Pegasus Post: November 12, 2020

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Safe space for young cyclists opens
• By Bea Gooding
LEARNING HOW to ride a bike
and navigating road rules just got a
whole lot easier for children.
The Longview Pl cul-de-sac in
Burwood has been transformed into
a learn to ride track complete with
road markings, stop and give way
signs, pedestrian crossings and mini
obstacles.
Found at the red zone’s East x East
space, the circular track enables
children to learn road rules on
their bikes and scooters without
the pressure of other cars in a fun
environment.
The project was organised by Life
in Vacant Spaces, which works with
community groups by bringing
their ideas to life for events and
activities at underutilised spaces.
Said LiVS director Rachael Shiels:
“The project has been so rewarding
in terms of community involvement
and getting this off the ground. It’s
a really fantastic thing for the east,
and for these communities who
have been through so much.”
Including the track, a fix-it station
will be available to repair bikes, and
children can attend workshops to
learn road rules.
Activities within the 9ha area
was a collaboration between Land
Information NZ and Life in Vacant
Spaces, with funding grants from
the George Sevicke Jones Trust.
TEAM WORK: (From left) – East x East co-ordinator Hannah
Watkinson, Burwood councillor Phil Mauger, Coastal Ward
Community Board member Jo Zervos and Citycare Group’s
Thomas Parackal at the new learn to ride track at its opening on
Saturday.
As the landowner of the Crownowned
red zone area, LINZ has
approved LiVS’ short-term use of
the space.
Volunteers from the Student
Volunteer Army, Rangi Ruru Girls’
School, Cashmere High School,
Christchurch Girls’ High School,
Papanui High School and assistance
from the City Care group helped install
signs, patch potholes, painting
and planting.
The track was first proposed in
2018 after the community wanted
more safe spaces suitable for families,
bikes, and were dog-friendly.
Said Shiels: “Kids are small and
easy to miss by cars, so they’ll be
able to learn with family and friends
out in the open without doing it in
‘real life’.”
The learn to ride track will be in
place for two years, with options to
remain longer if successful.
SKILLS: Michael (left) and Conall Fenton try out the
new learn to ride track in Burwood.
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