1.      What do you see as the advantages of

  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?

  People opting to walk or cycle lowers traffic volume, reduces air and noise pollution, has health benefits and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. I'm all for 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.

  I think facilities are reasonable, so I'll say average to good.
   
  3.      Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?

  Yes, if necessary and helpful.
   
  4.      Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?

  Yes, I cycle myself so I've used a lot of them.

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

  I'm not sure, I have seen many signs advising of a walking and cycling tracks, so based on that I'd guess reasonably well, but I have not made a study of it.

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

  No. I'm sure there are places where it feels pretty unsafe though. I certainly find that, especially on bridges where the road narrows.
   
  7.      What would you do about these barriers?

  I'd support continuing driver education campaigns on awareness of other road users and allowing plenty of space for passing cyclists. Any new bridges could be widened if necessary, and safer speed limits imposed, although this is more a Transit NZ issue I would imagine.

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

  I'm not sure, but I don't think so. I notice around Atawhai Drive towards Founders Park it is done to reduce the protrusion of the vehicle onto the narrow road, but I think it's illegal if I recall the road rules correctly.

   
  9.      If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
  Nelson does.
   
  10.  Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
  Nelson does have one.
   
  11.  Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?

  I support the idea. I'd need to know more about what it might entail to answer how I might help facilitate it.
   
  12.  What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?

  I suspect that soon the price of fuel will become another incentive to leave the car at home. I support transport strategies that acknowledge the impact of peak oil and incoming carbon emission reduction strategies, and a move towards an efficient regional public transport network. I'd like to see council offer incentives to those who are making sacrifices in terms of comfort and speed (cars) in order to encourage biking and walking.
   
  13.  What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?

  Council has numerous areas of responsibility that fall into or influence the 'public health' realm, including air quality, public transport and infrastructure, the planning of people friendly spaces, and providing access to quality recreation. Obviously walking and cycling, if done safely, provide health and exercise benefits.
   
  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 I would, it looks like a good idea.
   

  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 try to walk and cycle when ever I can, and am upgrading my bike to enable me to do so more often.
 

 
1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
 
As a regular commuter cyclist and a walker I totally support Active Transport in our City.  Some of the benefits are healthier, happier and fitter people, reduced pollution, reduced congestion and reduced need to see roading as solutions.
 
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 rate overall our facilities as poor.  We do have some good areas, such as the Railway Reserve, but we have poor quality footpaths in the city and suburbs, difficult for pushing prams and uneven surfaces.  Cycle parking is very poor generally.
 
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?
 
Mostly, but they're not always easy to identify when you're on them
 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
 
Average
 
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?
Try to report to Council via Bicycle Nelson Bays
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
No, never
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
We do
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
 
Yes they do and I would support enhancing it
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
Yes, I was a Cycle Train Conductor last year for 2 schools
 
Council needs to employ someone to work directly with schools and workplaces and include carpooling
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
The Council Slow and Flow campaign was excellent.  I'd like to see it rolled out nationally on TV and locally with the characters.
 
I support the implementation of a covered and lockable Bike Port in the Montgomery Carpark around the size of 4 carparks as an extension to the SuperLoo complex.  Commuter cyclists and walkers who arrive before 10am can park their bikes for free, have free access to the showers and toilets and have free access to lockers for their gear.  The SuperLoo is already staffed.
 
