Patrick Morgan
@patrickmorgan.bsky.social
Person who rides a bike, in New Zealand. Believes we are all better off when more people ride, more often.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Beginning today, our first two books—and hundreds of other titles—are half price (just $15 each!) via the Island Press website. Promo ends midnight Sunday.
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"Everyone deserves safe streets." It's wrong for the local MP to interfere with a plan for a new bike lane.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social @bikeauckland.bsky.social
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social @bikeauckland.bsky.social
‘Terrible idea:’ Cycling groups clash with minister over plan to scrap proposed bike lane
Cycling advocates are urging Auckland Transport not to bow to pressure from Simeon Brown and scrap a planned bike lane in East Auckland.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"Everyone deserves safe streets." It's wrong for the local MP to interfere with a plan for a new bike lane.
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social @bikeauckland.bsky.social
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social @bikeauckland.bsky.social
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Every last piece of transit & bike infrastructure seems to need to go thru "The Populist Playbook".
Scare, complain, reject; rinse, wash, repeat.
All the while the things we really should fear — generational poverty, climate chaos, species extinction — continue on.
Scare, complain, reject; rinse, wash, repeat.
All the while the things we really should fear — generational poverty, climate chaos, species extinction — continue on.
Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Every last piece of transit & bike infrastructure seems to need to go thru "The Populist Playbook".
Scare, complain, reject; rinse, wash, repeat.
All the while the things we really should fear — generational poverty, climate chaos, species extinction — continue on.
Scare, complain, reject; rinse, wash, repeat.
All the while the things we really should fear — generational poverty, climate chaos, species extinction — continue on.
Who could have predicted this?! Our Govt is wasting money on building stuff that makes traffic worse. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Long queues and baffled drivers: New $152m flyover drives minister mad
Simeon Brown is calling for urgent changes to a new $152 million flyover, saying it has created long evening delays and confusion for motorists.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Who could have predicted this?! Our Govt is wasting money on building stuff that makes traffic worse. www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
"Te Tiriti o Waitangi" says Jo.
Love it. #TheChaseNZ
Love it. #TheChaseNZ
November 3, 2025 at 6:49 AM
"Te Tiriti o Waitangi" says Jo.
Love it. #TheChaseNZ
Love it. #TheChaseNZ
Bikes = business. Where's your favorite place to ride? www.stuff.co.nz/travel/36087... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
This might just be New Zealand’s most delicious cycle trail
We explore a cycle trail in Queenstown that links some of the country’s best wineries.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Bikes = business. Where's your favorite place to ride? www.stuff.co.nz/travel/36087... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
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Look what happens when you build protected bike lanes!
Instead of spending billions on new roads, the govt should build more protected bike lanes!
Instead of spending billions on new roads, the govt should build more protected bike lanes!
October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Look what happens when you build protected bike lanes!
Instead of spending billions on new roads, the govt should build more protected bike lanes!
Instead of spending billions on new roads, the govt should build more protected bike lanes!
How will robotaxis interact with pedestrians and people on bikes? Who will give way? @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
Maybe I'm shortsighted but the looming danger of pedestrians being emboldened by the safety features of self-driving cars ... is just not a problem I can spin up much concern about.
Robotaxis Have a Bullying Problem
Dealing with pedestrians’ bad behaviour
www.changinglanesnewsletter.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
How will robotaxis interact with pedestrians and people on bikes? Who will give way? @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
A Mt Vic tunnel for private vehicles is a bad idea. Why?
Induced traffic, opportunity cost, embedded carbon.
PT, walking, cycling and demand management solutions would work better and cost less.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360... @cyclingactionNZ
Induced traffic, opportunity cost, embedded carbon.
PT, walking, cycling and demand management solutions would work better and cost less.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360... @cyclingactionNZ
The Post
www.thepost.co.nz
October 20, 2025 at 6:22 AM
A Mt Vic tunnel for private vehicles is a bad idea. Why?
Induced traffic, opportunity cost, embedded carbon.
PT, walking, cycling and demand management solutions would work better and cost less.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360... @cyclingactionNZ
Induced traffic, opportunity cost, embedded carbon.
PT, walking, cycling and demand management solutions would work better and cost less.
www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360... @cyclingactionNZ
Kids love biking. www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Kids love biking. www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
This will be fun to follow. bikepacking.com/news/project... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
Project Double Shake: Rufus Wenlock and Joe Nation are Racing the Length of New Zealand
This Saturday, Rufus Wenlock and Joe Nation are racing the 3,000 km Shaky Isles route along the length of New Zealand...
bikepacking.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:52 AM
This will be fun to follow. bikepacking.com/news/project... @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
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"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring."
-Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid and human rights activist
#BicycleBirthday
October 7 (1931 -2021)
-Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid and human rights activist
#BicycleBirthday
October 7 (1931 -2021)
October 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring."
-Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid and human rights activist
#BicycleBirthday
October 7 (1931 -2021)
-Desmond Tutu, anti-apartheid and human rights activist
#BicycleBirthday
October 7 (1931 -2021)
Trees, not tunnels. Save the Town Belt. Today, volunteers planted trees near the Basin Reserve to show community opposition to Govt plans to ram a monster tunnel through the Wellington Town Belt.
October 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Trees, not tunnels. Save the Town Belt. Today, volunteers planted trees near the Basin Reserve to show community opposition to Govt plans to ram a monster tunnel through the Wellington Town Belt.
Is this the dumbest objection to bike lanes ever?
