1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?
  Both are healthy activities, which increase strength, and longvetity.
   
  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.
  Off road the facilities are reasonable, good walkways, cycle ways, BMX tracks etc,. Not so good for walking or cylcling on the streets, especially from Tawa to Johnsonville.
   
  3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
  That would depend on where the certain streets are.  It has to be fair to pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
   
  4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?
  Some of them, but not all. The Council booklets and leaflets are useful.
   
  5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
  The walk ways tend to be well marked.
   
  6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can?t use?
  Some
   
  7.       What would you do about these barriers?
  They do not bother me, as long as there are alternative routes.
   
  8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
  Probably
   
  9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
  If there is a Community Board, this could be one of their prerogatives.
   
  10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
  I think that it council ihas a strategy. It just is not fiscally possible to implement immediately.
   
  11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
  Many Tawa schools have walking buses. Similarly it is walking friendly. Less so cycle friendly. In many ways cyclists are dangerous to pedestrians, as they tend to use the same space (ie pathways.)
   
  12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
  Schools should promote it. Similarly good walking access to stations, and trains on time and reliable would create a habit for walking.
   
   
  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
  As Public Health and Schooling  are  Government requisites, the emphasis has to come from Government.
   
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
  I do not know
   
  15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
  No necessarily
   
  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 about 30m km each week 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
 
Walking and Cycling promote good health, are cost efficient and have little impact on the environment.
 
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, I use them regularly!
 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
Poor!
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?
Yes, Motorways and areas of road works e.g. State highway 1 north of Pukerua Bay
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers?
Where possible identify alternative routes.
 
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,  I have been a champion for the Tawa - Porirua Stream Cycle Walkway and am actively involved with the Friends of Tawa Bush and Stream group who have been developing new walkways and in addition to the Tawa Historical Society Historic Trail map.
 
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, support local schools to take advantage of programs such as ?Safer Routes to School? and walking school buses.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
Ensure that intersections and roads are designed for the safety of not only motorists, but also cyclists and pedestrians.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
Sanitary regulations e.g. waste / licensing of food premises etc. along with Community based sport and facilities, of which walking and cycling are two.
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
I think so, as it relates to Council staff.
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
I will consider signing the charter; I support the eight strategic principles.
 
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'm both a recreational cyclist with my family and also an emergent road cyclist (I still hold fear of fast traffic!)  In addition, I walk regularly for convenience, health and fitness.
 

1. What do you see as the advantages of (a) walking and (b) cycling as a form of transport in your area? Walking and cycling are good for personal health as well as helping the environment through less fossil fuel use.

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.

There are lots of recreational walking paths and I’ve personally walked most of the streets in the Southern Ward talking with the community. There is a dedicated and linemarked bicycle lane down The Parade in Island Bay. Some of the main roads are dangerous for cyclists. I’d love to assist in developing alternative routes. The main roads are also bus routes and buses and cyclists clearly don’t mix. There’s also a potential future issue as more older people start to use ‘gophers’ … hence the quality of the footpaths needs to be regularly assessed and maintained.

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

Lower speed limits in suburban shopping areas and close to schools is a good idea.

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?

I’d like any limits to public access for cyclists and pedestrians to be brought to my attention.

7. What would you do about these barriers?

I’d seek to maintain public access to public spaces and roadways.

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

I’d like to see a warning system institute where consistent footpath parkers are warned before they are fined. In many cases people straddle the footpath in the interests of public safety. Many houses don’t have car parks which means the roadway must safely accommodate parked vehicles and through traffic. There may be areas where Council can legislate to allow wheels to straddle the footpath but these should be clearly delineated and not compromise footpath use for parents with buggies, people with a disability and all other legitimate users.

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

Yes I think it is a great idea.

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

Council does have policies for walking and cycling, but I’m sure they could do with regular review.

11. Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? The Council can support central and regional government with initiatives such a the ‘walking bus’ to encourage children to walk to school in safe company. Likewise, with workplace initiatives. Council is also able to create parking areas close to bus and train connection points to enable dual mode transportation to work. This is much more likely to be effective with the rising costs of city parking.

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

Storytelling techniques … where people have a forum to share their transport issues and solutions.

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

Urban design of new areas, and refurbishing of established area, provides opportunities to increase connectivity. Suburban centres that are thriving become destinations in their own right. The re-emergence of suburban cinemas is contributing to this social dynamic.

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

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 have a bicycle for both leisure and practical use. I’ve cycled around regions of France and walked the whole way across Spain. I’m passionate about promoting cycling and walking for health and environmental reasons. Where I can I car-share. Wellington has many beautiful spaces and the walking and cycling trails both around the city and the wider region are well-used and could be promoted more.

 1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
 Better health, less use of vehicles and therefore oil, less global warming.  We need a shift away from dependence on 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.
 There are many connecting footways but some are in very poor order.  The cycle lanes stop at intersections and can be dangerous at those places.  In terms of cycle paths, it must be recognised that there are limits on what is possible.  For example, along the coast, there is no room for any added separate cycleway.
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
 The question is too open-ended to make sense.  The answer is yes in some cases, no in some cases.
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.
 Reasonable
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can?t use?
 Many Wellington streets are narrow so many pedestrians and cyclists would be wary to use them.  Perhaps you have something in mind but the question is unclear.
7.       What would you do about these barriers?
 You did not tell me what they are.  Are they sensible?  Is it like along besides the road to the Hutt where the cycle and walk way could be much better?
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
 In general I would like less parking on footpaths.  Before putting on a complete ban I would like a public consultation exercise.
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?
 The strategy is incomplete and cycleways often inadequate.  I would like public consultation on many aspects of Wellington, and the possible development of a range of cycleways should be on the agenda, noting that this would cost quite a bit.
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
 I would listen to the public consultation and follow the best suggestions put forward.
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
 Lets all become aware of the world we live in and the coming end of the oil age.
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
 Community health is assisted by the many activities of community centres.  I am working hard to change Council attitudes so that community centres are provided with proper support.
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
 I am unaware of any.
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
both - exercise, reduction of CO₂ emissions, reduces congestion, cheaper than buses or cars plus, supports local retail, specifically,
(a) walking - support for Public Transport, weight-bearing exercise, friendly for neighbourhood, networking for business contacts
(b) cycling  - covers up to 10km commuting distance comfortably, possible eco-tourism, faster than walking
as a form of transport in your area?
 
2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and  - good in centre for most footpaths and accessible city - great map for people with mobility difficulties, also mobility scooters freely available at several locations. Many crossings have too much delay for pedestrians, some suburban streets lack footpaths and some streets lack safe crossings e.g. for children walking to school. Some suburbs have had area-wide treatments which helps but not all have been done yet. Waterfront is good but access across Jervois Quay poor due to speed and volume of traffic. We have 30km zone down Lambton Quay - could do with more in suburban shopping centres too. Wellington's compact form makes walking to appointments a real option in the CBD. There are many pleasant walks through town belt and other reserves but they are not always clearly signed and well maintained.
(b) cyclists poor - there are some cycle routes e.g. airport to city, that are reasonable - the underpass is a little grotty but VERY convenient from Kilbirnie to Strathmore. Others are appalling e.g. Thorndon to Hutt City (Transit's responsibility is where the worst gap is). Having an intermittent one such as Island Bay is not much help either. There are a fair number of cycle parks in city but few in suburbs. Most pools, libraries and rec centres have some. It would be good to take on street car parks on either side of Crossings for bike parks. Bus lanes would be ok if they were a little wider (and all bus drivers were trained to be kind to 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 - home zones, slower speeds in suburban shopping centres and around schools, to start with. Eventually I'd like to see 40k as max for whole urban area. Would save fuel, smooth traffic and encourage walking & cycling.
 
