1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?

This is a rural area, so walking is mostly for exercise or for short trips to shops in the villages - get to talk to others rather than driving everywhere. Cycling as personal transport over short distances would be great - fewer cars on road and exercise for the cyclists.
The area is used a lot for recreational cycling - which annoys many locals - see answer to next question!
 

 
2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and
(b) cyclists
in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths.

Mostly pretty abysmal.  The "open" roads are too narrow and windy and the traffic too fast for occasional cyclists, let alone walkers, to feel safe.  People who cycle a lot and have all the gear are more likely to brave them.  I used to cycle 4 km to village to get to tennis, but wouldn't do it now.  I don't cycle just for pleasure - and to me our roads are not pleasurable to cycle on.anyway.  I like to have a purpose for the journey and would prefer on occasion not to use my car.   If I want to walk for pleasure I drive to the regional park or Hunuas etc. Unfortunately a stroll from home is not pleasurable.  Occasionally I will walk to neighbours, but it can be dicing with death on a rural road with no berm, especially on a busy Sunday.
Most of the villages lack footpaths on many roads, and in some places there are deep culverts - walkers beware!
 

 
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?

Good idea, but can't see how it gets enforced in the country.  It's hard enough to get people to drive at 50kph in the villages (locals as well as visitors!) let alone on the "open road".
 

 
4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?

I think so - there aren't any!
 

 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
 see above
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?

Cyclists not allowed on footpaths, cyclists and pedestrians not allowed on motorway - is this what you mean?
 

 
7.       What would you do about these barriers?

Nothing if they are sensible measures.  I think cyclists should not be cycling on footpaths - it is a deterrent to pedestrians.
 

 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?

Can't think of any.
 

 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?

Not whilst the roads are unsuitable.  It would be great to have "off road" walking (and maybe cycling) tracks, but that's mostly private property so not accessible, unlike footpaths in Britain
 

 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?

I think Manuaku used to have a policy of creating cycle lanes on all new roads, but the only road I can think of that got it was George Bolt Drive!  I'm not sure what has happened in the vast new urban areas of Botany, Flat Bush etc.
A walking and cycling strategy seems a sensible idea - it should be part of an overall public transport strategy.
 

 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?

Yes.  Would have to think more about how to facilitate them.  The local school parents need some carrots to reduce the number of  people who drive their children to school!
 

 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?

They have to be seen as pleasurable activities, but also time comes into it -e.g. I suspect many people pick their children up from school so they can drive them to some after school activity.  I even find myself driving from one end of the village to the other rather tan walking
 

 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?

Council could help with good town planning.  If walking and cycling are part of routine they get done, instead of making it another special activity
 

 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?

Don't imagine so!
 

 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm

Yes
 

 
16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both.

Walk fairly regularly - but usually have to drive to somewhere like a regional park to walk.  Don't cycle (although I have 2 bikes - one modern, one sit up and beg complete with basket!) due to roads - see above.
 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
 
Good exercise
Save on fuel costs
Less pollution
Healthy body
Fresh feeling
 
2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and
(b) cyclists
in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths.  Good for walking tracks in the Gardens area and also good parks in other wards
 
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists? 50KMPH is ok
 
4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are? Not quite as do not do active cycling
 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other. Good - well sign and lanes
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use? No
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers? Do not know
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? No
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? yes
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? Do not know - will support one
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? Yes -
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity? More publicity and promotion
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? General promotions along with health authorities
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? Do not know
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm Not sure as I have not studied it
 
16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both. Normally do waling and encourage others for  walking.
 

1. What do you see as the advantages of

(a) walking and

(b) cycling

as a form of transport in your area?

Up to the people doing it. I don't have to make decisions for them. If
something is attractive, nice to do, healthy, whatever the reason,
people will do it.


2. How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities
for

(a) pedestrians and

(b) cyclists

in your area? This could include such things as
cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking,
quality of footpaths.

Fairly poor.


3. Would you support lowered speed limits on certain
streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?

Yes.


4. Are you aware of where walking or cycling
paths/lanes/routes are?

Some.


5. How well signposted are these facilities? Please
note if signage is better for one mode than the other.

Visible.


6. Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public
spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?

Yes.


7. What would you do about these barriers?

I'm in favour of separate lanes for cyclists and cars.


8. Do you think there are certain conditions under
which parking on footpaths is permissible?

No.


