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Aly Cook

Hands Up..

Candidate Waimea Moutere TDC

WOW... I have watched all the videos ... What a great model the Copenhagen one ... Im impressed .. It will not be easy to make incumbant councillors think this way ... mind you it wasnt when the Copenhagen Council started to push for the cycling infrastructure..

We are very spread out in TDC and I think it will be more public Trans that will have to take over from the motor vehicle.. but their is still plenty of opportunity to improve cycliing conditions and infratucture around villages like Motueka, Mapua Tasman Wakefield etc etc ..

Thanks for this

Kindest Regards

Aly Cook

Hands Up.. Candidate Waimea Moutere TDC

alyC

<alyC@xtra.co.nz

YES

Would you lobby to rescind the law that compels cyclists to wear helmets in order to make it discretionary on the rider (as it is wherever utility cycling is well-established ) ?

YES... except on Coastal Highway main transit NZ routes

Would you give preference to a comprehensive network of cycle lanes over retaining the right to curbside parking?

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?

-Before you answer this question, next time you're out driving, take note of how few pedestrians are actually using our pavements and keep in mind that there are places in the world where cyclists and pedestrians co-exist harmoniously in significantly greater numbers.

YES... but I think curb side parking should go first ..

'Leaving it to the market to decide' is not working as virtually none of New Zealand's bicycle importers or retailers are taking the initiative to either promote or make available the types of bicycles and technologies which would make utility cycling practicable by a much broader range of people(e.g. the elderly ) or practical (e.g. for carrying children or shopping).

To ensure that fleets of utility bicycles become established throughout New Zealand's urban areas, would you promote or support a campaign that will create awareness of utility cycling technologies among the public to help to stimulate consumer demand ?

e.g. actively lobby for the acquisition of a fleet of utility bicycles for council staff to get around town on.

YES

Aly Cook

Hands Up.. Candidate Waimea Moutere TDC

alyC <alyC@xtra.co.nz

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Tara Forde

Candidate for Motueka Community Board

sorry I don't have time to respond properly. I have one of the slowest

internet connections in the country, so watching videos is not

practical either.

in saying that, i am extremely supportive of biking. anything to get

more cars off the road!

have you talked to living streets who are also running a cycle questionnaire?

all the best

Tara Forde

Candidate for Motueka Community Board

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Joe Bell Golden Bay Community Board member and Candidate-elect.

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?

Yes. I used to commute cycle in Christchurch and Richmond (Nelson) and I actively support cycling in Golden Bay and the efforts of BLIP (Bike Lanes in Paradise).

Would you lobby to rescind the law that compels cyclists to wear helmets in order to make it discretionary on the rider (as it is wherever utility cycling is well-established ) ?

No. Cycle helmets do help prevent head injuries including falls from cycles without collision with others.

Would you give preference to a comprehensive network of cycle lanes over retaining the right to curbside parking?

Yes, where there is adequate provision for off street parking for those who require this.

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?

-Before you answer this question, next time you're out driving, take note of how few pedestrians are actually using our pavements and keep in mind that there are places in the world where cyclists and pedestrians co-exist harmoniously in significantly greater numbers.

No. We have been through this issue in Golden Bay where there has been conflict between pedestrians and cyclists in the urban area of Takaka. Cyclists are also vulnerable to vehicles exiting driveways. They are better on the road here. I do support a shared access concept where there is scope for combined cycle/walkways rather than ordinary pavement curb and channel footpaths.

'Leaving it to the market to decide' is not working as virtually none of New Zealand's bicycle importers or retailers are taking the initiative to either promote or make available the types of bicycles and technologies which would make utility cycling practicable by a much broader range of people(e.g. the elderly ) or practical (e.g. for carrying children or shopping).

To ensure that fleets of utility bicycles become established throughout New Zealand's urban areas, would you promote or support a campaign that will create awareness of utility cycling technologies among the public to help to stimulate consumer demand ?

e.g. actively lobby for the acquisition of a fleet of utility bicycles for council staff to get around town on.

Yes. Some people do have utility bicycles in Golden Bay. I believe that the example of a council bike or bikes is/are a good idea for local errands.

Would you lobby for the installation of bicycle racks on ALL public transport vehicles ?

Yes. I believe it is sensible to adopt ways to make cycling as viable as possible.

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. However, I am currently waiting for knee surgery which should enable me to take up cycling again.

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

Yes.

Why? / Why not?

Cycling is good for health and fitness provided it can be done safely and provides a practical alternative to motorized transport.

Joe Bell Golden Bay Community Board member and Candidate-elect.

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Duncan Eddy

Motueka Candidate

Tasman District Council

I doubt if many Motueka TDC candidates will respond to your questions. Getting any simple movement onsafer cycling will be an achievement in itself.

the most dangerous intersection in the tasman district is the cnr of pah and high st's in Motueka.

Cycling on the main street of Motueka, a state highway, is very dangerous, and i still see young

people getting ticketted for riding on the pavement.

section2.1.5 of the Tasman District Council'sRegional Land Transport Strategy contains tables

detailing the urban and rural casualties in TasmanDistrict. This is broken down into mode of transport-cars/trucks/bike/ motorbike/pedestrian, etc...

TDC's bike and motorbike casualties far exceed the national average.

I have campaigned on safer roads and more cycleways in this election campaign.

according to what i have read (TDC info) central govtsubsides 59% of split cycleway/ walkways, and offers no subsidy for walkways on their own. But local cycle advocates have felt insulted- despite cycleways being a high priority in the community outcomes of the LTCCP, cycleways get little funding in the LTCCP budget.

Duncan Eddy

Motueka Candidate

Tasman District Council.

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Had a look at videos , happy to discuss if elected , looks a little congested in places ???

Thanks Sharon Hobson.

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