Hi

Anyone heard of a cycle and ride scheme? sounds good to me!

fred

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> From: David S Mallett <David.S.Mallett@...>
> Date: 14 April2005 04:26:27 BST
> To: "pipes@..." <pipes@...>
> Subject: Christchurch, New Zealand: a new scheme
>
> Hi, my name is David Mallett and I am writing from Christchurch in New
> Zealand regarding some work I am doing with the local council. I work
> for a
> civil engineering consultancy called Montgomery Watson Harza and we are
> currently investigating the feasibility of a cycle 'n' ride scheme. The
> idea is similar to a park and ride scheme, except obviously you ride
> to the
> bus stop and catch a bus into work from there.
> I am searching the internet for other examples of this but have not
> been
> able to find any. Have you heard of any?? Any help or opinions you
> could
> give us would be greatly appreciated.
>
> I really enjoyed your website - some great photos! I think cycling in
> Christchurch is a bit scary at times, I can't imagine what it would be
> like
> in London with 10 times the traffic and narrow streets! Sounds like
> you are
> doing a lot of good work over there. I just hope this scheme will work
> and
> we can encourage more people to get out of their cars.
>
> Thankyou for your time.
>
> Yours Sincerely,
>
> David Mallett
> Graduate Engineer
> MWH New Zealand
> Christchurch
> DDI: (03) 341 4771
> Fax: (03) 343 8738
> Email: david.s.mallett@...
> www.mwhglobal.com
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