Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin

The cycling advocacy group of Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa. Making the streets sweet for cyclists!

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

There will also be bike maintenance as well as some electric bikes to look at.

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Bike Breakfast 2024 - Next Wednesday from 7AM at the Dunedin Railway Station!!! As per usual there will be a delicious breakfast and lots of possibilities to exchange ideas on how to improve cycling in our city.

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

It's a waste free event so bring your own cups, bowls and spoons!

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

If you have not already, do join our mailing list on https://t.co/I1CHg4FUti (even if you did give me email address this morning: felt-tip is not always the clearest so I might get some typos!)

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Many thanks all of you that turned up to the bike breakfast this morning- there was a wonderful vibe and the weather was mostly kind! I've started processing the email addresses and the 25 maps - some great suggestions and lots of useful stuff to take forward.

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Bike Breakfast TOMORROW Feb 15th from 7-10am. Free breakfast, fruit salad, coffee etc. Came and have a look at our maps and show your support to making Dunedin a safe city for cyclists!

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

3 Sleeps to the next Dunedin Bike Breakfast! Come down to the Octagon on Wednesday 15th Feb between 7 and 10am for a yummy breakfast with great coffee, all for free! Chat with other cyclists, put down your ideas for better cycling infrastructure on our maps and get fuelled up!

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Submissions close tonight. Have your say!
https://t.co/U6VivfVL2o

[André Brett @DrDreHistorian]

Alrighty, the passenger rail inquiry submissions are now online. Here's mine: https://t.co/Z0KCdSuASF

I've been enjoying looking through the rest—especially as I've seen a few cite my book! You can view the lot here, a whopping 1718 submissions: https://t.co/eUOm2OIWL0

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Kia ora koutou,
The Annual Bike breakfast is happening!!
Thursday, the 20th of October from 6.15am to 9am in the Lower Octagon - come for a free breakfast to celebrate this great mode of transport!
See you there!!

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

What we need in Dunedin: the planners understand it, it benefits car drivers... but how on earth do we convince the councillors?
https://t.co/xzewgzB1ki

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

When the solution is blindingly obvious and the people who have the power to implement the solution appear to be blind...

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

Today I met with officials in Helsinki, which has had a ~75% drop in road deaths over the last thirty years (including recent years with no ped/cyclist deaths at all).

Me: “How much of a role has IT played in reducing crashes?”

City official: “Zero. We simply slowed down cars.”

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

Today I met with officials in Helsinki, which has had a ~75% drop in road deaths over the last thirty years (including recent years with no ped/cyclist deaths at all).

Me: “How much of a role has IT played in reducing crashes?”

City official: “Zero. We simply slowed down cars.”

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

@SimeonBrownMP "to force you out of your car"? The usual brainless repetition of this slogan. Nobody is forcing anyone out of their car! (...and those that can't or won't get to enjoy less congestion).

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

"The report suggests 16.3 deaths or serious injuries would be prevented each year".

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Wellington proving that not every city in New Zealand plans to remain a decade or two behind the rest of the world....
https://t.co/uMxVAa8ULR

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Another fun DCC site to drop pins and comment on. Princes Street Connections is not just about buses, but there is room for decent cycle facilities too. Have your say: https://t.co/QSlMxUJ3oT

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Ever park a bike in Dunedin? This survey is for you: Go on, fill it in and place your desired parking locations all over the centre of town! https://t.co/5cu6tezBFQ

[Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin @SPOKESDunedin]

Public consultation on the Albany Street Connections project. Have your say: https://t.co/LdOMxvAmto
(You might like to consider if there are better alternatives. Join the discussions on https://t.co/899fp8pWBF)