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**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 July 2023 23:17 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/about-the-general-category/304 "2023-07-28T23:17:37Z")
Discussions about anything to do with cycling advocacy. Public access. --- ## [Welcome to Spokes Dunedin](https://spokes.nz/t/welcome-to-spokes-dunedin/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://spokes.nz/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2023 11:00 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/welcome-to-spokes-dunedin/7 "2023-11-30T11:00:00Z")
Welcome to the Spokes Dunedin website, where we connect to make Ōtepoti Dunedin better for cycling. Feel free to browse our unashamedly pro-active transport (with a cycling focus) content, and we’d love you to join our … --- ## [New Lane Use Changes consultation - now implemented](https://spokes.nz/t/new-lane-use-changes-consultation-now-implemented/1468)
**Author:** [@Robyn](https://spokes.nz/u/Robyn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 23:48 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/new-lane-use-changes-consultation-now-implemented/1468 "2026-09-30T23:48:17Z")
It would be good if we could both put in a spokes submission, and also encourage individual submissions. (Though I’m not sure how much those are worth the effort in the current environment/process) We may have to work qu… --- ## [Biketober 2026 in Canterbury about to kick off](https://spokes.nz/t/biketober-2026-in-canterbury-about-to-kick-off/1843)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 04:41 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/biketober-2026-in-canterbury-about-to-kick-off/1843 "2026-09-28T04:41:01Z")
If anyone plans to be around Christchurch next month, why not join our Spokes Canterbury colleagues on one of their Biketober events? I do wonder if this is something we’d like to emulate / be a part of next year. Wha… --- ## [Ōtepoti Pathways Consultation now open!](https://spokes.nz/t/otepoti-pathways-consultation-now-open/1819)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2026 04:43 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/otepoti-pathways-consultation-now-open/1819 "2026-09-25T04:43:18Z")
I’m delighted to report that the Ōtepoti Pathways is now open for consultation. This is what the DCC transport team have to say about it: Public consultation on the draft Ōtepoti Pathways Strategy will open on Monday, … --- ## [New lane use laws passed](https://spokes.nz/t/new-lane-use-laws-passed/1811)
**Author:** [@cdavid119](https://spokes.nz/u/cdavid119)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2026 07:10 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/new-lane-use-laws-passed/1811 "2026-09-08T07:10:31Z")
I’m sure most here are aware of the changes coming to the lane use and legislation passed that is starting Oct 1st. I’ll link the changes for anyone who hasn’t seen it. The major one for cycling is requiring 1.5m of spa… --- ## [Systematic review of biking infrastructure safety effects](https://spokes.nz/t/systematic-review-of-biking-infrastructure-safety-effects/1796)
**Author:** [@frstep](https://spokes.nz/u/frstep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 23:32 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/systematic-review-of-biking-infrastructure-safety-effects/1796 "2026-09-04T23:32:11Z")
Alex alerted me (and DCC planners) to a recently published systematic review of biking infrastructure safety effects. She notes: There are no new findings from previous reviews, despite lots of new research. ​Rather, … --- ## [People are more likely to ditch the car and use an e-bike if they feel confident and safe](https://spokes.nz/t/people-are-more-likely-to-ditch-the-car-and-use-an-e-bike-if-they-feel-confident-and-safe/1777)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 21:16 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/people-are-more-likely-to-ditch-the-car-and-use-an-e-bike-if-they-feel-confident-and-safe/1777 "2026-08-26T21:16:41Z")
Very interesting and practical story outlining the three pillars of a successful program to encourage mode shift away from cars: Improved active transport infrastructure Accessible and affordable alternatives Education… --- ## [SH1 and SH88 NZTA Project Updates](https://spokes.nz/t/sh1-and-sh88-nzta-project-updates/1665)
**Author:** [@NZ\_Transport\_Agency](https://spokes.nz/u/NZ_Transport_Agency)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 03:09 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/sh1-and-sh88-nzta-project-updates/1665 "2026-08-19T03:09:37Z")
| The new Dunedin Out Patients Block due to open in October. Next steps for roading around New Dunedin Hospital A safer, more accessible transport network for the central city and New Dunedin Hospital is a big step… --- ## [Active Transport Trial Queens Drive](https://spokes.nz/t/active-transport-trial-queens-drive/1361)