9. If your ward/community does not have a walking or
cycling route map, would you support creating one?

Yes, but would not be a driver of such a project.


10. Does the council have a walking and cycling
strategy, and if not, would you support having one?

Not sure.


11. Do you support travel plans in schools and
workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?

I hate governments meddling in schools. This should be up to the
parents and teachers.


12. What other techniques could you suggest to improve
walking and cycling as a regular activity?

If it's fun, people will do it. If it's fun, more people will do
it. The more people do it, the more others do it.


13. What role do you see the council has in promoting
public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling
contributing?

I don't see any role for the government in making decisions with
regards to how healthy a person is or how healthy he should be. I find
that pretty scary to be frank.


14. Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for
staff and visitors?

Not sure. Hope not.


15. Will you sign the Walking Charter?
http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm

Given the arguments given, it's another project designed to give
government control on how people live and move, so thanks.

And I'm greatly in favour of cycling, let me assure you of that.


16. Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of
course that many people who do not remain supportive of
our aims to increase rates of both.

I'm Dutch. I've cycled my whole life. I'm pretty sure the Dutch are
not cycling because the government tells them to do so. People get
pretty sick of others telling them what to do.

 

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of

  (a) walking and

  (b) cycling

  as a form of transport in your area?

   These are healthy options which are also great for the environment. I live in a small rural town however and most people work between twenty and forty kilometres from their homes. Our local roads are very dangerous and have a high fatality rate.

  2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for

  (a) pedestrians and

  (b) cyclists

  in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths.

   The footpaths are good when we have them, most of our districts small towns have partial footpath coverage. To be honest id rate all of the above for this question as poor.

  3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?

  Yes I would. It's something that I already have on my hit list of things to do.

  4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?

   No, we don't have any. The only lane that we have available is the side of the road.

  5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.

   Since we don't have any, I can say that our signs are non existent.

  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?

   No.

  7.       What would you do about these barriers?

   I support the creation of walking and cycling paths so people can enjoy these activities in safety.

  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?

  No. Footpaths are for foot traffic not cars.

  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?

  Yes, but first we need some safe paths for these activities.

  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?

   I don't know, I would hope that they do. And yes I would support the creation of one.

  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?

  I'm not sure how to answer this question in the context of my ward.

  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?

  I'm convinced that if we had good paths for these activities people would use them without much thought. I've lived in Melbourne and have seen how popular their beach path is, just seeing the people enjoying this asset makes you want to join the fun. As long as people know that these paths exist then they will use them.

  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?

  The Councils role for this topic is the approval and  construction of  paths. They can advertise such ventures in their local Council papers or let the media know. I think that public health is a Central Govt issue. Walking and cycling do help greatly and councils can help by putting in the infrastructure.

  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?

  No idea, I'll tell you when I'm elected.

  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm

  I'll read it first.

  16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both.

  I love to walk, I'm also involved with many environmental groups that plant tree's and protect river systems. I don't cycle because my bike needs new wheels and I haven't gotten around to fixing it yet.

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling, as a form of transport in your area?

ANSWER: As with any alternative to the usual vehicle congestion and associated health issues, it is a great idea. It would also allow for more public interaction and promote courtesy. However one of the major obstacles to be overcome is the habitual nature of people to utilize their current modes of transportation.
 
2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and
(b) cyclists, in your area? This could include such things as cycle-ways, pedestrian over-bridges, cycle parking, and quality of footpaths.

ANSWER: Poor to average.
 
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?

ANSWER: Not unless there was sufficient evidence that such a move would indeed do what it was intended to do.  I do not believe in forced coercion, however, promotion of an alternative choice is an excellent idea.
 
4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?

ANSWER: I have some knowledge of where limited dedicated paths/lanes/routes are located.  There is certainly room for more.
 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.

ANSWER: From what I have observed, I have noted that sign posting for cycle lanes are the most prevalent in Manukau City. Of course where there exists cycle-ways, often you have a dedicated lane within that strip for pedestrians.
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?

ANSWER: Yes, I do have some knowledge of those; however I am unaware of the full extent of the limitations.
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers?

ANSWER: My first port of call would be to call upon those that know about it as I am not an expert in this field at all. I would then balance those the propose with those that oppose and reconcile to two and base any decision on the need and necessity of any application.
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?

