Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
Professor of Geography, Uni of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Former Chief Science Advisor to the New Zealand Ministry of Transport (2018-24).
https://profiles.canterbury.ac.nz/Simon-Kingham
Environmental science
43%
Public Health
15%
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Aug 18
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.
theconversation.com
Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the way
theconversation.com/road-user-ch...
theconversation.com/road-user-ch...
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Aug 12
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
www.theguardian.com
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Jul 10
Rates rises are due to people voting against rates rises
Buckle up, it’s time to ignore our crumbling infrastructure for another generation.<br />
thespinoff.co.nz
Opinion: Rates rises are due to people voting against rates rises thespinoff.co.nz/politics/10-...
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· May 21
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.
theconversation.com
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-...
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Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Apr 30
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
www.theguardian.com
Same in New Zealand
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Mar 27
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.
thespinoff.co.nz
Great piece on why Christchurch is becoming a great cycling city @thespinoff.bsky.social
thespinoff.co.nz/society/26-0...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/26-0...
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Feb 8
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…
adaptationfutures2025.com
Get ready for this major conference in Christchurch in October
Submissions close: 25 February 2025
adaptationfutures2025.com/abstracts
Submissions close: 25 February 2025
adaptationfutures2025.com/abstracts
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Dec 19
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.
newsroom.co.nz
Wheels off the bus: bikes on buses do us good newsroom.co.nz/2024/12/20/w...
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Dec 19
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.
theconversation.com
Getting people out of their cars is possible with the right plans and policies
theconversation.com/getting-peop...
theconversation.com/getting-peop...
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Dec 17
Geography Community Engagement Repository | University of Canterbury
www.canterbury.ac.nz
The report this is based on can be found here www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/academ...
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Dec 17
The Press
www.thepress.co.nz
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...
The research can be found here www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/academ...
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Dec 11
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.
www.1news.co.nz
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...
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...
Simon Kingham
@drsimonk.bsky.social
· Dec 10
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?
www.theguardian.com
Reposted by Simon Kingham, Marko Tainio
Brent Toderian
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
· Nov 29
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...
And removing them would cost a LOT & make traffic worse. #Toronto
www.cbc.ca/news/science...