The Star: November 26, 2020
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encourages more riders to get on bikes<br />
Steffan<br />
Thomas<br />
“<strong>The</strong> reason we are building<br />
the cycleway network is to make<br />
it safer and easier for people of<br />
all ages to get around the city by<br />
bike so it is really heartening to<br />
hear about how the cycleways<br />
are making people re-think their<br />
transport options.’’<br />
<strong>The</strong> survey<br />
covered topics<br />
such as<br />
trip-purpose,<br />
cycling frequency,<br />
mode<br />
of transport<br />
prior to cycling,<br />
cycleway<br />
influence on<br />
participation<br />
and safety and<br />
comfort perceptions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> largest individual age<br />
group of respondents were those<br />
aged between 35 and 49-yearsold,<br />
representing 30 per cent of<br />
the results.<br />
Overall, nearly 60 per cent<br />
said they ride at least five times a<br />
week, and more than 80 per cent<br />
twice a week for work, education,<br />
meeting friends and family, or for<br />
fitness purposes.<br />
Cyclists have also reported that<br />
they feel safer on the road – in<br />
<strong>2020</strong>, 92 per cent agreed that the<br />
cycleways improved safety, which<br />
was a decrease from 94 per cent<br />
in 2018.<br />
However, safety was still a<br />
concern. Many described being<br />
knocked from their bikes due<br />
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to vehicles using the cycle lane<br />
when turning into driveways or<br />
approaching intersections.<br />
“Safety is still a concern for<br />
some. As part of the survey, we<br />
received lots of comments about<br />
the behaviour of drivers and the<br />
constant need for people cycling<br />
to be vigilant around cars,” said<br />
Thomas.<br />
“Whether you are going by bike<br />
or by car, we all need to take care<br />
on the roads and keep an eye out<br />
for other road users.”<br />
Thursday <strong>November</strong> <strong>26</strong> <strong>2020</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong><br />
NEWS 5<br />
IMPROVEMENTS: Nearly 92 per cent of cyclists<br />
surveyed by the city council say they feel safer on their<br />
bikes along major cycle routes in Christchurch.<br />
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