Imagine an easy ride through Pt Chevalier, climbing to Westmere, cruising into Grey Lynn, all on cycleways separated from traffic.
Then, after a brief coffee stop, joining another cycleway along Great North Road to ride safely into the city centre.
Auckland’s inner-west is getting new cycleways. This month, Auckland Transport is excited to share updated designs for 5.6km of connected cycleways along Garnet Road, Old Mill Road, Surrey Crescent, and Richmond Road.
Over the course of its development, community feedback has improved this project, with changes that enhance access and safety. This is a last opportunity to give feedback before construction gets underway in mid-2022.
Taking a whole-of-street approach, the project will deliver new cycleways, pedestrian crossings, bus stops, and raised speed tables across side streets. The Safe School Speeds trial around Grey Lynn School will be incorporated, improving what was temporary and making it permanent.
Most sections of cycleway will be on-road, with a raised concrete kerb to separate bikes and cars. Within areas with lots of people movement, such as schools and village centres, the cycleway will be level with the footpath, but clearly marked as a space for bikes.
What about the ‘P’ word? Some on-street parking will go, but the new street designs better balance everyone’s needs, making it safer and easier to move around the neighbourhood, however people choose to travel.
Everyone should feel safe on our roads. As Auckland grows, we’re making it easier for people to walk and cycle, whether to places of work and education, or just to pop down to the local shops.
The cycleways and street improvements are nearly ready to be built. View the updated designs and give your feedback at www.AT.govt.nz/haveyoursay by Sunday 27 February 2022.
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Published 4 February 2022