Community Board candidate
Shirley/Papanui ward
> 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?
I would certainly encourage people to start acknowledging that utility cycling
should be a viable opetion when it comes to travelling around our city
Would you lobby to rescind the law that compels cyclists to wear helmets
> in order to make it discretionary on the rider?
I notice that the younger ones don't tend to wear helmets anyway. Until we get
people out of their cars, then people should continue to wear their helmets,
especially to prevent head injury.
>
> Would you give preference to establishing a comprehensive network of
> cycle
> lanes over retaining curbside parking for cars?
>
Yes I would.
> 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.
No I wouldn't, due to the fact that a lot of elderly people or those with
disabilties or mobility issues use the footpaths 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?
Definitely, it's a positive step in the right direction, especially as we have
such flat roads.
>
> Would you lobby for the installation of bike racks on ALL public
> transport
> vehicles ?
Yes, if it was able to be done.
>
> 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 I don't due to my sight loss. Howeverr, I do have a bike but am only able
to use on off-road cycleways. I am also not able to drive a car, thus I walk a
lot and use public transport frequently.
> Would you recommend that other people (children/ the elderly) cycle?
> Why? / Why not?
Yes, it promotes a healthier lifestyle and is better for our environment.
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