1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and health, better for environment
(b) cycling health, better for environment
as a form of transport in your area?
 
2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and average
(b) cyclists good
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
 
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. Cycle lanes are well marked, and there is a growing awareness of which streets have them.
 
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? In some instances we need to make people aware of better safer routes for vulnerable road users to use.  We can do a bit more to make some routes safer.
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? Not that I can think of.
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? Yes, providing it wasn't too expensive.  I have no reason to believe it would be too expensive though.
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? The Council has n active transport strategy.  I think this is a good idea.
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? Yes I do.  I would be happy to make information available to schools and workplaces that wanted to take up that type of initiative.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity? Have further dialogue and feedback on what barriers are preventing further use of these transport options.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? I believe walking/ cycling contribute a lot to public health.  Council's role in public health overall is more one of facilitation than hands on activity.
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? Unsure
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm I can't see why not, it seems to make good sense.
 
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, when it is practical.
 

1. What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
Our city is ideal for walkers/cyclists –city not too large, easy to get around, flat

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 facilities for walkers and cyclists but there is always room for improvement and maintenance issues are ongoing.

3. Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
Probably not – 50kph is probably low enough for most areas – but am open to further information?

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

5. How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
Of what I am aware of in the areas I use - yes

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?
See 7

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?
It used to have a cycling strategy and a cycle advisory officer but I know that position was disestablished, not sure about the current policy but yes definitely support having an up-to-date strategy

11. Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
Yes – I would encourage community initiatives, with local authority support.

12. What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
More input from local authorities and encouragement of community initiatives towards cycling and walking as alternatives to driving

13. What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
Council has a role in so far as it must consider the well-being of the community when making decisions and yes promotion of walking and cycling contributes to health and wellbeing

14. Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
Not that I am aware of

15. Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
I will consider signing after I have read the charter.

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 regularly as I live in close proximity to lots of facilities– Palmerston North is a great city to walk in. I also have a cycle that gets occasional use – I would appreciate encouragement to get my bike out of the garage and use it more?

 

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

As someone who cycles and walks often, I believe it not only benefits ones health, it also helps to cut down congestion of traffic. I hope that when people see me walk or cycle it will encourage them to do the same.

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 facilities in the Takaro Ward I would consider to be very poor. The roads are in a poor state. Our shopping centres do not have good bicycle facilities. Even our footpaths that the elderly use for their mobility scooters are terrible and a lot of work needs to be done.

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

I am definitely in support of such initiatives. With the current speed limits it is somewhat unsafe in parts of Takaro to cycle as we do have a lot of drivers who speed and have a total disregard for cyclists.

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

Yes I currently use cycle track at Maxwell Line end of Manawatu River, and sometimes walk the tracks from the esplanade. I cycle to Massey often and use the Pioneers Highway walkway. In regard to other tracks/lanes I am not aware of where they all are.

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

I think the signage is adequate.

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

Yes in Botanical Road and Tremaine Ave. I believe these roads need to be more cyclists friendly.
7. What would you do about these barriers?

Look to improving them for use by cyclists and people walking.

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

For bicycles - Yes. Only if it is for a brief period of time only.

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

Definitely would like to see a local ward map produced.

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

I am currently not aware of a council strategy. However, I would support one in consultation with appropriate organisations.

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

Develop plans in consultation with those who would use them, and follow up these initiatives on a regular basis.

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

More public education campaigns

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

I believe the council has a major role in promoting public health and the benefits of walking and cycling.

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

I am not aware of any travel plans for our Council or DHB

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

Be happy to support and sign charter.

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 cycle and walk often. My health is very important to me.

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?
   
  Improved health and fitness for both and reduced dependanced on imported cude oil
   
  2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
  (a) pedestrians and         Good but still some work required on repairing foot paths
  (b) cyclists                       Improved over the past few years but road works and pot holes still an issue 
   
  3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
   
  Yes but would need public consultaion and mainly in school areas to improve studant cycling ratios
   
  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.
   
  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?
   
