[sustran] New Zealand Sustainable Transport Network (STN)

[SUSTRAN Resource Centre]

I have just been contacted by Elizabeth Yeaman of the New Zealand
Sustainable Transport Network. This network is an interesting model for
anyone trying to start a national network on these issues. 

In this case, it is someone in a government environmental agency who has
taken the initiative.  Below is some information from their web site: 
http://www.eeca.govt.nz/content/ew_government/Sustainable_Transport/Sustaina
ble_Network.htm

(TIP: you will need to cut and paste the whole web site address into your
browser because it is longer than one line of email).

The site also has downloadable copies of their newsletter - they are
excellent and inspiring. There is a lot happening on sustainable transport
in New Zealand! 

Paul.
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Sustainable Transport Network 

The Sustainable Transport Network is an informal network of groups with a
common interest in creating a more sustainable transport future for New
Zealand, thereby realising the full range of benefits associated with
improving transport energy use in New Zealand. 

Under the umbrella of "sustainable transport" users are:
          public transport users 
          pedestrians 
          cyclists 
          car-poolers/ridesharers 
          telecommuters 

EECA compiles a two monthly e-mail newsletter which includes information on
the activities and views of sustainable transport end-user groups alongside
those of central and local government and other transport providers. 

Newsletters   
[earlier editions available to download at the web site ....]

To be added or removed from the e-mailing list for this newsletter, please
contact Liz Yeaman, Transport and Local Government Executive at EECA, PO
Box 388, Wellington. Ph: 04 470 2228. E-mail: Elizabeth Yeaman
<Elizabeth.Yeaman at moc.govt.nz>


Carpooling / Ridesharing

EECA has produced a website-based software package to put car drivers and
potential passengers in touch with eachother. The aim is to increase
vehicle occupancy rates, thereby improving overall transport fuel
efficiency and reducing transport fuel emissions, as well as providing a
range of other benefits to rideshare users. 

The EECA Rideshare Software was originally developed and tested as a pilot
programme at Lincoln University.....

Visit Lincoln University's Lincoln Connection rideshare website
(http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/rideshare/)
...

Cyclists

New Zealand has a national voice for cyclists - the Cycling Advocates'
Network (CAN). Can promotes cycling as an enjoyable, healthy, low-cost and
environment-friendly activity, and as a key part of an integrated,
sustainable transport system. Visit their website
(http://www.kennett.co.nz/can/)
.....

Pedestrians

Ensuring the voice of pedestrians is clearly heard in decision making
processes is the objective of work being undertaken by national pedestrian
advocate, Reena Kokotailo, under a grant from the Road Safety Trust. The
first priority is the development of an informal pedestrian advocacy
network for those interested in pedestrian issues, then a more formal
national pedestrian association which can provide a strong and informed
voice for pedestrians in national roading decision making processes. To be
part of a pedestrian network or involved in the development of a national
pedestrian organisation contact : Reena Kokotailo (kikotailo at xtra.co.nz)
Phone: 09 525 2280