**Author:** [@devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/u/devoniakruimer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2026 00:45 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/active-transport-trial-queens-drive/1361 "2026-08-19T00:45:33Z")
Active Transport Trial on Queens Drive Brings More Choice for Dunedin Residents Ōtepoti Dunedin – Spokes Ōtepoti Dunedin welcomes the Dunedin City Council’s proposal to trial changes to vehicle access in parts of the Tow… --- ## [Fixed! No more pinchpoints at New Hosp build on SH1 cycleway North](https://spokes.nz/t/fixed-no-more-pinchpoints-at-new-hosp-build-on-sh1-cycleway-north/1717)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 21:09 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/fixed-no-more-pinchpoints-at-new-hosp-build-on-sh1-cycleway-north/1717 "2026-08-03T21:09:13Z")
Has anyone been keeping an eye on how the alterations to SH1 around the hospital build and the associated cycleways / pedestrian walkways are shaping up? I’ve just fielded a call from the ODT asking for the thoughts of … --- ## [The Cycling Action Network (CAN)](https://spokes.nz/t/the-cycling-action-network-can/1732)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2026 00:49 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/the-cycling-action-network-can/1732 "2026-07-25T00:49:39Z")
Why the Cycling Action Network matters Our focus at Spokes Dunedin is heavily local—lobbying the Dunedin City Council (DCC) and pushing for better urban infrastructure right here at home—we don’t operate in a vacuum. To … --- ## [Love to Ride - our chosen way to map cycling and incidents in Dunedin](https://spokes.nz/t/love-to-ride-our-chosen-way-to-map-cycling-and-incidents-in-dunedin/1731)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2026 05:26 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/love-to-ride-our-chosen-way-to-map-cycling-and-incidents-in-dunedin/1731 "2026-07-24T05:26:28Z")
Love to Ride is a free worldwide platform that supports cycling through incentivised challenges, automated trip logging, and community engagement, serving as a key tool for Spokes Dunedin to promote active transport. The… --- ## [Another online near miss reporting tool?](https://spokes.nz/t/another-online-near-miss-reporting-tool/1413)
**Author:** [@Robyn](https://spokes.nz/u/Robyn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 July 2026 04:44 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/another-online-near-miss-reporting-tool/1413 "2026-07-22T04:44:16Z")
Thoughts? https://dangerspace.nz/map --- ## [Transport mode data and discussion](https://spokes.nz/t/transport-mode-data-and-discussion/1723)
**Author:** [@Robyn](https://spokes.nz/u/Robyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2026 22:04 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/transport-mode-data-and-discussion/1723 "2026-07-20T22:04:07Z")
There’s a lot of detail here about how people travel around Dunedin. You can see how the people in your area get round. --- ## [Cycling paths still knocked off balance](https://spokes.nz/t/cycling-paths-still-knocked-off-balance/1706)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2026 19:07 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/cycling-paths-still-knocked-off-balance/1706 "2026-07-06T19:07:05Z")
What a great wee write up, capturing the current situation with cycling in Dunedin astonishingly well! It features our @JohnJohn, @heike, and @Emily\_Cambridge --- ## [Slower speeds save lives - Auckland evidence](https://spokes.nz/t/slower-speeds-save-lives-auckland-evidence/1679)
**Author:** [@mjenks](https://spokes.nz/u/mjenks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2026 21:41 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/slower-speeds-save-lives-auckland-evidence/1679 "2026-06-17T21:41:48Z")
--- ## [DCC asking feedback on Caversham](https://spokes.nz/t/dcc-asking-feedback-on-caversham/1634)
**Author:** [@jessica](https://spokes.nz/u/jessica)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 09:47 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/dcc-asking-feedback-on-caversham/1634 "2026-06-11T09:47:03Z")
DCC is asking feedback on how to improve Caversham. But it’s on the same date / time as Urbanerds, so I can’t make it. But somebody might be; --- ## [Interesting data from census about how people commute to work in Dunedin](https://spokes.nz/t/interesting-data-from-census-about-how-people-commute-to-work-in-dunedin/1656)
**Author:** [@jessica](https://spokes.nz/u/jessica)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2026 07:47 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/interesting-data-from-census-about-how-people-commute-to-work-in-dunedin/1656 "2026-06-02T07:47:52Z")
Data created by David Hood. Source is the census data; Even though there is a really good bus connection from Green Island / Abbotsford and only a 15/20 minute bus ride to the city, 80% seems to choose to drive. Unf… --- ## [Tunnels trail random question](https://spokes.nz/t/tunnels-trail-random-question/1645)
**Author:** [@jessica](https://spokes.nz/u/jessica)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2026 20:37 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/tunnels-trail-random-question/1645 "2026-05-25T20:37:29Z")
checked out the tunnels trail. Just a random question; what’s on the walls? My friend that it was mould, but I assume it’s all checked out by the council. Couldn’t find any info about it on the tunnels trails website. … --- ## [Update about the Coastal Connection and much more](https://spokes.nz/t/update-about-the-coastal-connection-and-much-more/1345)
