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Wellington City Council Cycling Policy Research Completed

Title

Wellington City Council Cycling Policy

Lead Author

Wellington City Council

Organisation(s)

Wellington City Council

Publication Year

2008

Publisher

Wellington City Council

Contacts

recreation@wcc.govt.nz

WCC Policy Department may be contacted via: fo@wcc.govt.nz

Abstract

The Cycling Policy (the policy) forms part of the overall transport planning for Wellington set out in the Transport Strategy 2006. It provides more detail on cycling in Wellington and the context set by other policies and strategies. It also creates a framework for the development of infrastructure and measures to improve the safety and convenience of cycling and cycling facilities throughout our city.

In order to create an effective framework to provide a basis for action, the policy sets out objectives and policies on how implementation should be approached. These include emphasising the importance of quality and continuity of cycle routes, including provision of consistent signage and recognising cycling as a means of commuting and as a form of recreation.

The policy also details proposals both in general terms for ongoing support (e.g. promoting the health and recreational benefits of cycling) and as location-specific improvements to infrastructure. The focus of the latter is to create a safer and more convenient network in areas where existing provision is disjointed or does not allow access to key destinations. Providing better facilities for cyclists is also a key objective of the policy.

Keywords:

Cycling, Policy, Wellington, Transport, Strategy, Commuting, Mobility, BMX, MTB, Utility, Recreational, Bike, Sport, Road cycle, Route, On-road, Off-road, Exercise, Benefits, Health

How to access

For information on how to access the full text of this article, go to http://www.wellington.govt.nz/plans/policies/cycling/index.html or contact your local or organisational library for assistance

Review

West Coast

Areas of Focus

Facilities, Outdoor Recreation, Sport

Settings (location)

Outdoors

Provision (delivery type & infrastructure)

Parks - urban, Travel and Transport

Topics

Capability, Governance, Impacts - economic, Impacts - environmental, Impacts- social, Management, Participation, Planning, Policy

Sport and Recreation Types

Cycling/biking, Mountain biking