So how is Auckland today as far as cycling is concerned?. Auckland is a city with plenty of room for improvement, but the council's are understanding it is an area in need of improvement and plans have been implemented. Big ups to Auckland city council and Auckland regional council and there developments.
In 2006, approximately 7000 Aucklanders were hitting the streets every day on there way to school or work. Although it isn't quite 1.5 million, its a start. The current goal is to double that by the year 2016. They intend to make the city more cycle friendly through the addition of cycle lanes to the pre-existing network with a number of on and off-road cycle paths. There are also initiatives to create a better understanding amongst road users, you may have seen recently an advertising campaign 'look out for cyclists' reminding other road users that yes, we really do deserve 1.5m when passing and we approach faster than one would think. Also teaching cyclists to be visible and aware, for often they put themselves in avoidable danger. There have also been events such as bikewise week, promoting cycling as an option and rewarded those who are out cycling on a regular basis. It all makes it easier than ever before. They're even attempting to open a cycle lane/footpath over the harbour bridge allowing even those on the shore to benefit.
In 2006, approximately 7000 Aucklanders were hitting the streets every day on there way to school or work. Although it isn't quite 1.5 million, its a start. The current goal is to double that by the year 2016. They intend to make the city more cycle friendly through the addition of cycle lanes to the pre-existing network with a number of on and off-road cycle paths. There are also initiatives to create a better understanding amongst road users, you may have seen recently an advertising campaign 'look out for cyclists' reminding other road users that yes, we really do deserve 1.5m when passing and we approach faster than one would think. Also teaching cyclists to be visible and aware, for often they put themselves in avoidable danger. There have also been events such as bikewise week, promoting cycling as an option and rewarded those who are out cycling on a regular basis. It all makes it easier than ever before. They're even attempting to open a cycle lane/footpath over the harbour bridge allowing even those on the shore to benefit.
So why not?. Also, how does everyone feel about cycling? and cyclists?.
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Cycling isn't a bad option at all. My feeling i get is people don't cycle because they are lazy but because you wrk up a bit of a sweet and when you get to where you are heading you kinda got to have a shower or get changed and although many work places are getting or have these facilities it can sometimes be a tad awkward..
Fully agree there Ash, where can we go at AUT for a shower by the way?. I guess gym fees are cheaper than petrol, but gym fees on a student budget aren't easy to come by.
Hi, Ross. what an interesting topic you have! I also catch the bus into uni. I just think it would be great if there were a large number of people who do the cycling to work. It'd be absolutely effetive coz it certainly reduces the gridlock, bad pollution and most importantly the horrible car accidnets. It can save time. people going to working in the morning waste too much time, stuck in the bad traffics. Most of all, NewZeland has nice surroundings for cycling I guess. I definitely would ride a bike into uni or anywhere if it wasn't too far from where i live.
I'm glad to hear it David! If only more people thought of it like you, do you cycle around your local area?. Another question, do people cycle alot in Korea?.
hey Ross, I don't do cycle coz i don't have a bike. I wish I had one though, and ride around my areas. It would be convenient and good for health as well. I don't think people in Korea do cycle a lot. Some just do it for recreation in public parks or somewhere not crowded. Actually, in Korea we don't have much space for riding a bike. The streets are crowded with people all the time.
Hello Ross
Firstly I'd like to say that you must reallly like to cycle don't you?
The blog you posted up about cycling in the city of Auckland was quite interesting, as it shows what the city council is doing to help improve cycling in Auckland. For example constructing more lanes for cyclists on the road and to advise drivers through signs to look out for cyclists.
In 2006 as said in your blog there was about 7000 Auckland cyclers, and the goal now is to get more people into cycling and doubling this number by the year 2016.
Overall I think we should all give cyclists their room to ride. If cycling in Auckland improves in the next few years, then Auckland will no longer be the city of sails but will be called the city of cycles do you agree?
Poeelama, you definitely could say that, been a hobbie/ sporting interest of mine for a long while. Cycling as a form of transport, well thats more a recent development. I was lucky enough to see how effective it is in Europe, and now I want to know why it isn't the same here. I would love to see a city of cycles. It'll be an interesting one to watch, especially after 10 to 15 years. I don't beleive it is entirely out of the question.
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