  Few but mainly for very short times only for emergencies and fast courier services and only then if safe for all and allowing access for foot and wheel chair / moblitity traffic to still pass without transgressing onto the road
   
  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
   
  I beleive we do but would look into it within due course
   
  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?
   
  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?
   
  This is mainly the area of the local health boards 
   
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
   
  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.
   
  Not as much as I should
 

 

Although I am a cyclist and pedestrian and have considerable interest in facilities being improved for these activities I think that your survey would require vastly more time than the ten minutes you suggest in order to properly deal with the matters to which the question relate. Accordingly, I instead provide some information about myself to indicate my position.
 
I am 66 years old.  I still run marathons in world class age group times. So I see a lot of pedestrian spaces in and around the city. I have cycled for recreation and as a commuter in Palmerston North since 1969.  I have had three injury accidents caused by motorists as well as the damage wrought by potholes and broken glass.
 
Because of the needs of my near-blind son I campaigned to the Palmerston North City Council for pedestrian-button-activated traffic signals so he could continue to walk to school.  It took 18 months to achieve that goal - now these things are routinely installed here.
 
My leaflet, walked to all urban letterboxes in the Ashhurst-Fitzherbert ward, includes the following committment "I want to work with the cycling community to make the Manawatu safer for cyclists of all ages, whether student, commuter, recreational rider, or sports competitor."
 
My wife and I have signed the Walking Charter.
 
I hope that this assists you.
 

1  every single journey of walking or cycling contributes to better health and to mitigation of climate change
 
2 good - we are continually building cycle ways around the city, we have built a shared sealed pathway on a busy road, I want to see more.  We have overbridges, plans to build another, always keen to spend more on these activities.
 
3 yes - especially outside schools
 
4 yes - all I advocate for them
 
5 always could be better
 
6 yes - Horizons stop banks could be used far more, we need a cycle facility (shared sealed pathway) to Fielding, Ashhurat and Linton
 
7 we are investigating the building of them - this will allow our disabled community more access and freedom
 
8 no
 
9 we have a cycle lane map
 
10 yes the Active Transport Strategy
 
Yes I like walking buses have taken part in the promotions and the cycle to work day
 
Just off to Push Play ay and the opening of our inner city Te Aroroa Walkway section I am a patron
 
13 Yes we have a big part by providing the infrastructure and promoting the use of it, no use building it and not promoting it
 
14 council provides 2 bikes for officers to use in town, locked cycle sheds
 
15 will look at it
 
16 try to do both and swim only learning the bike
 

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of

  (a) walking and

  (b) cycling

  as a form of transport in your area?

  Both walking and cycling encourages people to exercise and is a way that we can be environmentally friendly at the same time.
   

  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 say both are average. While the city has dedicated cycle lanes, it does appear to have limited cycle parking near sports grounds. With regard to pedestrians, footpaths in the city need to be maintained regularly to encourage safe walking.
   

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

  On certain streets- yes. Where it would impact on major traffic flow areas so that safety was the number one concern.
   

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

       Some, but not all. There is a walking track (urbanly) along Pioneer Highway, and other walking tracks that are outside of urban areas. There are also many cycle routes on the way to/from Massey University and out near Old West Road.


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

       The Pioneer Highway route is well signposted, but not much signposting for cycling routes. The signage is much better for walking areas as they are generally associated with large green space and environmental walkway areas.


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

       Footpaths for cyclists and I guess state highways or other areas where the safety of cyclists would be a concern.
   

  7.       What would you do about these barriers?

        I don't see the footpath issue as being appropriate for cyclists. I would however support a balance between safety and the need to encourage people to cycle and/or walk.
   

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

       Only if there is sufficient space and it is not a significant hindrance to pedestrians.


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

       If there was community buy-in. A better option may be for the PNCC to develop a route for the whole city, that spans across ward boundaries.


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

       I'm not sure to be honest. I do know that the PNCC used to have a cycle officer, which promoted cycling in the city. I would support a strategy that encourages walking and cycling in the city.