4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are? Yes - long distance ones e.g. Northern Walkway, Airport to City cycle route. There are MANY short cuts for pedestrians e.g. over 30 in Karori. I know the ones in city and my own suburb (and Newtown/Berhampore due to walking map). Would be good to have city-wide maps, shortcut signage and waymarking for longer routes e.g. between VuW campuses. New residents wouldn't be aware of which paths are merely access to three or four houses and which are through routes to other streets or parks. They need good signage.
 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other. Routes are quite different so difficult to compare. Walkways improving. Shortcuts e.g. zig-zags and steps, improving slowly when pressure is applied!
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can?t use? Our road edges are not smooth enough for safe cycling - need better construction, maintenance and sweeping.Don't support cycling on every single path in parks but there are many which are wide enough. Fast busy traffic prevents people crossing Ruahine Street, Jervois Quay, Taranaki ST and several more arterial Streets. Some intersections are very dangerous e.g. Taranaki/Courtenay and Wakefield/Taranaki.
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers? Reduce number of lanes and speed for Jervois Quay.  Reduce Ruahine ST to 50k or less, not 70k. Ensure every intersection has pedestrian crossing facilities at each corner so pedestrians don't have to make three crossings instead of one.
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? No - in the rare cases of wide under-used footpaths and narrow over-used roads, the area for parking must be marked and specifically sanctioned otherwise cars creep closer to other barriers, blocking wheelchairs and buggies.
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one? Yes, both but separate - need different scales really. Also need regular programme of updating and promoting (paper & on-line)
 
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one? Not yet - walking plan coming early 2008. Best integrated with Travel Demand Management plans. These are essential to set priorities, consult communities and get Land Transport funding!
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? Yes, work with Regional Council - GW is funding planning, WCC needs to ensure there is funding for necessary infrastructure e.g. kerb extensions, traffic lights, new footpaths. Many govt departments are doing travel plans so we need to be ready to respond.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity? Encourage by having promotion of leisure walks in lunch times and weekends, reprioritise traffic light phasing so walkers don't have to wait 2m before they get a "green man", have count-down traffic signals so you know how much time there is to cross. Lobby central govt to alter FBT and other rules to stop favouring car drivers over other modes. Role model both modes by public figures walking and cycling - in ordinary clothes not lycra! Ensure events and destinations promoted by Council or CCOs explain how to get to places by walking, cycling or public transport. Footpath inserts to show linear connections e.g. from each suburb centre to the next. Publicise how long certain routes take to walk or cycle so people are encouraged to try. Use every opportunity of Bike Week, i-walk to school, Walktober, World Environment Day, Car-free day etc to promote health active modes! Work with DHBs, ACC and other agencies collaboratively. Work with local Living Streets group on local issues and pilot projects with national Living Streets Aotearoa e.g. GPS travel surveys.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? A big role - we have the four wellbeings to take care of. We can get DHBs, Regional Public Health, Sports Trusts and PHOs together to improve the health and happiness for our citizens. Preventative health is more positive for individuals and cheaper for the wider community. See advantages in earlier answers.
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? I support travel plan in our own Council - which has begun! I initiated the CCDHB Travel Plan which was the first DHB Travel Plan in the country.
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm Have done in 2006!
 
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 - cycle commute about 4 x a week and walk for 30m+ 4 x a week.
 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
Answer. a) One less car and makes for healthy people
            b) Fast transport and healthy if you don't fall off. 
 
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.
Answer a) Good for pedestrians
            b) Poor for cyclists
 
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
Answer: Yes
 
4.       Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?
Answer: I'm aware of most as I cycle around Wellington.
 
5.       How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
Answer: Cycle routes could be better.
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can?t use?
Answer:Yes.
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers?
Answer: Remove  where ever possible 
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
Answer: In some places it is necessary so that emergency traffic can use.
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
      Answer: Yes
10.   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
Answer: Yes but it is not very good.
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
Answer: Yes. I would have policy that took travel plans into account. That means a change of political direction with Wellington City Council.
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
Answer. Better public understanding of health issues.
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
Answer. We are committed to healthy communities. Walking and cycling contribute to a healthy community.
 
