Bike Auckland
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Bike Auckland (Bike AKL), formerly Cycle Action Auckland (CAA) is a pro-cycling advocacy group in Auckland, New Zealand. The predominantly volunteer group aims to improve infrastructure and conditions, as well as perceptions of cycling to encourage more "everyday people" to use bicycles, including for commuting and recreation.[1]
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Abbreviation | BikeAKL |
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Formation | 1998 |
Type | NGO |
Legal status | Incorporated Society & Registered Charity |
Purpose | Advocacy |
Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
Region served | Auckland |
Membership | Private persons |
Official language | English |
Chair | Tony Mitchell |
Website | https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/ |
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Affiliated with Cycling Action Network, the group focuses on Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The group also more generally calls for increased funding for cycling infrastructure and safety measures.[2]
The first chair (up until 2008) was Bevan Woodward.[3] The chair from 2008 to 2021 was Barbara Cuthbert.[4] The current chair as of November 2021 is Tony Mitchell.[5]