New Walking and Cycling Strategy
The first national walking and cycling strategy, "Getting There - On Foot, by Cycle", sets out to make walking and cycling more accessible, safe and popular. This strategy aims to help local transport planners think about the role that walking and cycling can play in a better integrated transport network. Walking school bus programmes, improving pedestrian access to bus and train stations, providing secure cycle parking facilities, dedicated cycling lanes or improving street lighting can all make walking and cycling more accessible and safer options for the travelling public.
The Strategy sets out the following "Priorities for Action":
Focus One: Strengthening foundations for effective action
- Priority 1 Encourage action for walking and cycling within an integrated, sustainable approach to land transport
- Priority 2 Expand our knowledge and skill base to address walking and cycling
- Priority 3 Encourage collaboration and co-ordination of efforts for walking and cycling
Focus Two: Providing supportive environments and systems
- Priority 4 Encourage land use, planning and design that supports walking and cycling
- Priority 5 Provide supportive environments for walking and cycling in existing communities
- Priority 6 Improve networks for long-distance cycling
Focus Three: Influencing individual travel choices
- Priority 7 Encourage positive attitudes towards and perceptions of walking and cycling as modes of transport
- Priority 8 Encourage and support individuals in changing their travel choices
Focus Four: Improving safety and security
- Priority 9 Improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
- Priority 10 Address crime and personal security concerns around walking and cycling
In the past three years 65 walking and cycling infrastructure projects have received, or are about to receive, funding. National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) funding for walking and cycling projects is on track to reach $5 million in the current financial year. Over the next ten years, $65 million has been budgeted from the NLTF for walking and cycling projects.
The strategy can be downloaded from http://www.beehive.govt.nz/Documents/Files/Getting%20there.pdf |
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