 
14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
Answer. Yes.
 
15.   Will you sign the Walking Charter? http://www.livingstreets.org.nz/ICharter.htm
 
Answer: Yes.. Here is the latest effort.

STRATEGY AREA TRANSPORT

WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL 27

Transport

CONTENTS

Milestones 2.2.2 Ports access 2.4.4 Pedestrian network

What we achieved 2.3.1 Travel demand and management planning 2.4.5 Network-wide control and management

What it cost 2.3.2 Roads open spaces 2.5.1 Road safety

2.1.1 Car parking 2.4.1 Vehicle network

2.1.2 Transport planning 2.4.2 Cycle network

2.2.1 Regional transportation 2.4.3 Passenger transport network

Milestones

WHAT WE ACHIEVED

TRANSPORT PLANNING

We completed a report on assessing the benefits of constructing

new motorway on and off-ramps at Helston Rd to facilitate

expansion of the Johnsonville mall and town centre development.

You can see more material on the Council site.
 
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. I Cycle and walk but mostly cycle.
 
 

1. What do you see as the advantages of (a) walking and (b) cycling as a form of transport in your area? Recreation, physical and respiratory health, reduction of carbon emissions, enjoyment.

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

In parts poor, and other parts good.

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

Very poor and unsafe. This is a priority area for me. My son, Jonty Ritchie, who is a keen mountain biker and has represented New Zealand racing and has a bike shop in Northland, has been knocked off his bike three times, the last recently, and been injured. We can do much better and must provide adequate and safe cycleways, overbridges, parking.

3. Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists? Yes unless there are extenuating circumstances; and depends on the circumstances and how low.

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

5. Some

6. How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other. They are poorly signposted or not at all.

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

8. What would you do about these barriers? Motorways are too dangerous. It depends on where it is.

9. Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible? Yes provided it is safe, and walking, pushchairs, wheelchairs can get by.

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

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

12. Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them? Yes Promote one. We have on at Capital and coast District helath board.

13. What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity? Education, promotion, safe cycleways, and walkways. I have done and I will continue to do this.

14. What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? Council should have a role and walking and cycling should be part of it. As Mayor, I will also sit on the health board-because I believe that health has to have that level of priority.

15. Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors? See above. Not for visitors. Hospital does have timetables available attached to walls everywhere.

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

Yes.

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

 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?  - Reduced Congestion on the road during school time, improved fitness levels, appreciation of environment
 
2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and Average
(b) cyclists Average
in your area? This could include such things as cycleways, pedestrian overbridges, cycle parking, quality of footpaths. I am pushing quite hard for more cycle paths and also am one of the main advocates in getting the Tawa BMX track upgraded
 
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?    ABSOLUTELY - was a supporter of the original proposal to reduce the speeds in Tawa
 
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. Reasonable - more cycle routes need to be created
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can?t use? Yes - In main road Tawa
 
7.       What would you do about these barriers? Try and convince companies not to park on pavements and block pedestrian access
 
8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?   NEVER
 
9.       If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?    YES
 
1   Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?    I think so - support walking school busses - need to get older resident3 3nvolved as well
 
11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?   Yes - Need to ensure that cycle lanes into cities are better - for schools better crossings on the roads, and allow younger kids to ride on paths
 
12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?   more outdoor venues - support the creation of a MAKARA type facility in the northern suburbs - perhaps in colonial knob
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing? All council should be doing is providing the built infrastructure to ensure that public heath is not compromised - that includes cycle lanes, and good paths
 
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   Not too sure at the moment
 
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 try to - I use a motorcycle rather than cycle as too far for a fatty like me - BUT absolutely support cycles and pedestrian activities within suburb - if we can move most people travelling short distance to cycle or foot - will be a huge advance for the environment and health - also encourages children and older people to participate in a safe way
 
 

  1.       What do you see as the advantages of
  (a) walking and
  (b) cycling
  as a form of transport in your area?
   
        as exercise and leisure.
   
