A summary of our key points
● We support all the walking and cycling projects listed as first and second priority
activities.
(relates to q1 of the submission form)
● The programme includes high-cost, large, new projects (third priority) that focus
on private vehicle transport and have low benefit cost ratios (eg Basin Reserve
Improvements and Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway). We do not support these
projects.
(relates to q1 of the submission form)
● Bring forward the Ngauranga to Petone cycleway project to be completed within three
years: Investigation and design in 2012/2013, and construction in 2013/14.
(relates to q1 of the submission form)
● Give the Ngauranga to Petone cycleway a better ranking to reflect its high benefit cost
ratio (BCR) and the strong support it received in the Hutt Corridor Plan.
(relates to q2 of the submission form)
● For all expensive (third priority) roading projects, consult cyclists. We can help you
incorporate high quality cycle facilities from the outset, avoiding expensive retrofitting in
the future. Use projects such as the Adelaide Rd and Aotea Quay improvements as an
opportunity to improve the regional cycle network.
● Devote a fair share of transport spending to active transport. This is not happening yet.