Walking matters: we need to create and support walkable communities
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A shared path is a step backward for pedestrians and cyclists in Christchurch
: 15 Aug 2025Living Streets Aotearoa is concerned about the recent proposal by the Mayor of Christchurch to remove an on-street, protected cycle lane on Park Tce and replace it with a shared path.
Living Streets Aotearoa does not support shared paths as conflict between users can arise due to the different speeds of pedestrians and cyclists, space constraints, and the unpredictable behaviour of some users.
New Government proposals a mixed bag for pedestrians
: 20 Jun 2025Living Streets Aotearoa is welcoming Government proposals to allow e-scooters in cycle lanes, but opposed to proposals to allow more bikes on footpaths.
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."
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.