Living Streets Aotearoa is welcoming Government proposals to allow e-scooters in cycle lanes, but opposed to proposals to allow more bikes on footpaths.
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Let communities have their say on speed limits
: 4 Apr 2025Let communities have their say on speed limits: Minister urged to remedy unfair and dangerous speed rule
Living Streets Aotearoa has joined All Aboard, Bike Auckland, Brake New Zealand, and Walk Auckland in publishing a letter calling on Minister Chris Bishop to allow local discretion on speed limit changes that will make streets across Auckland less safe.
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Put People Ahead Of The Road Lobby, Say Transport Advocates
: 25 Feb 2025Joint statement from Cycling Action Network, Living Streets Aotearoa, Bike Auckland, Cycle Wellington and Spokes Canterbury:
Cycling and walking organisations nationwide are calling on the government to put the health and safety of New Zealanders ahead of vested interests in the road lobby.
Tim Jones talks about threats to pedestrian safety
: 10 Feb 2025LSA President Tim Jones talked to Stuff about pedestrian safety this weekend. There have been five pedestrians killed in motor vehicle crashes so far this year.
From the article: "Tim Jones, president of walking advocacy group Living Streets Aotearoa, said every pedestrian death was a tragedy.
He said vehicle speed was the generally the biggest factor for pedestrian injuries and death: A person was four times more likely to be killed or seriously injured if hit by a car travelling at 50kph compared to 30kph."
Media Release: Stand Up For Safer Speeds
: 29 Jan 2025Living Streets Aotearoa is looking forward to New Zealanders telling the Government that they want safer speeds in their communities.
The Government today announced that vehicle speeds would be increased on a number of state highways, including those in urban areas. It also announced that public consultation on the speed limits on 49 sections of state highway will begin tomorrow.
The Government today announced that vehicle speeds would be increased on a number of state highways, including those in urban areas. It also announced that public consultation on the speed limits on 49 sections of state highway will begin tomorrow.
Tags: National level, Safety, NZ Government
Media Release: Raised Pedestrian Crossings Make The Streets Safer For Everyone
: 1 May 2024Living Streets Aotearoa, the national organisation that represents pedestrians, is disappointed that Auckland Transport has paid attention to online noise instead of the evidence in its decision to reduce t
Tags: Safety, Auckland , Auckland region, Local government
About Us
Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.
We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.