  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.
   
         both are only average.  I believe walkers are worse off in that there are a number of areas where the footpaths are uneven.
   
  3.  Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
  no.  I opposed the speed restrictions in certain streets.  If there are to be speed restrictions it needs to be in all residential streets.  Speed restrictions in some streets and not others will cause confusion and non compliance.  Another problem is the logistics of enforcement.
   
  4.  Are you aware of where walking or cycling paths/lanes/routes are?
  yes.  I have collected brochures of walks from the council with the intents of walking them.  Cycling I do mainly as a fitness workout and generally only on the flat.
   
  5.  How well signposted are these facilities? Please note if signage is better for one mode than the other.
  walking routes are not well sign posted.
   
  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, as the areas that I am aware of are there for safety issues.
   
  8.  Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
  yes.  There are areas of Wellington where the roads are not able to support parking outside residences without causing a safety issue for road users (cars and cycles).  These areas need to be kept to a minimum.  I would prefer to see one side of these roads free of parking but this has ongoing affects on the occupiers of the homes.  There is no simple fix to this one.
   
  9.   If your ward/community does not have a walking or cycling route map, would you support creating one?
  yes, provided it was not unduly expensive. 
   
  10.  Does the council have a walking and cycling strategy, and if not, would you support having one?
  I am not aware of a specific strategy but I know that the Wellington City Council is pro walking and cycling.
     
  11.  Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
  I would like you to clarify what you mean by travel plans before answering.
   
  12.  What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
  you can only promote walking and cycling as great way to get and stay fit and a great way to see the city.  Publishing a different route each time a council or regional council newsletter is sent out would be an idea.
   
  13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
  I do not believe a council has a duty to promote public health.  I do believe that they can provide information on walking and cycling routes.
   
  14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
  see Q11
   
  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.
  Not as often as I should.  I walk and cycle in summer.  In winter my exercise comes from involvement in sport.

I am standing for the Makara Ohariu Community Board.

The Board represents a Wellington rural community covering Ohariu valley, Takarau Gorge, Makara valley, South Makara valley and South Karori valley.

The roads are all rural and narrow and there are no footpaths. There is also no public transport.

The Makara Valley is separated from Karori by Makara Hill, a stiff climb but popular with cyclists as a weekend or recreational ride. My answers to your questionnaire reflect the needs of this community that must provide its own transport arrangements.

Using your question numbering, my answers are as follows:-

1. Walking on rural roads, although popular, is risky as some drivers treat the roads as rally routes. There is also likely to be a massive increase in construction traffic shortly from Meridian's wind power station work. Cycling is similarly risky but very popular, the favoured route being the Ohariu, Takarau, Makara Hill circuit. In terms of everyday transport for residents, both walking and cycling are impractical.

2. (a) There are no footpaths or facilities, so.... poor. (b) There is no provision such as cycle lanes, nor any room for them, so again....poor

3. The speed limit is presently 50kph for most of the roads. I support this limit.

4. There are none

5. N/A

6. There are none

7. N/A

8. N/A

9. I would support the creation of a cycling route map

10. Not that I am aware of. I am a strong advocate for walking as the best means of exercise, and I walk a great deal and at a very fast natural pace. In the rural area, walking is best done on private land, although landowner permission is required, or around the very attractive Wellington west coast accessed from Makara Beach. The Wellington City Council makes no effort whatsoever to promote Makara beach or the Makara Coast for walking and recreation, and appear to direct all their efforts in this regard to the South Coast...the area south of Owhiro Bay. While I would support an initiative that promoted walks and cycling in the Makara area, I am very concerned at the significant adverse effects that Meridian's wind power station will produce on the rural amenity and particularly, the Makara Walkway that will be substantially affected by the proposed turbines. The Environment Court, even though allowing the project, found that both the noise and visual effects of the turbines would be significant and adverse for the residents and the coastal environment.

