Tagged: auckland transport

The problem with cars - Chthonic Wildlife Ramblings

Brendan Moyle • Feb 15, 2017 •

• air pollution,
• Aotearoa Bike Challenge,
• auckland transport,
• car emissions,
• car pollution,
• congestion,
• cycling,
• go by bike day,
• particulates

It seems appropriate this time of the year to be talking about cars.  In London, pollution from particulates generated by motor-vehicles have contributed to a dangerous smog that have invited comparisons to Beijing. Here in NZ we have February set up as a biking challenge.  I’ve commuted by bike every workday so far. I may go the whole … Read More

The perception that cycling is dangerous - Chthonic Wildlife Ramblings

Brendan Moyle • Sep 06, 2016 •

• auckland cycling,
• auckland transport,
• cycling

I like to bike.  It is my favourite commuting option.  I started commuting by bike in the late 1990s when cycle lanes were non-existent in Auckland.  I’m still cycling. Yet despite working at a University where showers are available, where bike racks are provided, I’m still in a tiny minority.  The option to ride two-abreast for me is non-existent.  Statistically … Read More