ANSWER: Yes I do, in narrow streets that would see vehicles parking on both sides of the road causing a potential breach of safety. Commonsense must prevail on this as a one law fits all is nonsensical.
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?

ANSWER: Definitely.  Unless people know what is in their area they can not be expected to make use of it.
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?

ANSWER: I believe the Council does have plans for dedicated routes; however I am unaware of the full extent of this plan. Yes I would support creating one.
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?

ANSWER: Yes where such plans are efficient. Most people are put of such replacement ideas due to uncertainty of schedules and for safety reasons. It comes down to convenience and whether such plans fit in with those that would use them as opposed to working a schedule around the alternatives.  That is human nature.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?

ANSWER: Promotion is the key factor.  People do not like being told something is good for them, so helping them realize this for themselves would see a major shift in ideology and utilization of such activities. Once a greater community spirit is realized as opposed to the current one of disassociation, we will see a much better interaction take place where people actually start to talk to each other and enjoy the company.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?

ANSWER: The Councils main focus is the efficiency and cost effectiveness of public services and infrastructure requirements. It would certainly play a role in the promotion of the health benefits, but this will be secondary to its main focus.  I see the Council as a secondary assistant/partner to the usual organizations that deal with the promotion of better health and lifestyle alternatives.
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?

ANSWER: I am unaware of such travel plans for the Manukau City Council Staff.
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm

ANSWER: Yes I will as it is a great idea to promote such things where practicable.
 
16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both.

ANSWER: No I don't regularly walk or cycle; this is due to the nature of my travel arrangements.  I do however support the aims to provide the option for people to increase the rate at which they participate in those activities.  Again, overcoming human nature and natural suspicion will dictate the rate of increase.

 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area? The advantages are for the individuals who participate in this type of transport as they will be fitter and healthier as a result of this type of exercise. It prevents clogging up on our roads and pollution. Also people who walk and cycle will have more time to greet people in their neighbourhood, see things that are going on and be more aware of their community. When you fly past in your cars you don't notice a lot of things and if you do, you don't bother getting out to do anything about it. 
 
2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and Actually for our area it is very good. Pakuranga is a relatively young area and the town planners have put in a number of walkways through the suburbs. It does not cater for cycles so well, but cyclists do use the walkways with pedestrians which is not the best, but on the whole the cyclists are very careful when using walkways. There is no area dedicated for cycles to be left at shopping malls, although I note that Botany Mall which is new as made allowance for this. This is something which councils will need to provide for in the future if we are to get serious about people using bikes more. The footpaths are generally good and get upgraded sufficiently.
(b) cyclists
in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths.
 
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists? Yes, definitely. Even signage could be enhanced in many areas to make it safer for cyclist/pedestrians.
 
4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are? Yes I am.
 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other. The signs probably aren't that good, but people living in the area would soon get to know where they are. The walkway signs are more obvious and I don't think if there are any signs for cyclists. The sign just says for cyclists to give way to pedestrians which is fair enough.
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use? No I am not, although I know that they can't use the motorway. You wouldn't want to in any case. I believe that pedestrians are not refused anywhere and I am not sure about cyclists.
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers? If there were barriers, I would want to know why, try to understand the reason for it and if the reason didn't seem to make sense, then push to have them removed. As I say, I am not aware of anywhere, where pedestrians or cyclists cannot go.
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? No. No parking on footpaths ever!! It only forces people to go on to the road, and that is very dangerous.
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? I would, but believe that it is reasonably well catered for currently.
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? Not sure if they do have one, but would support - as long as it was logical and practical.
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? I do support them, especially for school. The trouble with Auckland is that people scatter from one end to the other. Not everyone goes in the same direction, but if a group ride could be organized to go to a certain place, I would certainly support that. People are pretty apathetic when it comes to things like this. Once it gets cold, wet, dark, windy etc - no one wants to do it and they get back into their cars.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity? I belong to a group which goes for rides in the weekend. It is very informal and people just meet at a shopping centre at a designated time and at that time, who ever is there just joins the group. Sometimes there can be a dozen people, other times 50. Depends on all sorts of things. These type of organizations are good and word gets around by word and mouth and also the internet. Setting up these groups is easy, but keeping them going is the hard part.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? I don't think the council has a role in promoting public health that is a job more for the central Govt, but I definitely see a role in councils helping to  organize, promote, and run sporting events or even just regular events like walks, bike rides etc.
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? N/A
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm I have no problem doing this.
 
