New Zealand walking and cycling strategies – best practice

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Appendix 6 - Getting there — overview

Getting there — on foot, by cycle

A strategy to advance walking and cycling in New Zealand transport

February 2005

Our vision

A New Zealand where people from all sectors of the community walk and cycle for transport and enjoyment.

Supported by three goals

• Community environments and transport systems that support walking and cycling
• More people choosing to walk and cycle, more often
• Improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists

Requiring action on 10 priorities, across four focus areas

Focus 1 — Strengthening foundations for effective action

Priorities for action

1. Encourage action for walking and cycling within an integrated, sustainable approach to land transport
2. Expand our knowledge and skill base to address walking and cycling
3. Encourage collaboration and co-ordination of efforts for walking and cycling

Focus 2 — Providing supportive environments and systems

Priorities for action

4. Encourage land use, planning and design that supports walking and cycling
5. Provide supportive environments for walking and cycling in existing communities
6. Improve networks for long-distance cycling

Focus 3 — Influencing individual travel choices

Priorities for action

7. Encourage positive attitudes towards and perceptions of walking and cycling as modes of transport
8. Encourage and support individuals in changing their travel choices

Focus 4 — Improving safety and security

Priorities for action

9. Improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
10. Address crime and personal security concerns around walking and cycling

Informed by six key principles

• Walking and cycling face similar issues, but are different modes of transport with different needs
• Providing a transport system that works for pedestrians and cyclists means catering for diversity
• Walking and cycling are important for all communities, but critical in urban areas
• Increasing the use of walking and cycling requires a comprehensive approach
• Safety needs to be integrated with promotion
• The needs of current users must be addressed alongside those of new users

Underpinned by a national framework for implementation

• Central co-ordination process, supported by national advisory groups
• Annual implementation plans for national agencies
• Performance indicators, plus regular monitoring and evaluation
• Informed government investment
• Early emphasis on supporting effective local action

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