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==Move cycling from fringe to mainstream:==
===A. How important do you see an increase in cycling in the future of Christchurch?===
For reasons of low carbon targets, resilience, health, community interactions,
reduced congestion and good urban form I see an increase in cycling as most
important to advocate for, support and achieve via council direction and
funding.
===B.How will you, in your role as a Councillor/Mayor, support active transport (walking and cycling) initiatives?===
Ride my bike to the City premises and to meetings where possible.
Continued participation in Frocks on Bikes
Scrutinize proposals to ensure adequate targets and funding.
Move motions at the Council table to support the above and ensure urban design
and rebuild adequately includes cycleways
Advocate for both walking and cycling including walking buses and safer bike
routes to school.
Advocate for 30kmph speeds within parts of the city
Support completion of city cycleways
===C. Do you consider that the current level of spending on cycling facilities in Christchurch is adequate? If not, what percentage of the transport budget do you think should be used to provide cycling infrastructure, paths, lanes,
parking, signage, etc?===
Current spending level is inadequate. A significant increase in funding is
required.
(Transport budgets are very much a moving target dependent on matching
government funding and I am hesitant to indicate a percentage without budget
scrutiny)
===D.What assurances, if any, are you prepared to offer the 6-10% of commuters who cycle in Christchurch?===
Ongoing advocacy for support for cycling within strategy and plans and more
importantly, funding
===E.You obviously believe in safer roads. How best do you think these aims can be achieved from a cycling perspective===
Separate cycleways where practicable
Completed cycleways throughout the city
Reducing some street speeds to 30kmph
===F. Give past examples of your commitment to improved environment for active transport, either as a councillor or as a private citizen?===
As a Regional Councillor with ECan advocated for strengthened commitment and
targets in strategies and plans, bike racks on more buses, cycleway funding,
road safety reviews.
Participated in regional CAT forums, BikeWise week, Frocks on Bikes.
As part of 10:10:10 committed to riding my bike more when it rains and at
night.
===G. Do you use active transport for work, shopping or other everyday activity?===
Yes for work and some of my shopping and recreation on my utility cycle
Ends
Thanks for the opportunity for a virtual husting.
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