Here is the text of candidates suvey responses, for those who do not want to download, courtesy of Spokes Dunedin
Living Streets Dunedin have made a number of submissions to the DCC. Some were posted previously, but seem to have been lost in the website shift. In this meantime, here is our latest, on the future of John Wilson Ocean Drive, a Dunedin landmark:
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We welcome this opportunity to submit on Manukau City Council’s Draft 10 year Plan.
Walking - the policy picture
A key
target of the NZ Transport Strategy 2008 is that the mode share of walking and
cycling should grow to 30% by 2040. This target is linked to other key NZTS
targets, in particular to halve per capita greenhouse gas emissions from
transport by 2040 and to reduce single occupant vehicle travel (in major urban
areas on weekdays) by 10% by 2015.
Some members will be aware that Living Streets Wellington support of the proposal to put buses through Manners Mall has been the subject of some discussion from objectors.
Congratulations to the Wellington City Council for turning a precarious Kelburn 'goat track' into a walkway to provide safe access for pedestrians between Norway and Plunket streets. Read more..
The Quality of Life survey, made public today, asked residents in 12 cities to rank their lives in areas including health, crime and safety, and public transport. Wellington came out on top, with just under 95 per cent of Wellingtonians ranking theirs as either extremely good or good, making Wellington the No 1 city. The survey reports Wellingtonians believe it is generally a safe place to live. The city topped the list for people feeling safe after nightfall while in their homes, visiting the city centre, and walking in their neighbourhood.
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.