16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both. I do both. I probably do 120kms per week on my bike. I have a dog which I also exercise regularly. This is something which the council needs to provide more of and that is exercise areas for dogs.
 
 

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of

  (a) walking and

  (b) cycling

  as a form of transport in your area?

   

  Cheap, reliable, environmentally friendly, keeps participants fit and healthy.

   

  2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for

  (a) pedestrians and

  (b) cyclists

  in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths.

   

  I would give footpaths in Pakuranga 6/10 - they are very average and have defects in parts where the path has cracks or bumps. These are a hazard for pedestrians and parents trying to manoevre a pushchair. Facilities for cyclists would get 7/10. There is sufficient parking in public places for cyclists but could be more facilities for them to get around. There was talk about creating a cycleway between Pakuranga and Manukau. Nothing ever happened. I will investigate this further if elected.

   

  3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?

  I think cyclists are relatively safe on residential streets but there are some which people use for short cuts and speed. This could be addressed by installing chicanes and other speed reduction measures. On main arterial roads, there should be more cycle lanes off the road for cyclists.

   

  4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?

       Yes, there aren't enough in the Pakuranga area.

   

  5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.

       There could be better signage and promotion.

   

  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?

  Yes.

   

  7.       What would you do about these barriers?

  They are there for cyclists' safety and I don't think they should be removed.

   

  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?

  For cycles? Yes.

   

  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?

  Yes, most definitely.

   

  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?

       I understand the council does have a walking and cycling strategy.

   

  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?

  Yes, I support walking buses to schools where parents/caregivers escort a group of children on foot to school. This is good exercise but also keeps many cars off the road. I have seen parents dropping one child off at school - when you have a roll of 600 children, if half come to school by car, that's 300 cars queuing at the school gates!!

  I also support car pooling and public transport for workers to get cars off the road.

  I would actively promote these travel plans, if elected.

   

  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?

       More groups forming and Olympians like Hamish Carter promoting it in schools and workplaces.  

   

  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?

   The council has a dual role with central government and there needs to be more money invested for facilities/promotion.

   

  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?

  I understand the council does.

   

  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm

  Yes.

   

  16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both.

  I walk regularly.  

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?
   
  Primarily for good health
   
  2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
  (a) pedestrians and
  (b) cyclists
  in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths.
   
  poor cycleways, adequate overbridges, very few security parking areas for cycles. Mostly situated in places not easily found. Footpaths average but lacks quality pram, wheelchair ramps.
   
  3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
   
  Most definitely, 2 pedestrians killed in Manurewa in the last week.
   
   
  4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?
   
  Mostly, Manukau is a large city and the plans to improve cycling lanes etc are in the Councils plans.
   
  5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
   
  Not well signaged
   
  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?
   
  Yes, there are not enough for cyclists
   
  7.       What would you do about these barriers?
   
  Promote cycling and walking
   
  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
   
  For cycles yes, locked to posts. Vehicles no.
   
  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
   
  I would assist in improving the existing ones.
   
  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
   
  Yes, Council has a great strategy.
   
  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
   
  promote awareness through council newsletters and other promotional material to provide information to schools and businesses.
   
  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
   
  this is a hard one, firstly people need to feel safe on the streets, group walking ok, walking buses to schools etc.
   
  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
  Manukau City Council promotes these activities.
   
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
   
  Not that I am aware
   
  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
   
  yes
   
  16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both.
   
  I enjoy walking in my local area. I can not ride a cycle due to a back injury. I walk in places I feel safe, definitely not after dark.

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?

(a) Walking as most know has health benefits and will help prevent a
myriad of lifestyle related diseases. However, increased walking also
provides and increases community safety. More people on the streets
lessens the chances of illegal behaviour. People also become aware of
their neighbourhood, a sense you lose when you drive everywhere. Other
advantages include less pollution through vehicle emissions, greater
care of neighbourhoods, increased perceptions of safety, neighbour
recognition leading to the development of relationships and
neighbourhood networks. Children also learn important safety
knowledge.
(b) The advantage of cycling over walking is being able to get
somewhere faster, otherwise all of the above apply to cycling too.

2. How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for (a) pedestrians
and
(b) cyclists in your area? This could include such things as
cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of
footpaths.