I support making the car pooling more attractive by allowing the carpoolers to park in any of the main carparks for free if they arrive before 10am Monday-Friday and to display a large sign on their dashboard "Carpool and Park for Free".
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
It is part of Community Wellbeing, so must be supported fully.
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
 I'm 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.
 Yes
 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area? Both are vital components in any comprehensive transport strategies. They deal to congestion, improve health, safety, air pollution and inclusiveness
 
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.
Still a way to go but there has been and continues to be a steady extension of shared pedestrian\ cycle-ways and anecdotally a great pick up in cycle and pedestrian numbers
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. Certainly much improved and publicized
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use? Plenty that are unsafe but as a regular runner and cyclist I am not aware of any no go areas apart from some wilderness tracks which are just inadequate for cycling.
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers?
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?  None that I couldn?t mount a good argument against.
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? We have several.
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? Cycle strategy has been around more than ten years pedestrian strategy I am only just catching up on but as a previous chair of community services I was keen to promote the pedestrian links between areas and delight in taking my friends over many frequently little known but long standing city walkways.
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?  In the current transport debate over alternative roading projects I am advocating a demand management response including travel planning? spending a relatively modest portion of the money council is prepared to spend accommodating demand, i.e. building roads, employing staff to work with schools and employers to change peoples travel habits.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?  Changing peoples behaviour is a marketing exercise and an important component in creating safe, healthy, prosperous, beautiful, fun and sustainable city.  The missing component most often is commitment.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
 
Are there any issues without public health implications?  Councils LTCCPs will almost certainly have safety and health outcomes.  They must tackle all issues in ways that at the very last do not compromise these outcomes and which most often will enhance them.
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
 
 Don?t know but they would be priorities.
 
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. 
 
Preferred modes? Never learned to drive
 

I am answering these questions as a novice cyclist and walker.

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

Health (physical and mental) and fitness, getting to know your local natural environment, community interaction, environmental benefits such as less pollution and oil savings.

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.

Some parts are very good ie Whakatu Drive, others are questionable re safety ie Rocks Road sharing the road with heavy traffic

3. Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
I’m not sure that this would assist in Nelson City. Some of the faster roads have cycle tracks.

4. Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?
Yes – and I have 3 really good booklets – one for cycling trails and two for walking.

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

6. Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can’t use?
I am not aware of any areas that we can’t use but some areas are not safe eg: Waimea Rd and Rocks Rd.

7. What would you do about these barriers?
Rocks Rd - Encouraging a combined cycle / walk boardwalk, this would also enhance the aesthetic value of our waterfront.
Waimea Rd – provide a designated cycle 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?
Already in existence

10. Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
Both the NCC and TDC have a walking / cycle strategy. And I am getting cycling lessons through a contact on the Council website.

11. Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
Yes. Two areas that immediately spring to mind are:
• Simplifying the application process to allow showers to be installed in workplaces.
• Appoint a travel plan coordinator for the region

12. What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
The local councils are improving the cycle / walkways progressively which will encourage more people out and about.

Promote the learning to ride and bike safety classes for adults. Some of us didn’t have a bike as a kid and others have lost their confidence. Marianne runs a fantastic class and has helped my confidence hugely.

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

I would like to see the councils cooperating and coordinating with the local health organisations in promotion of benefits of keeping fit – keeping active. Safe cycle and walkways are critical.

14. Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
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 go to the gym and stationary cycle but I try and get out in the real world at least twice a week. I am doing more biking now and hoping to get a new bike for Christmas!!

 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of

(a) walking and

(b) cycling

as a form of transport in your area? Avoiding the Rush Hour!


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. Average


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. Mostly good


6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can t use? Yes, but there's a cycle / walkway alternative in place


7.       What would you do about these barriers? Leave as is


8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? Unloading trucks eg household movers where they would otherwise be a hazard


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


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? Go back to Carless Days! Remember them?


13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? Cycling a great for strengthening a bad back. Recommend it!


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 Can't get the link to work at the moment, but will check it out later. Sounds like something I would.
 

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
 

    1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?
   better health both individually ,environmentally and socially
  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.
  average
   
  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?
  mostly
   
  5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
  could be imporoved
   
  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can?t use?
   not really
  7.       What would you do about these barriers?
  barriers to cycling should be removed where safety is not comprimised
   
  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
  not really
   
  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?
   as far as I know it has one
  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
   I would support greater education to increase travel plans
  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
  More incentives for the activities , media attention , prizes etc
   
  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
   This is a no brainer public health is improved with exercise
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
   don't know
  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
  I will when get to it but I've got ten more surveys to do
   
  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
 

   1. What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
 Healthy, Environmentally friendly.
     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
      3.    Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
Yes especially those that are very narrow.

