City Councillor (Fendalton-Waimairi ward)
I'm very happy to answer your questions. I am an advocate of cycling and cycleways in Council.
Regards
Sally Buck
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
Would you lobby to rescind the law that compels cyclists to wear helmets in order to make it discretionary on the rider?
If it gets more people on cycles - yes
Would you give preference to establishing a comprehensive network of cycle lanes over retaining curbside parking for cars?
Yes I have frequently lobbied for this already and as one of only 2 councillors who voted for our cycleway programme it is not easy to get people thinking that cycles have as much right to be on the road as cars
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 and I have lobbied for this already too
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 and I have asked many times to ECAN for this as they control the buses - it will be starting on the Lyttelton route - not as fast as I would like it
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 ?
No but I want to try some off road cycling like the Little River trail
Would you recommend that other people (children/ the elderly) cycle?
Yes because the more people we get cycling the more visable cyclists become .
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