Neither are good in Manurewa. The ward is motor vehicle friendly and
pedestrian and cycle unfriendly.

3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to
enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
Absolutely!

4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?
Not in my ward.

5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if
signage is better for one mode than the other.
None I know of for walking or cycling.

6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that
(a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?
No.

7.       What would you do about these barriers?
Identify where these are and what the Council is currently doing or
not doing about it. Then use my influence in Council to develop a
strategy to combat this.

 8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which
parking on footpaths is permissible?
No.

9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling
route map, would you support creating one?
Absolutely

10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if
not, would you support having one?
Not only support it, but advocate for quick implementation and
prioritisation of funding for it.

11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so,
what would you do to facilitate them?
Provide council discounted travel passes for workplaces. Work with
workplaces to identify where staff live relative to work and what
public transport/walking/cycling options  exist and assist in lobbying
for new services if not available. For schools, provide funding and
council staff support (community development workers) to develop
walking school buses.

12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and
cycling as a regular activity?
Have a cycling bus for schools so kids can cycle safely to schools
(with parental consent) like kids use to. Extend patrolled pedestrian
crossings to those on school routes.

13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health?
How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
I believe local government needs to work with central government to
promote public health.

14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
I don't know.

15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter?
http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
Yes.

16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many
people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both.
Yes I walk daily.

1. What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?

Reduces congestion on roads. Enhances health and fitness.

2. How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and
(b) cyclists
in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths.
Pedestrians – excellent
Cyclists – poor. Very little provision or consideration for cyclists in roading development or upgrade.

3. Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?

Yes

4. Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?

Yes

5. How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.

Poorly signposted for the cyclists as there is so little provision.

6. Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can’t use? Yes (Roscommon connecting to Puhinui Road is a good example!)/

7. What would you do about these barriers? Provide pedestrian/cycle path/lane.

8. Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? No!

9. If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? Yes

10. Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? Yes – lip service.

11. Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? Promote cycling in schools and walkways with safe lanes on main roads.

12. What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?

13. What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? Limited health role.

14. Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? Not sure

15. Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm Yes.

16. Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both. Cycle regularly.

 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of

  (a) walking and

  (b) cycling

  as a form of transport in your area?


  reduce the carbon footprint, improve resident's physical fitness.

 

  2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for

  (a) pedestrians and
  (b) cyclists

  in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths.
 

For Pedestrians is average, but for cyclists is poor. few cycleway no pedestrian overbridges, no cycle parking, poor maintained footpaths in parks .
 

  3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
 

I would not support lowered speed limits on streets, but I strongly support the serious speed fine around school area.
 

  4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?

 

I know some of them, but not all. I plan to walk or cycling all the street and parks in my area, pakuranga ward in one year.
 

  5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.

 

I hope we can have more direction signpost inside the footpath, so people know where to go and where they can exit to main road.
 

  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?
 

Riverhill park is used for sport. I am planed to find out its walking or cycling paths as some friend live near it, but can use it as a walk place.
 

  7.       What would you do about these barriers?
 

Redesign the park, and make park for all residents. everyone can practice outdoor safety. 
 

  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
 

in the emergency, such as police, ambulance can park on footpaths, other than that can't use footpaths as parking area.
 

  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
 

Yes. I would like to have one in my ward. because I am forming a walking group now.
 

  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
 

I do not know the current strategy about walking and cycling, but I think they support walking and cycling in Manukau city. I join a free breakfast on cycling week in Manukau Civic centre.
 

  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
 

I support the travel plans, especially in schools and council employees. I would like to learn more from Waiktakere City Council about it. the open boards and Internet will be the way I can see now.
 

  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
 

no more land free to build free hold house. let people live more close and live close to public transport, so that they do not need to use car in weekday.
 

  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
 

According to Ottawa charter and Bangkok charter, the council's role for public health, supportive environment and build health policy will be the main area. Walking or cycling can improve physical fitness by the exercise, it also can help on social life, enhance family relationship, knowing the neighbourhood and so on.
 

  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
 

I don't think so, and I will find out it later.
 

  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
 

Yes, I will sign it and forward it to my friends. Is there a need to translate to Chinese I would like to help.
 

  16.   Do you cycle and/or walk regularly? We recognize of course that many people who do not remain supportive of our aims to increase rates of both.
 

Yes. I do walking twice a week. and in summer, I bike to study or work.