**Author:** [@Dunedin\_Tracks\_Trail](https://spokes.nz/u/Dunedin_Tracks_Trail)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2026 05:24 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/update-about-the-coastal-connection-and-much-more/1345 "2026-05-25T05:24:10Z")
Kia ora, What a privilege it was to gather with so many of you at this year’s AGM a month ago! Seeing Councillors, bike adovacates and representatives from trail groups right across our network come together in one … --- ## [Dunedin Tunnels Trail and the DCC 9yr plan - submissions and follow-on](https://spokes.nz/t/dunedin-tunnels-trail-and-the-dcc-9yr-plan-submissions-and-follow-on/1594)
**Author:** [@bobthecoder](https://spokes.nz/u/bobthecoder)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 04:44 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/dunedin-tunnels-trail-and-the-dcc-9yr-plan-submissions-and-follow-on/1594 "2026-05-18T04:44:29Z")
See this important post from DTTT regarding DCC pulling a fast one and removing the Caversham Tunnel from the 9 year plan which will delay the completion of the Twin Tunnels trail from Mosgiel to the Oval. Its importa… --- ## [Newsletter Spokes - DCC By-Election](https://spokes.nz/t/newsletter-spokes-dcc-by-election/1585)
**Author:** [@devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/u/devoniakruimer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 03:46 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/newsletter-spokes-dcc-by-election/1585 "2026-05-12T03:46:24Z")
Kia ora Spokes whānau, With the upcoming by‑election, this is an important opportunity to have your say on who will be joining the Dunedin City Council as our new councilor. As a community, Spokes wants to help you feel… --- ## [Softening up red lights and stop signs for bikes - the 'Idaho stop' law](https://spokes.nz/t/softening-up-red-lights-and-stop-signs-for-bikes-the-idaho-stop-law/1622)
**Author:** [@cdavid119](https://spokes.nz/u/cdavid119)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2026 10:29 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/softening-up-red-lights-and-stop-signs-for-bikes-the-idaho-stop-law/1622 "2026-05-07T10:29:23Z")
Hello everybody, As I’m fairly unfamiliar with the legal system of NZ, I’m not sure if lower cost fixes would be the right place for this suggestion or not, so let me know. I’ve just had the pleasure of bike commuting … --- ## [Strathallan St changes](https://spokes.nz/t/strathallan-st-changes/1611)
**Author:** [@Erika](https://spokes.nz/u/Erika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 22:52 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/strathallan-st-changes/1611 "2026-05-01T22:52:05Z")
Can anyone point me to information here or on the DCC website about how the changes on Strathallan St (eliminating right turns onto Portobello Road) will accommodate bikes and pedestrians? Unless there is a new bike cros… --- ## [Newsletter Spokes - May 2026](https://spokes.nz/t/newsletter-spokes-may-2026/1574)
**Author:** [@devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/u/devoniakruimer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 May 2026 01:05 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/newsletter-spokes-may-2026/1574 "2026-05-01T01:05:27Z")
Kia ora, Autumn has firmly settled in across Ōtepoti, bringing cooler mornings, changing light, and some excellent cycling weather if you’re layered up and lit up. There’s plenty happening in the cycling and transport s… --- ## [Important article from Public Health Doctors](https://spokes.nz/t/important-article-from-public-health-doctors/1584)
**Author:** [@mjenks](https://spokes.nz/u/mjenks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2026 20:46 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/important-article-from-public-health-doctors/1584 "2026-04-19T20:46:02Z")
This is an important read on the impact of supersized vehicles and what can be done about it --- ## [With fuel, public transport still so costly, active commuting is key](https://spokes.nz/t/with-fuel-public-transport-still-so-costly-active-commuting-is-key/1571)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2026 20:39 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/with-fuel-public-transport-still-so-costly-active-commuting-is-key/1571 "2026-04-19T20:39:41Z")
Great article by one of our Dunedin-based academics about a rational approach to commuting: --- ## [Skippers bridge closed](https://spokes.nz/t/skippers-bridge-closed/1582)
**Author:** [@gosola](https://spokes.nz/u/gosola)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2026 17:32 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/skippers-bridge-closed/1582 "2026-04-16T17:32:37Z")
As you may be aware, skippers bridge is closed as considered structurally unsafe. It potentially could be closed to vehicle traffic, but allowed for cycle traffic or pedestrian. Apparently QLDC will consdier its future a… --- ## [CAN's open letter regarding the Fuel Crisis 2026](https://spokes.nz/t/cans-open-letter-regarding-the-fuel-crisis-2026/1559)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2026 08:23 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/cans-open-letter-regarding-the-fuel-crisis-2026/1559 "2026-04-14T08:23:57Z")
Please have a read of this and consider signing it. @devoniakruimer - I’ve already ‘signed’ it on behalf of Spokes Dunedin, please let me know if that is okay. [Next page](https://spokes.nz/c/general/12.md?page=1)