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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