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?.
