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Category Archives: Cycling
Participating in bike event pays off for family
Visiting all the participating businesses on the Biketoker Passport paid off for one family, with Mum winning a Bailies Voucher and her son winning a Tannery Voucher, which he graciously shared with his sister. Marie Hudson pictured here receiving her … Continue reading
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Revised Papanui Parallel Cycling Scheme
Location: North City Church, 95a Sawyers Arms Rd Time: Jan 27 at 7pm Description: Meeting to alert residents of the changes incorporated in the proposed scheme after earlier feedback as well as the recommendations that will be made to the … Continue reading
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Alternatives to double cul de sac in Trafalgar St
The Trafalgar St double cul de sac option is being revisited as Christchurch City Council staff work out alternative ways to slow traffic without cutting it off in the middle. Not all residents oppose the cul de sacs – some … Continue reading
Caledonian Road v Colombo St cycleway
The Christchurch City Council is now promoting two options for the section of the Papanui Parallel cycleway between Bealey Avenue and Trafalgar St.
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Alternative plans for Rutland St cycleway section
Rutland St residents opposing the cycleway because of the concrete, loss of berms and trees may be interested to know that Christchurch City Council staff are beavering away drawing up alternative plans.
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Street parking reducing citywide
Christchurch City Council’s citywide cutback on street parking spaces as part of the retro-fitting of the cycleways in selected city streets could not have come at a worse time. In St Albans, like many suburbs in Christchurch, the tendency is … Continue reading
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Rutland St residents discuss cycleway
Location: St Albans Community Centre, 1047 Colombo St Time: December 10, from 7pm Description: A group of residents living in Rutland St are hosting a meeting to discuss the proposed Papanui Parallel Cycleway and the impact it will have on … Continue reading
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CCC hosts more meetings in St Albans over planned cycleway
Christchurch City Council is hosting further meetings on the proposed Papanui Parallel Cycleway, which will cut a swathe through St Albans. There’s one at the St Albans community centre, 1047 Colombo St, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Thursday, December 3 … Continue reading
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