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

Yes very clearly marked.

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

Very good

1. Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can?t use?

Yes

1. What would you do about these barriers?

N/A

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

No

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

Have one

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

Yes
 

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

?

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

Safety;

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

Public Health promotion is not a core responsibility of Council, although provision of recreational areas and events will obviously be part of council?s contribution;
 

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

Don?t know

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

Supportive of this

1. 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, both individually and as part of a group.
 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
 
Huge- this along with public transport is what our council should be investing in not new roads.  Benefits are health, environmental and social
 
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.
 
Nelson is well catered for with ?off road? walkways.  I believe the standard of our ?on road? walkways needs to be improved in response to our  aging population and increasing density of housing in some parts of the city.
 
Nelson City Council has invested heavily in infrastructure for cycling.  However, I still believe that there is a long way to go as is evidenced by Nelson's very high cyclist road casualty rate (16%).  The failure of NCC to undertake an  integrated approach to planning was demonstrated by a recent development that compromised a cycleway that had only been built two years earlier.
 
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
 
Yes- even enforcement of the 50km/h speed limit in urban areas by the Police would make a huge improvement- they currently have a 10km/h tolerance except outside schools/
4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?
 
Yes- I regularly use one to cycle from home to the city centre where I work.  I regularly use the walking and cycling paths for exercise both as a cyclist and as a walker.
 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
 
They are well signposted.  However, a greater concern is the conflict between walkers and cyclists on the shared use paths.  Nelson City council needs to install effective signage and median lines so that this conflict is eliminated.
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?
 
I am aware of areas that are currently hazardous for cyclists to use such as the Bishopdale Saddle.  The Rocks Road cycle lanes are dangerous for cyclists.
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers?
 
Provide an off road cycleway that means that cyclists could avoid the Bishopdale Saddle.  Vehicles routinely park and stray into on road cycle lanes such as the Rocks Road and Rutherford Street ones.  Bicycle Nelson bays, of which I am a member, has raised the issue of enforcement with the Police and Nelson City council staff with no success to date.
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
 
No- there is plenty of other places for cars to park.  Cities should be for people not cars.
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
 
We have both walking and cycling route books.  I supported these and wrote descriptions of some of the walks.
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
 
I supported the development of NCC?s walking and cycling strategies.  However, I am concerned that there is little will to implement these strategies, particularly the walking strategy.  This is one of the reasons I have supported the establishment of an active Transport forum for my region.
 
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
 
I do support their development.  However I am concerned that the 6 or so school travel plans that have been developed have resulted in very few changes to the roading environment.  The focus seems to have been on educating the children which I think is only part of the answer..
My personal commitment has been to lead a cycling bus to a nearly primary school.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
 
Improved urban design, reduction in carparking in the inner city, development of an integrated public transport system, higher standards of footpaths in high use areas such as around schools and old folk's homes.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
 
Councils have a major role in promoting public health,.  Active transport is a major means of achieving the Healthy Eating Healthy Action targets- over one third of the adults in our community do not get sufficient physical exercise to be healthy.
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
 
No NCC currently does not.  Our DHB is planning o start work on a travel plan shortly.
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
 
I am fully supportive of this.  I am organising a walking advocacy group to complement the cycling advocacy group (Bicycle Nelson Bays) to ensure that walkers have a strong voice at the region's Active Transport Forum.
 
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 regularly cycle to work and am also a regular recreational cyclist, walker and occasional jogger.
 
 

My platform is a Sustainable Nelson, and more specifically I am talking about climate change and peak oil threats. Consequently I fundamentally support walking and cycling as alternatives to petrol based transport. My day job is as a sustainable development management consultant and I recognise the social/health well-being benefits of walking and cycling.
 
