City Vision Candidate – Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board
I must commend you on your passion for Utility Cycling.
Unfortunately I do not share your passion so would not support most of your initiatives.
I believe that footpaths should be for pedestrians only and that pedestrians should be protected from other traffic including cyclists.
The cycle-helmet is a national law and not one I could readily influence as a community board member. I also feel that if wearing a cycle helmet prevents the death or serious brain injury of even one person it is a good thing.
I would also question the appropriateness of pursuing a model used in a high density population like Kyoto for Christchurch.
I do however feel that the roads in Christchurch are unsafe and that drivers need to be better educated in regard to the safety of other road users including cyclists. This is something I would be happy to work on actively.
Best regards
Anthony Barker
City Vision Candidate – Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board
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