11. There is a school bus service for the Makara Model School. I support the retention of both the school and the school bus service.

12. I would support the erection of a signs that welcomed cyclists to the area such as "Makara is Cycle Friendly" at the top of Makara Hill and a similar sign at the entry to Ohariu valley from Johnsonville reading "Ohariu Valley is Cycle Friendly".

13. Every Council has a duty to provide for the health and well-being of its citizens through the promotion of exercise facilities. Cycling and walking are enjoyable for participants and must be encouraged through both the education system and directly by Council initiatives.

14. The Wellington City Council has promotional material for walkways in the city. However, as I have noted above, it does nothing to promote either the Makara Beach or Walkway area for recreation or for visitors. I find this attitude disappointing and will do my best, if elected, to push for WCC recognition of this area.

15. Yes.

16. I do a huge amount of hard walking. I am a veteran member of Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club, I am an active hunter and skier, and am very fit. I always advocate for exercise.

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
 Efficient use of time - I could exercise while travelling to work. Plus I enjoyed it (mostly)!
 
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.
 Not the best - probably poor.
 
3.       Would you support lowered speed limits on certain streets to enhance their use by pedestrians or cyclists?
 Not sure it makes a difference.
 
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.
 Unsure.
 
6.       Are you aware of parts of the roadways or public spaces that (a) pedestrians or (b) cyclists can't use?
 Not sure what you mean.
 
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, 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?
 n/a
 
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?
 Secure bike storage (I had one stolen over the years)
 
13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
 n/a
 
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
 Probably if I read 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.
 Yes. I bought one of the first mountain bikes from Living Simply in Lambton Quay in Jan 1987 and can even remember an organised race around the Botanic gardens! I did an early Karapoti ? 1989 I think.
 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of
(a) walking and
(b) cycling
as a form of transport in your area?
 Fitness, lower weight (Smartgrowthamerica...), better health, sustainability...

2.       How would you rate (good, average, poor) facilities for
(a) pedestrians and (good - compared to Auckland!)
(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? Yep - corners the main problem.
 

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

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

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 Wellington, many are topographic rather than man-made

8.       Do you think there are certain conditions under which parking on footpaths is permissible?
 Where roads are too narrow due to having been established 100 years ago.

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?
 I have not gone into detail but have copies of at least some walking routes in Wellington.

11.   Do you support travel plans in schools and workplaces? If so, what would you do to facilitate them?
 Yes, prefer better bus services to my children's schools and to after school activities.

12.   What other techniques could you suggest to improve walking and cycling as a regular activity?
 Hard to get people in your own household going. Having public events where you encourage people to walk to them or take public transport is useful!

13.   What role do you see the council has in promoting public health? How do you see walking and/or cycling contributing?
 Councils were initially set up to support public health and I see that as their main role still. Walking/ cycling/ being active need changing (see Smart Growth America website for reasons why).

14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
 Don't think the DHB does, don't know about the Council but doubt it.

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

 Yep, love walking.

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 as much as I can and use public transport to work (20-30km away depending on the day) on a regular basis.
 
 

1.       What do you see as the advantages of

(a) walking and

(b) cycling

as a form of transport in your area?

Exercise
Health
Environmentally friendly
An excellent form of public transport!

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.

Quality of footpaths needs improving - near Khandallah Village in particular


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?

Onslow Road

7.       What would you do about these barriers?

Lobby Council

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?

WCC does - needs more funding

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

Walking school bus needs promoting

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

Promotion of cycle/walkways in work places

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

Public health and exercise = walking/cycling

14.   Does your council or DHB have a travel plan for staff and visitors?
Hope 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 regularly to work - an hour via bridle path and streets