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

       Where possible, it is up to workplaces to encourage alternatives like carpooling, and possibly walking buses, but it is individual responsibility to take up the idea. Often individual circumstances don't make an alternative a viable option.


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

       Fun runs, walking buses, support for green bike initiative, others that educate people early on.


  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 role in supporting the well-being of it's community by supporting initiatives that encourage exercise and awareness. This would be  part of a strategy to encourage regular physical exercise.


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

       I don't know to be honest.


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

       As an individual the charter, personally, looks very sensible. It appears to encourage people to walk for their own well-being, while promoting safety, inclusiveness and the need to be environmentally-friendly.


  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 don't cycle as regularly as I use to a few years ago, but I do walk regularly - Even more regularly lately with election leaflet deliveries!

Whilst I appreciate receiving your survey, time is a little pressing at the moment to give you a comprehensive answer.  However, as current Chairman of the Tour de Manawatu Cycle Ride committee you can rest assured that I have a strong interest in the promotion and well being of cyclists.  Incidentally, my wife and I are also both keen on tramping and belong to the Manawatu Tramping Club. 
 

I am on the PN Green Bike Trust - from its inception, a frequent cyclist and an advocate for the best for cyclists. You can see this on my website www.hornblow.org

 
1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
Fitness and reduces pollution
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 and getting better
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
In the CBD 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.
We are doing quite well here I think
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
7.       What would you do about these barriers?
N/A
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?
We do and I do
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
We do for cycling
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
More information please
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
Clubs and promoting walkways
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 and it helps in many ways
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
No
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
I have a disability
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 my Dog but can not over do it
 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and Health , More time to enjoy each others company
(b) cycling A great alternative for young people, and soon to be a reality until they join the workforce in a full time capacity.
as a form of transport in your area?
 
2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and Fair to good, I think more covered areas need to be required in the CBD.
(b) cyclists Fair to poor, I personally feel in the current 'driving culture ' there are serious safety risks that mar  the benefits of cycling.
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 good idea
 
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. Not very
 
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? Have to look into it more to comment, not an off the cuff decision
 
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? I guess so, would depend on demand.
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? I will have a look into it, I expect so, but ask me next time..
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? Yes they are sensible way to manage peek demand for transport services. Again I would have to look into this further, but generally the concept would have my ear.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity? Improving safety ( or at least perception of safety at night ) not just in the CBD but the greater city , parks & reserves etc.. Improve rest seats ( covered for weather ) for the older walkers. Improve secure parking facilities for cycles in the CBD. It is harder to find a secure place to leave a bike that to park a car.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? I have a particular interest in improving the CBD and feel the more pedestrians circulating around the better, not just for physical health but for the social heath of the city. I think the social health of the city is the most compelling logic to structure the city in such a way to indirectly create the need to walk (and a mean more than a couple of laps of the plaza food court )
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? I will have a look into it, I expect so, but ask me next time..
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm I just have after looking at it ( as an individual at this stage ) and will post it today.
 
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 don't cycle at all in fact our house hold dose not have a single cycle, We do however also only have one car for four adults and a child, so yes I walk all the time, to and from town , work , friends, shops etc. I would not bother cycling at that stage as it is simply too inconvenient, unsafe and given our relative proximity to town unnecessary.
 

1.                  The advantages of walking and cycling as a mode of transport are compelling.  Firstly from en exercise and physiological point of view, secondly as peak oil declines alternative modes of transport must be encouraged and thirdly as a constructive was to attempt to curb obesity amongst the young.
 
2.                  I believe the facilities for pedestrians and cyclists have improved significantly in the last decade in Palmerston North with designated cycling areas being established and excellent walkways being improved particularly near the Manawatu River.
 
3.                  The interaction of cyclists with motor vehicle commercial travel is problematic particularly on major arterial routes such as Featherston Street.  I am constantly concerned by the number of young men who cycle to PNBHS and cross busy intersections to get to school in the morning and in the evening but I do not believe that there is an easy solution other than for Council and the general public to be vigilant. 
 