I am interested in looking at your web-sites/making contact with your organisation post elections once my life returns to normal!
 
1a) reduces car use = positive impact on climate change and other air pollutants, and peak oil. Reduces need for second + cars in families with associated reduction in depletion of natural resources. Keeps you fit. Quicker than cars over short distances and no parking costs/problems. improved social connection as often walk with other people and/or meet people en route. When recreational walking, likely to visit rural areas, and will become more aware of natural environment.
 
1b) As above, but can cover greater distances. Reduces need for more roads/car parking.
 
2a) average
2b) good
 
3 yes, and greater priority at junctions/traffic lights.
 
4 yes
 
5 good.
 
6 yes
 
7 n/a
 
8 no.
 
9 it does.
 
10 yes, and a commitment to increase the number of cycle lanes
 
11 100%. employ a person to work with individual organisations. Promote  the travel plan scheme. Disseminate info to orgs, encourage networking between orgs, celebrate success.
 
12 Implement engineer designed safe routes to school for walking and cycling, & limit car access and speed around schools. Pedestrianise areas. Improve street lighting. Driver awareness training. Showers and cycle storage facilities in businesses. Fun promotional events.
 
13. Loc Gov Act requires councils to promote social well-being (amongst other things), public health should be included in this community outcome. improve partnership working with the DHB. Walking and cycling are excellent ways of keeping fit, and help to reduce obesity if this is an issue.
 
14. Not to my knowledge, but Council does promote car pooling through a website.
 
15 I'll take a look at the webiste when I'm less busy, and it is highly likely that I'll sign the charter.
 
16 Yes, I walk and cycle both to keep fit, but also to get about town for meetings, errands etc. We chose for our family to live in the centre of Nelson precisely so that we could limit the use of our car, and we work from home so we do not commute.
 
 

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?
  They are all transport options as well as leisure pursuits which is the current predominant use. No parking to find or pay for, direct access to destination. Environmentally friendly, health promoting and time consuming.
   
  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.
   
   Nelson is a leader in the provision of cycle lanes and ways, this is acknowledge nationally. Some ways need linking to complete. We have both a Cycle and Pedestrian Strategies and are working towards goals for improvement for cycle storage etc. 12 years ago it was estimated it would take 300 years to get a footpath in every street. we have a footpath programme and policy for a footpath on one side of every Street and tackle several km each year. The standard of some footpaths leaves much to be desired.
  The behaviour of many cyclists leaves much to be desired also especially on footpaths in shopping  areas.
   
  3.      Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?  We are able to provide many km of off road routes, much safer. I cannot think of any streets where this is needed or would encourage cycling. except perhaps near out main colleges. I do not think traffic speed would assist students to cycle it is just not acceptable for them at present.
   
  4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are? Yes and we provide booklets and plans for visitors and residents, I hope you have copies of all or have information on how to obtain some.
   
  5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.  Reasonable, room for improvement in both areas especially between footpaths for pedestrian use only, some cyclists now believe they have the right of way on all footpaths not just designated ones. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable and should be treated with caution particularly our higher than average elderly population, ACC does not need to spent time & money treating not cyclists for cycle injuries
   
  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?  Motorways but the Cycleway and walking path runs alongside and underneath, many footpaths for cyclists
   
  7.       What would you do about these barriers? Why would I want to have Cyclists on a motorway?  Joint use footpaths in same areas where there is enough width is fine but pedestrians need respect, elderly, parents and children
   
  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? No people walking need to be safe and if footpaths are blocked then people walk out onto the road putting everyone in danger. Overhanging tress are actually worse than parked cars in some streets taking us more than half the walking space so a parent with pram and child,  side by side cannot walk together. It makes the outing stressful and complicated
   
  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? N/A
   
  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? Mentioned previously, Nelson is proactive and a leader  in this area.
   
