Comments for Cycle Action Auckland - a voice for cyclists

Comment on Court decision on the ‘Careless Motorist’ Cycle Crash on Tamaki Drive by Tad

Tad — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:16:46 +0000

Hi Mark,
I agree with you on most things and court decision was correct based on current rode code.
Looking at examples from other countries it seem that opening door into traffic is an offence. So maybe NZ road code needs to be revised.
Also found road code from California where it says that cyclists are allowed to pass on the left (right in USA)
I think that it would be interesting so see what would happen if car would hit the parked car open door. I believe that all insurance companies would say that it is the parked car doors fault! Why is it different for cyclists I really dont know. :-/

Cheers
Tad

Comment on More about Tamaki Drive by Bryce

Bryce — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:55:10 +0000

Great post and maybe this will be the defining moment where govt / council finally have a requirement to change cycling infrastructure. We need to keep on them now and not let Ms Bishops death be in vain.

Comment on Now we just need to be able to ride the bridge everyday by Keith S

Keith S — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:22:06 +0000

This is not the first time cyclists have been allowed to bike across the bridge legally. During a Birkenhead Transport Ltd strike in about 30 years ago, in response to public requests people were allowed legally to walk or cycle across on the western lane. The Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority changed its mind later in the day.

Comment on Want a better cycling city? Love west Auckland? Then you need to support a cycleway for Te Atatu Road! by Paul Brown

Paul Brown — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:55:29 +0000

I don’t live in the area but cycle through Te Atatu on a regular basis. A cycle path on Te Atatu Rd is a great idea as with the exception of early in the morning there is a lot of vehicle traffic being squeezed through what is a narrow road making it dangerous for cyclists. Unfortunately your average cyclist isn’t suited to the footpath (where many motorists believe the belong) …

Comment on Northwestern Cycleway update by Jim

Jim — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:07:36 +0000

Indeed, cycleways could be made alongside all the motorways, ensuring commuting along the centralised transportation route that Auckland is built around is an option on a bike.

Comment on Cycle Action’s submission on the Auckland Council Draft Annual Plan 2011/12 by Kent

Kent — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:56:51 +0000

Awesome. Thanks for your hard work.

Comment on Northwestern Cycleway update by Kepa

Kepa — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:36:59 +0000

Sweet! I’d love for the cycling superhighway to eventually continue on down to South Auckland, too, if possible!

Comment on Explore Auckland this February with CAA’s Summer Rides by Pippa

Pippa — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:43:14 +0000

Thanks Antoine. Yes all the details are on the Events page

Comment on Explore Auckland this February with CAA’s Summer Rides by Antoine

Antoine — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:03:29 +0000

Jena, there is no information on the PDF. It is just the one page with a picture.

Comment on Getting Auckland MP’s on Board the Supercity by Keith Salmon

Keith Salmon — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:23:15 +0000

The Kaipatiki Local Board met on 11 January and is also displaying a positive approach to active modes of transport – walking and cycling.