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Scoop
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Bus Bike Rack Use Resumes All Hours In Queenstown
Press Release – Otago Regional Council The use of bike racks during the day from 7am to 6pm resumed on Queenstowns 23 buses two weeks ago, but now that all Queenstowns 23 buses have been modified and are compliant with Land Transport rules, bike racks can be used at night as well … Bike rack use on ORC's Orbus services in Queenstown resumes day and night from today, 1 May 2025. The use of bike racks during the day from 7am to 6pm resumed on Queenstown's 23 buses two weeks ago, but now that all Queenstown's 23 buses have been modified and are compliant with Land Transport rules, bike racks can be used at night as well as during the day. ORC's Manager Transport Lorraine Cheyne thanked the public for their patience and acknowledged the frustration felt by some passengers. 'We're very pleased to be able to resume the full bike rack service in Queenstown from today and we appreciate the efforts of Ritchies, our operator in Queenstown, for making the changes that allowed the full bike rack service to begin again as quickly as possible,' she says. Background A temporary night-time restriction on the use of bike racks on Dunedin and Queenstown buses started on 2 November 2024, after NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) issued a safety notice. At the time Ms Cheyne saidthe safety notice had brought to ORC's attention that carrying bikes at night could result in the lights on the buses being obscured. By implication the vehicle was deemed to be not fully compliant for use on the roads if carrying a bike, whether during daytime or at night. Although only some bus models were affected, Ms Cheyne said ORC was required to restrict the use of bike racks on all buses at all times, while all vehicles were assessed, and those that required it were modified. Last month NZTA issued an exemption that allowed buses carrying bikes to be deemed compliant during daylight when lights were not needed. However, as of today all buses on the ORC networks, in both Dunedin & Queenstown, have be assessed and modified as required, to comply with the Land Transport rule on vehicle lighting at all times when carrying bikes. She highlighted the NZTA directive was all about public safety.
Scoop
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scoop
Bus Bike Rack Use Resumes All Hours In Queenstown
Bike rack use on ORC's Orbus services in Queenstown resumes day and night from today, 1 May 2025. The use of bike racks during the day from 7am to 6pm resumed on Queenstown's 23 buses two weeks ago, but now that all Queenstown's 23 buses have been modified and are compliant with Land Transport rules, bike racks can be used at night as well as during the day. ORC's Manager Transport Lorraine Cheyne thanked the public for their patience and acknowledged the frustration felt by some passengers. 'We're very pleased to be able to resume the full bike rack service in Queenstown from today and we appreciate the efforts of Ritchies, our operator in Queenstown, for making the changes that allowed the full bike rack service to begin again as quickly as possible,' she says. Background A temporary night-time restriction on the use of bike racks on Dunedin and Queenstown buses started on 2 November 2024, after NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) issued a safety notice. At the time Ms Cheyne saidthe safety notice had brought to ORC's attention that carrying bikes at night could result in the lights on the buses being obscured. By implication the vehicle was deemed to be not fully compliant for use on the roads if carrying a bike, whether during daytime or at night. Although only some bus models were affected, Ms Cheyne said ORC was required to restrict the use of bike racks on all buses at all times, while all vehicles were assessed, and those that required it were modified. Last month NZTA issued an exemption that allowed buses carrying bikes to be deemed compliant during daylight when lights were not needed. However, as of today all buses on the ORC networks, in both Dunedin & Queenstown, have be assessed and modified as required, to comply with the Land Transport rule on vehicle lighting at all times when carrying bikes. She highlighted the NZTA directive was all about public safety.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Community raising money for Cherokee County band director battling cancer
The Brief The community is raising money to help Cherokee High School band director Garrick Cheyne with his fight against colon cancer. Cheyne's family is waiting for the results from a CT scan he had earlier this week. More than $20,000 has been raised so far. CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - Community members in Cherokee County are raising money to help a high school band director with his fight against cancer. Garrick Cheyne has been part of the Canton community for 20 years and has been a band director at Cherokee High School since 2010. What we know According to Cheyne's GoFundMe, the band director was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Crystal Cheyne, Garrick's wife, wrote that they are waiting for results from a CT scan he had on Monday, but believe the cancer is "somewhat short of stage 4." His first surgery is scheduled for Feb. 5. The money raised by the community already covers his first medical bill. What they're saying "We continued to be awed by your support," Crystal Cheyne wrote on GoFundMe. "I am SO inspired to be my best every day through this journey for all of you and for many great days ahead!" What you can do More than 200 people have raised more than $20,000 of the fundraiser's $30,000 goal. You can learn more about the fundraiser and donate here. The Source