4.         I am in favour of walking and cycling route maps and any marketing that promotes the push play lifestyle as advocated by Sport Manawatu.  I am happy to sign a walking charter and I walk to work regularly and also walk for exercise now that my footy knees prevent me from running.

All the best with your walking and cycling initiatives.
 
 

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?
  Individual health benefits from increased exercise
  Quieter neighbourhoods because of lessened traffic
  Streets more conducive to use for activities besides parking and driving, e.g. playing games, socialising, gardening on verges.
  Decreased air pollution (greenhouse gases, particulates and other types).
  Greater social interaction among neighbours as are more likely to meet and be inclined to stop to talk when walking, or cycling, than when in cars.
  Decreased collective cost for operating and maintaining infrastructure.
  Decreased individual cost compared with motor vehicle use.
  Lower heating costs as people's metabolisms are stimulated by walking and cycling so enhances their ability to generate own warmth.
   
  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.
   
  Improving but still inadequate to provide enough residents with a sense of safety sufficient to entice them to walk or ride as their main mode of transport.
  Generally poor cycle parking facilities; reasonable and expanding system of cycle lanes; highly variable footpaths - some good, some poor; inadequate enforcement of 'no parking on sidewalks' rules; poor end of trip facilities for cyclists at places like railway station, bus station and major institutions, CBD and other retail areas.
   
  3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
   
  Yes. Attempted to get this adopted for outside schools, kindies and playcentres earlier this year when Council was reviewing its Speed Limits Bylaw but it fell on deaf ears.
   
  4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?
   
  Yes, but more from having lived in area for some time and being a daily walker/rider. Very fews signs to help newcomers although an out-of-date map is available.
   
  5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
   
  Generally poor although cycle lanes are pretty obvious.
   
  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?
   
  Yes.
  Cyclists discouraged from using parts of ring-road as no cycle lanes on parts of this four lane road even though there are parking spaces (clearly shows the priority of this Council).
  Lack of adequate road crossing facilities for pedestrians in many parts of the city, even where new traffic control devices have been installed.
   
  7.       What would you do about these barriers?
   
  Put first priority on facilitating active transport - removing parking where necessary, installing pedestrian crossings where needed etc.
   
  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
   
  Not in this city where streets are wide.
   
  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
   
  Yes, although I feel signs are probably of more value.
   
  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
   
  Yes, but has allocated inadequate funding to implement it.
   
  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
   
  Yes. Need to work with other agencies (Regional Councils, public health, exercise promotion, bus companies, cycle retailers etc) to provide a person to help organisations to develop and prepare organisation-specific plans.
   
  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
   
  Council leading by example -  all staff trips not involving carriage of heavy equipment to be done by bicycle within 2km of council building.
   
  Rigorous enforcement of parking on footpaths rules and overhanging vegetation rules.
   
  Installation of more street furniture and resting/social areas.
   
  More cycle-only phases at traffic light controlled intersections.
   
  Promotion of greater courtesy among all road users.
   
  Requiring greater visibility between footpaths and driveways to help avoid accidents and near accidents resulting from vehicles coming out of driveways too fast.
   
  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
   
  A significant contributor since it is the road controlling authority and the urban planner for the city so can greatly affect people's inclination to walk and cycle.
  These activities contribute significantly through increasing
   
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
   
  I don't believe so but not 100% sure of this.
   
  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 - are my principle modes of transport (99.9% of time).
   
 

 

Thank you for forwarding your questionnaire regarding cycling and walking.  I have spoken frequently on my radio show for the last 6 years (off and on) about the undisputed positive merits of walking and cycling and also of the necessity of making sure that it (cycling and walking ways)  actually happens for the overall well being of the city and environment. I have a positive attitude to all the questions you have asked but not time to give all the questions the time they deserve with an extensive written response.  I am totally pro in encouraging the people of Palmerston North and surrounds to get of their bums and bike or walk.  I want to focus on children riding to school again.  I see this as easily achievable.  I would be willing to speak to any group or forum on ways to achieve this and also other innovative ideas relating to these wonderful past-times.