The Cycling Safety Panel (‘the Panel’) was created in response to the 2013 Coronial Inquiry (Matenga 2013) which investigated 13 recent cycling fatalities and concluded that work needed to be done to investigate ways in which cycling on New Zealand roads could be made safer. As a result of the Coroner’s recommendation the NZ Transport Agency established the Panel, which is composed of 10 experts in the filds of cycling, transport and human behaviour. The Panel has been tasked with developing innovative, comprehensive and practical recommendations for how central and local government can ensure on-road cycling is provided as a safe transport option. This document succeeds in meeting the challenge presented to the Panel and the implementation of our recommendations will, over time, result in a material improvement in both the reality and perception of cycling as a safe transport option. This report: • provides an overview of the current situation of cycling safety in New Zealand • compares the New Zealand situation to international best practice • applies the Safe System approach to cycling safety issues • presents the Panel’s recommendations to improve the safety of cycling in New Zealand. (Author/publisher)
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