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Simon Kingham

@drsimonk.bsky.social
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Professor of Geography, Uni of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Former Chief Science Advisor to the New Zealand Ministry of Transport (2018-24). profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Simon-Kin…

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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
www.theguardian.com/cities/2025/...
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‘Freedom is a city where you can breathe’: four experts on Europe’s most liveable capitals
From Copenhagen’s cycle lanes and Vienna’s shared parks to Barcelona and London’s unfulfilled potential, better living is close at hand
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Pretty sad read for NZ Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/07/g...
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Govt's climate strategy: Let it burn
Comment: The Government has relentlessly pursued policies that boost climate pollution – even if they cost more or jeopardise NZ's reputation, Marc Daalder writes
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the way theconversation.com/road-user-ch...
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Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the way
By charging all road users, the shift away from a petrol tax could help fund safer roads and lower pollution. NZ should embrace the opportunity to be innovative.
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Opinion: Rates rises are due to people voting against rates rises thespinoff.co.nz/politics/10-...
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Rates rises are due to people voting against rates rises
Buckle up, it’s time to ignore our crumbling infrastructure for another generation.<br />
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
These pilot schemes suggest e-bikes can be popular even in non-riding communities. But easy access, infrastructure and local organisation are all vital. theconversation.com/e-bikes-for-... @theconversation.com
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E-bikes for everyone: 3 NZ trials show people will make the switch – with the right support
These pilot schemes suggest e-bikes can be popular even in non-riding communities. But easy access, infrastructure and local organisation are all vital.
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Same in New Zealand www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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No wonder Jeremy Vine is hanging up his helmet cam – the rage we cyclists face is off the scale | Peter Walker
Why does cycling make so many drivers lose their cool? It’s partly ignorance, but demonisation by politicians doesn’t help, says Peter Walker, a senior political correspondent for the Guardian
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Great piece on why Christchurch is becoming a great cycling city @thespinoff.bsky.social thespinoff.co.nz/society/26-0...
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What has Christchurch done right to get so many people on bikes?
Yes, it's flat, but there's another crucial reason why so many Christchurch residents ride.
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Get ready for this major conference in Christchurch in October Submissions close: 25 February 2025 adaptationfutures2025.com/abstracts
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Proposals
Adaptation Futures 2025 (AF2025) is a hybrid event hosted by WASP and the University of Canterbury with Christchurch NZ, SPREP, Tourism New Zealand, University of…
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Wheels off the bus: bikes on buses do us good newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/20/w...
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Wheels off the bus: bikes on buses do us good
From the University of Otago – The knock-on impacts of not allowing bikes on buses present safety risks and wider social costs.
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Getting people out of their cars is possible with the right plans and policies theconversation.com/getting-peop...
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Getting people out of their cars is possible with the right plans and policies – case study
Encouraging walking, cycling and public transport use requires a cohesive, collaborative approach by all involved. The latest University of Canterbury travel survey shows how effective it can be.
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
A neat piece of research done as part of my 300 level course shows that cycleways are associated with a modest increase in property prices has got a bit of media attention www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/36... The research can be found here www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/academ...
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The Press
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
The NZ Minister of Transport has called the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award a 'woke' award. He continues to ignore the evidence, and now insults the global road safety community, and the Royal Family. Oh dear. www.1news.co.nz/2024/12/11/a...
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AT wins global road safety award over speed limit reductions
Former assistant police commissioner Dave Cliff said the implementation of international best practices in our biggest city had helped save lives.
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Simon Kingham @drsimonk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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The five-minute city: inside Denmark’s revolutionary neighbourhood
While ambitious urban planners try to make 15-minute cities a reality, the Nordhavn district of Copenhagen has gone one better. What’s life like when everything you need is just a stroll away?
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
IMPORTANT: “Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here's what the research says. Studies from around the world show bike lanes ease congestion, reduce emissions and are a boon to businesses.” And removing them would cost a LOT & make traffic worse. #Toronto www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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