"Cycling may be considered a “greener” option than using public transport, but cycleways use an awfully high amount of petroleum-based products to create and maintain." - Ray Chung @cyclewgtn.bsky.social www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
"Cycling may be considered a “greener” option than using public transport, but cycleways use an awfully high amount of petroleum-based products to create and maintain." - Ray Chung @cyclewgtn.bsky.social www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Wellington mayoral candidates on bike lanes
Each week we are asking the main mayoral candidates what they will do on key issues. This week: Retain, extend or reduce Wellington's current bike lane network?
www.thepost.co.nz
October 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Is this the dumbest objection to bike lanes ever?
"Cycling may be considered a “greener” option than using public transport, but cycleways use an awfully high amount of petroleum-based products to create and maintain." - Ray Chung @cyclewgtn.bsky.social www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
"Cycling may be considered a “greener” option than using public transport, but cycleways use an awfully high amount of petroleum-based products to create and maintain." - Ray Chung @cyclewgtn.bsky.social www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
youtu.be/g12HR7soJwQ "Cycling is on my agenda because I believe all modes of transport having the platform they deserve." Candidate for Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, Afnan Al-Rubayee @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
WCC candidate Afnan Al-Rubayee is committed to better cycling in Wellington
YouTube video by Patrick Morgan
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September 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
youtu.be/g12HR7soJwQ "Cycling is on my agenda because I believe all modes of transport having the platform they deserve." Candidate for Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, Afnan Al-Rubayee @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
"I believe in the power of our community. We can make Pōneke a creative, sustainable, innovative, world-leading city. We've popped up a bike network because you championed it." - @lauriefoon.bsky.social youtu.be/vlf1XdYlvwc @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
WCC candidate Laurie Foon is committed to better cycling in Wellington
YouTube video by Patrick Morgan
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September 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"I believe in the power of our community. We can make Pōneke a creative, sustainable, innovative, world-leading city. We've popped up a bike network because you championed it." - @lauriefoon.bsky.social youtu.be/vlf1XdYlvwc @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
Why can't Metlink run longer trains on weekends to meet demand? www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608... @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
This family of four wants to catch the train with their bikes - why can't they?
The Miller family wants to take their bikes on Wellington’s trains, but weekend services from their local station have space for only three at a time.
www.stuff.co.nz
September 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Why can't Metlink run longer trains on weekends to meet demand? www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3608... @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
youtu.be/XBoWeDE4FfQ?... WCC candidate @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social is committed to better cycling in Wellington. She is the only Councillor in the Wharangi / Onslow-Western ward who has supported this work. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
WCC candidate Rebecca Matthews is committed to better cycling in Wellington
YouTube video by Patrick Morgan
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
youtu.be/XBoWeDE4FfQ?... WCC candidate @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social is committed to better cycling in Wellington. She is the only Councillor in the Wharangi / Onslow-Western ward who has supported this work. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
Have you voted? Here's WCC candidate Tim Ward, running in the Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, who is committed to better cycling in Wellington.
youtu.be/PaSnx24wvXQ
youtu.be/PaSnx24wvXQ
WCC candidate Tim Ward is committed to better cycling in Wellington
YouTube video by Patrick Morgan
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Have you voted? Here's WCC candidate Tim Ward, running in the Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, who is committed to better cycling in Wellington.
youtu.be/PaSnx24wvXQ
youtu.be/PaSnx24wvXQ
@cyclewgtn.bsky.social and Bicycle Junction hosted WCC candidates. Candidate for Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, @geordierogers.co.nz says "My vision for the city is where people can get around safely, no matter what time of day or transport mode. We need a dedicated cycling network." youtu.be/4fP8RlU3TjQ
WCC candidate Geordie Rogers is committed to better cycling in Wellington
YouTube video by Patrick Morgan
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
@cyclewgtn.bsky.social and Bicycle Junction hosted WCC candidates. Candidate for Pukehinau/ Lambton Ward, @geordierogers.co.nz says "My vision for the city is where people can get around safely, no matter what time of day or transport mode. We need a dedicated cycling network." youtu.be/4fP8RlU3TjQ
Wellington is truly a cycling city.
How did plucky bunch of advocates build a movement, overcome bikelash, tacks, and hostile news media, for the city to add 30 km of bikelanes in three years, transforming Wellington streets?
www.hannahplayhouse.org.nz/whats-on/the...
How did plucky bunch of advocates build a movement, overcome bikelash, tacks, and hostile news media, for the city to add 30 km of bikelanes in three years, transforming Wellington streets?
www.hannahplayhouse.org.nz/whats-on/the...
Windbag: Live! — The Hannah
Join The Spinoff Wellington editor Joel MacManus in a conversation with politics reporter Lyric Waiwiri-Smith and special guests, as they lay out Wellington’s wins and woes, ahead of the upcoming loca...
www.hannahplayhouse.org.nz
September 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Wellington is truly a cycling city.
How did plucky bunch of advocates build a movement, overcome bikelash, tacks, and hostile news media, for the city to add 30 km of bikelanes in three years, transforming Wellington streets?
www.hannahplayhouse.org.nz/whats-on/the...
How did plucky bunch of advocates build a movement, overcome bikelash, tacks, and hostile news media, for the city to add 30 km of bikelanes in three years, transforming Wellington streets?
www.hannahplayhouse.org.nz/whats-on/the...
Sensational win by Geordie Beamish!
Never, ever, ever, ever give up. 🇳🇿
Never, ever, ever, ever give up. 🇳🇿
September 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Sensational win by Geordie Beamish!
Never, ever, ever, ever give up. 🇳🇿
Never, ever, ever, ever give up. 🇳🇿
It's a BlueSky kind of day.
September 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It's a BlueSky kind of day.