Comments on: Lyttelton Tunnel Walk/Ride in Pictures

By: LennyBoy

LennyBoy — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:44:14 +0000

A lot of calls to run this on a regular basis, but apparently NZTA aren’t so keen: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/hills-and-harbour/10476802/Calls-to-make-tunnel-walk-a-regular-event

By: tchch

tchch — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:59:33 +0000

Great to see such a big turnout. I wouldn’t want to be in a cycling jam everyday but for this event it was the best message we could possibly send. That being said, unfortunatly, coming from the Lyttleton side I noticed quite a few cyclists on (mostly) road bikes that didn’t seem to care too much about it being a two-way thing. Especially when exiting the tunnel on the Chch side, we were pushed into single-file on the very left hand side of the road (the bus parked right under the tunnel exit didn’t help), and I could still see people pushing past on their very right hand side to get into the tunnel faster. Patience is important for such an event, people 🙂

Makes you think if it wouldn’t be possible to close the tunnel every day for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening to let people commute between Lyttleton and Chch. I don’t think it would cause too much disruption for motorised traffic.

By: Ben Doon

Ben Doon — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:49:05 +0000

In reply to Criggie. Donation being the operative word. All donation's being, of course, voluntary, not compulsory

By: rob5chch6

rob5chch6 — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 01:43:19 +0000

hmm, try exhilarating (above )

By: rob5chch6

rob5chch6 — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:33:08 +0000

Whilst it seems some felt fear , judging by the atmosphere and smilles everywhere the vast majority proved that by taking a bit of care , personal responsibility and looking out for yourself and others( respect and courtesy ) it can be an exhilerating and safe experience. Road users take note. The best feeling in Christchurch I have experienced since Sept 4th 2010. Thanks NZTA

By: ian wells

ian wells — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:54:52 +0000

Also this was the first time I have been in a bicycle traffic jam in Christchurch. May there be many more 🙂 Given the number of families and people of all ages turning out, I wonder how much interest there would be in closing some roads Sunday mornings in Christchurch for fun riding. Boston has done this for years, for example. Ian

By: ian wells

ian wells — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 18:51:17 +0000

This is the best writeup I have seen of the event. Thanks for posting. I agree with the grinning. So many people with big smiles on their faces and so much fun chaos. It was great! Ian

By: Criggie

Criggie — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:38:21 +0000

If it was 25,000 people, why was the take only $13,000 ? A gold coin donation per person was the request.