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Police “Neglecting” Cyclists
Information obtained by the Green Party under the Official Information Act showed that the Police have not kept any records relating to cyclists or cycle safety...
Nasty Cycling Accident
A nasty collision on a busy Hamilton intersection involving a cyclist, truck and bus. Waikato Road Policing Manager, Inspector Leo Tooman, said the crash happened...
Ulmer To Promote Cycle Trail
The Government has appointed Olympic Gold medallist Sarah Ulmer as ambassador for the New Zealand Cycle Trail project. Prime Minister John Key made the announcement...
Cycling Safety Under Spotlight
Cyclists and no doubt cycling advocate groups will welcome news that just one Coroner will finish off conducting the inquests into 8 deaths of cyclists over the...
Thames Line Handed To Cycleway
The idea of cyclists using the old Thames rail link as a cycleway has taken a big step forward. The Hauraki Council has secured a 20 year lease on the line from...
1 In 5 Aucklanders Use PT?
One in 5 Aucklanders use public transport, according to the results of a biennial Quality of Life survey, Conducted by research company Nielsen, conducted by research...
Harbour Bridge Walkway Move
The ability for Aucklanders to cycle or walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge got a boost today. Auckland Council’s Transport Committee this morning endorsed...
Harbour Bridge Cycle Race Approved
Cyclists will be given a rare chance to ride on the clip-on lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge if they take part in a cycle-type marathon event in November. NZTA...
Cycle Bike Cages On Way?
Are worthy improvements finally on their way for Auckland cyclists? Auckland Transport last week hosted a seminar on cycling which included a special guest, Harry...
Wynyard Walk & Cycle Bridge Emerges
Down on the waterfront at Wynyard Quarter, it is great to see the first of two 29 tonne bridge spans forming the opening section of Wynyard Crossing is now in place. Wynyard...
Slowing Parnell Rise Highway
We think of it as just an inner-city road but it a defacto highway. Parnell Rise has become a busy four-lane highway that often sees motorists exceeeding the speed...
School Scheme Eases Congestion
We have all seen how much freer the main arterials during school holidays. Which means a big difference if students stop travelling by car - or schools introduce...
Don’t Shoot For The Moon!
Be reasonable what you wish for! With interest in transport projects running high since the birth of the Super City, Auckland Transport’s Chief Executive,...
Kids Being Taught How To Cycle
Kids are being taught how to ride a bike. From this week a BikeNZ Learn to Ride program is being introduced to schools in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay. Close...
PT Beats Cars To Work
Here’s the annual commuter contest up for lively debate. This year’s result: Buses are the quickest mode of transport for Auckland CBD workers, beating...
Manukau Harbour Cycleway To Open
New sections of cycle and walk ways constructed as part of NZTA’s Manukau Harbour Crossing project will be officially opened this Sunday by transport minister...
Bridge Cycleway Toll Debate
How much should a toll on the Auckland Harbour Bridge be for cyclists or pedestrians? Or should there be a toll? The technical report has been delivered to NZTA...
Napier Water Ride Next In Cycleway
Napier’s new addition to the New Zealand Cycleway will be a 78k Water Ride. It will take in Napier’s Marina precinct, and then loops through a wetland estuary,...
Death Near Cycleway A Fall
Police have identified the deceased male found beside the cycleway under the Bond St over-bridge in Kingsland yesterday as 38 year old Matthew MacDonald of Western...
Police: Cyclist Death Not Clear
The cyclist fatality near Christchurch is not as clear cut as police first thought. Police have released the name of the cyclist killed in a crash in High Street,...
Mystery Cycleway Death
At around 1.00am this morning, the Police and Ambulance services were alerted to the body of a male lying on the cycle track between the bottom of New Bond Street...
Cyclist Dies in ChCh
Another cyclist death - this time in Christchurch. Police say that at about 8.40 pm tonight, emergency services were called to a crash in High Street, Leeston,...
Cops Take To Mountain Bikes
Police have found a new way to get around - mountain bikes. Rotorua Police are taking to the beat by parking up their patrol cars and patrolling the city streets...
Man Faces Cycling Death Charge
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a cyclist near Palmerston North back in November. And the charge will be careless driving causing death. Patricia...
Watching PT Collapse
One of the justifications for a good public transport system is that it’s a lifeline for those who need to get around the city - but this week is a reminder...
