland and Christchurch where things are really started to happen.