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Rik Tindall

Canterbury Regional Council Christchurch East, Save Our Water

> Would you actively pursue policies that would enable utility cycling

> to develop along the lines that have made it the transportation mode

> of choice for so many in Copenhagen?

> Would you lobby to rescind the law that compels cyclists to wear

> helmets in order to make it discretionary on the rider?

When you can convince me on the safety of that - i.e. I do not see the

roads as sufficiently safe at present.

> Would you give preference to establishing a comprehensive network of

> cycle lanes over retaining curbside parking for cars?

Yes.

> Would you lobby to rescind the law which prohibits cyclists from using

> pavements

> ( at least as an interim measure for the years it will otherwise take

> to establish real separation from motorized vehicles)

> to enable 'slow' cyclists ( e.g.the elderly )to take up utility cycling.

Yes, if speed or lane-limited, for pedestrian safety.

> Would you actively work to set up a campaign to educate the pubic

> about and promote the types of bicycles and technologies appropriate

> to utility cycling?

Yes.

> Would you lobby for the installation of bike racks on ALL public

> transport vehicles ?

Yes.

> Do you cycle yourself? - And if not at this stage in your life, what

> would it take to get you to take up 'utility' cycling in the future ?

Yes. Someday I will move off the hills to live on the flat again. Then I

expect my regular cycling will increase a lot.

> Would you recommend that other people (children/ the elderly) cycle?

> Why? / Why not?

Yes. Fitness. Pleasure. Efficiency. Economy. 'Real-world' experience.

Sociability. ...

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