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| Mikael Colville Anderson speaking at the Bike Kitchen. |
The Velo-City Global 2014
conference brought hundreds of international delegates to South Australia to
discuss cycling culture, policy and infrastructure. Adelaide Bike Kitchen
brought this conversation to the public, hosting an open event called Velo For’um
All.
Providing
an evening of “perspectives from the pedal level”, the forum brought together a
panel of experts from the conference and the wider community to discuss local
issues surrounding cycling and change. Politicians rubbed shoulders with international
planners, grassroots activists and commuter cyclists to imagine a more cycling
friendly Adelaide.
Speakers included Greens
MLC Mark Parnell, cultural policy expert Ianto Ware, helmet law activist Sue
Abbot, architect Steven Fleming and urban mobility expert Mikael
Colville-Anderson. Topics of discussion ranged from personal experience to
state policy to international standards, and urged the public to continue the
discourse and take action to improve conditions for cyclists.
Talks were followed by
dinner prepared by ABK volunteers, drinks and local music. Many left inspired
for a brighter transport future, with delegates calling the forum a highlight
of their Adelaide visit.
Adelaide Bike Kitchen
hosts weekly workshops to promote cycling through learning DIY bike mechanics,
every Wednesday 5-8 pm at 22 Gibson St, Bowden. www.adelaidebikekitchen.com
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