Comments on: Progress on South Hagley pathway

By: LennyBoy

LennyBoy — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 03:43:31 +0000

The shared path is now open! http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2015/201502051.aspx

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 02:57:57 +0000

In reply to CP. The STMS and signage is definitely an issue.. Hope the change in the Health & Safety Reform Bill brings about a shift in looking after all users.

By: LennyBoy

LennyBoy — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 05:44:18 +0000

In reply to Joy. Not sure of the exact timing of the 30k zone, Joy. They will probably need to have done the necessary street treatments first (and there's still more to come in the central city).

By: Joy

Joy — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 20:46:40 +0000

As some of the city streets are due to drop to 30 km per hour when finished do you have any idea if this is happening along side all the new cycle options?

By: CP

CP — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:21:37 +0000

In reply to LennyBoy. Oh, didn't know. Lack of signs! LOL. I've continued to go that way as it's been the way for years.

By: LennyBoy

LennyBoy — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:18:46 +0000

In reply to CP.

I don’t think that section is meant to be ridden eastbound yet (not until Friday); you’re supposed to go around Oxford Tce and down Antigua (or ride on the footpath like I do…). That “green cycle lane” will actually end up being a bus lane (and where the buses stop at the Hospital). I agree that the temporary signage is not great though – put in a note to CCC about it.

By: CP

CP — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:42:54 +0000

Good to see progress. Lets hope it works well.
I wish the STMS guys would consider cyclists too when they’re putting their temporary barriers & signs out. Today cycling from Riccarton Ave to Tuam was scary. They’d put barriers on half of Tuam between Antigua & Hagley Ave/Hospital corner. Result was cars travelling north on Antigua then turning left onto Tuam were forced into the bold green cycle lane. Ok if travelling same direction but of course we weren’t ! Head on car vs bike waiting to happen.
Previous month in that area has a been a mix of car focused signage & barriers with the only thoughts of cyclists being the caution cyclists merging signs.