| Cycling Advocates' Network | |
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NZ is CAN's area of influence |
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| Motto | More people cycling more often |
| Formation | November 1, 1996 |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Incorporated Society |
| Purpose/focus | Advocacy |
| Headquarters | Wellington, NZ |
| Location | Anzac House, 181 Willis St |
| Region served | New Zealand |
| Membership | Private Persons & Organisations |
| Official languages | En |
| Chair | Graeme Lindup |
| Main organ | Board |
| Staff | 3 |
| Volunteers | dozens |
| Website | CAN |
Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) is a national cycling advocacy group founded in November 1996[1] in Wellington, New Zealand. It aims to achieve a better cycling environment for cycling as transport and tourism. Major initiatives are the annual Cycle Friendly Awards and support for a biennial Cycling Conference.
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CAN's aim is:[2]
CAN has made a major contribution to the establishment and ongoing success of the NZ Cycling Conference[3] series (15 October 1997, Hamilton; 14–15 July 2000, Palmerston North; 21–22 September 2001, Christchurch; 10–11 October 2003, North Shore; 14–15 October 2005 Hutt City; 1–2 November 2007, Napier; 12–13 November 2009, New Plymouth).[4][5]
Since 2003, CAN has been organising the annual Cycle Friendly Awards, celebrating initiatives to promote cycling and create a cycle-friendly environment at both a national and local level in New Zealand.[6] The event has since received public recognition, with government representatives attending the award ceremonies.[7]
Ahead of the 2008 New Zealand elections, CAN polled MP candidates on their stance towards cycling, and published the results as a guide for voters that are concerned about cycling issues. Based on the poll, the 49th New Zealand Parliament contains about one-third (34%) of MPS who support cycling.[8]
CAN is the parent organisation for some 20 local cycling advocacy groups around the country[9], including Cycle Action Auckland and Spokes Canterbury.
CAN was a member of BikeNZ and provided one board member from BikeNZ's inception in July 2003. CAN resigned from BikeNZ in October 2007[10], but continues to work with BikeNZ on advocacy issues[11].
CAN works closely with Living Streets Aotearoa, the national walking advocacy group.