  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? Yes and our Transport and Road Safety officers are working on this gradually, we have bike trains and walking school buses etc. Workplace travel plans, should come from our regional Land transport Strategy which has just had a massive disaster and needs retrieving.
   
  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity? What else do you need, Nelson is a fantastic places for any outdoor activity
   
  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?  Yes we are a signatory to and participated in the formulation of the Nelson -Tasman physical Activity plan, a joint plan for the area. Our new recreational area for all sports will have cycle/ walk paths incorporated right through it, this is simply part of our planning.
   
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?  Not that has been drawn to my attention as a councillor, we have covered bike lockups and a scooter for around town use by staff
   
  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
  Unable to activate the link at present none are active through your document. 
   
  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.
  Does this sentence make sense?
   
  No not for travel, I have made a conscious decision not to replace my bike because of my age and the time it takes for peoples injuries to heal because they have crashed, no others involved. also at five foot I found it difficult to find a cycle that provides for my safety needs. In my family we did not go anywhere except by cycle and I was in my late 30's before I had the freedom of a vehicle other than a cycle. My children were cycle dependant and while my grandsons have cycles they are in the main used for leisure.
  I walk heaps.
       
   There is one very dangerous matter I wish to draw to your attention. Land Agents flags that fit under the front wheel of a vehicle. Usually on the wheel adjacent to the cycle lane. These blow and move forcing cyclists to avoid the flag, at some stage this could cause a disaster for a cyclist and a poor passing motorist as someone could be knocked from their cycle into the path of a travelling vehicle. A matter for promotion and discussion with real estate institute I believe.

Name Ian Barker
Standing for Mayoralty and Council. Nelson City Council.
There are no wards.

 
  1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area? Health advantage for those who choose to 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. Very good.
   
  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.Very good
   
  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? Nothing at this time
   
  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?Yes
   
  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? We have them
   
  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? We have one
   
  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?This is the business of the schools and businesses
   
  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?Promoting the health benefits
   
  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? This is more a responsibility of the tax funded health authorities
   
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? Don?t know
   
  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
  n/a
  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. No
 

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of

  (a) walking and

  (b) cycling

  as a form of transport in your area?

   Both are central to health promotion and an effective public transport system for the community of Nelson.  They are also environmentally friendly and sustainable modes of transport.  They are both low cost alternatives to car use.  They are safe forms of transport - compared to health related costs associated with car accidents.  They make good economic sense in that investment in walking and cycling costs less and produces more benefit than investment in more roading.

  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.

   Average

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

   Yes - and the creation of pedestrian areas within the CBD

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

   Yes - I use my bike regularly around town

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

  Mostly quite well

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

   

  7.       What would you do about these barriers?

   

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

   When their has been an accident and this is required for response services

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

   n/a  We have a booklet resource Bike Nelson

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

   Yes we do

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

   Yes I do -- while I wouldnot neccesariyl facilite I would support staff who would

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

   I am proposing free bike hire for all library card holders as a means of getting people using bikes

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

   We need to work in collaboration with the local DHB to maximise the health promotion message and to implement regional projects that increase physical activity and health gains.

 

We have a great environment here where promotion of walking and cycling will increase access to our natural resources as well as helping us achieve our physical activity and health goals

 

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

   Not yet

  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 - cycling is my preferred mode of transport

 

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?
  Healthy for both the participant and other residents
  Safer, cleaner and more sustainable than private cars
   
  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.
  Average - some very good features with many improvements to be made in others
   
  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. Not too flash!
   
  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?  ?? I suppose so?
   
  7.       What would you do about these barriers? - good - they avoid cyclists/pedestrians being killed!
   
  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? - Yes
   
  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? N/A
   
  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? -yes
   
  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? Most certainly needs a lot more attention
   
  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity? - education/prizes/publicity
   
  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? Council has an active role in enabling people to access healthy lifestyles - and Yes.
   
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? - yes
   
  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
   
  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 - all the time