So, if we’re to believe the intentions of the new Government, get ready for a lot more roads, roads, roads in the coming years. That also seems to be reflected in the recently consulted on Regional Land Transport Plan, …
Tag: Motorways
Flashback Friday: Last stop Boston – and Reflections on US Cycling
As Covid omicron threatens to cause some mayhem across NZ, we often look with thanks that to date we seem to have avoided the worst outcomes as observed in places like the US. The US is an interesting place to …
Photo of the Day: Northern Motorway Ride
It’s a few days back now, but I thought I should pop in a wee post to commemorate the fun that was had last Saturday by many taking advantage of the open day on the new Chch Northern Motorway corridor…
Northern Arterial Extension – Biking Opportunities Part 2
The second part of this post focuses on the benefits to those who ride a bike, as part of DEMP – Downstream Effects Management Plan. A plan developed for CCC to facilitate the smooth passage into the city of …
Northern Arterial Extension – Biking Opportunities
Part One – QE II Drive to Innes Road
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. A Tale of Two Cities – …
First Look: Little River motorway link path
I’ve been meaning to post for a couple of weeks about the great new addition to the end of the Little River Link. With the near-completion of the next stage of the Southern Motorway, a new path connection has …
Flashback Friday – First Look: Southern Motorway Cycleway (Pt.1)
As the Southern Motorway extension to Rolleston nears completion (post-lockdown), there will be a little bit of rejoicing too that the cycleway alongside it will also join up to the Little River Trail out towards Prebbleton and Lincoln. Back in …
Guest Post: How cycling could reduce the impact of the Christchurch Northern Corridor
Guest writer Jim Pickles has a few thoughts regarding a looming problem:
About ten years ago I wrote in a submission to council on the Urban Development Strategy that the way the council handled cycling on Cranford St would be …
New northern cycleway to Waimakariri coming
An exciting new development for cycling is about to start construction along the Christchurch Northern Motorway corridor. From the end of August, work will begin to construct additional lanes on the Waimakariri River motorway bridge. As well as two extra …
Last stop Boston – and Reflections on US Cycling
It’s been a week now since I got back from my trip to the US. My last destination was Boston, Massachusetts, on the NE coast (and I’m so glad I got out of there before this week’s fun…). …
First Look: Southern Motorway Cycleway (Pt.2)
A few months ago now, we showed you some pics from the western end of the new cycleway along the Chch Southern Motorway. At the time we were hoping that the last part of the cycleway wouldn’t be too far …
First Look: Southern Motorway Cycleway (Pt.1)
Back in December you might recall that the Chch Southern Motorway extension was opened to traffic (in fact we even got to bike on it before the traffic got to use it). As part of the works a new cycling …