Present. Andy, Eleanor, Gay, Bob, Graeme
Apologies. Jen, Paula
We chatted about the Footpath Cycling research that has just been published by NZTA. We listened to Morning Reports from Radio NZ on the same subject.
The NZTA is supporting footpath cycling. Our members dont agree with this.
Present Jacob, Richard, Gay, Graeme, Mike B, Jackie
Apologies Paula
We welcome Jackie to her first meeting.
Ian McKinnon Drive. Richard reported back and found most of the pedestrian ideas were ignored in the design. Jackie suggested that a Safety Audit for Pedestrians should be done. Jackie found that Chris Jones called this a Non Motorised User Audit.
At the next Kathryn King meeting we will bring up the point that the AT Walking page is sunk into the Cycling page.
Open Streets will be in April
Andy meet with the Outboard Motor Club about Stage 4 of the GI to Tamaki shared path. They have valid concerns of having there land purchased by AT and are looking for a win win result.
Present Gay, Eleanor, Kit, Bob, Paula, Andy
Apologies Graeme, Richard
AGM. The financial report was tabled and accepted by all. A vote took place for coordinator/treasurer and was re- elected with Graeme Easte as a bank account signatory.
The financial report will be available on the Charities website in the next few days.
Discussion happened over drinks and snax.
Kit “Views and view shafts are the inspiration during a walk on the Auckland paths.”
Present Bob, Richard
Apologies Andy, Graeme
Minutes of the meeting of Walk Auckland held on 15/8/2016 in the Leys Institute, Ponsonby
Present: Graeme, Jake, Richard, Will, Bob, Audrey, Jen, Eleanor,
Apologies: Andy
Andy, Eleanor and Graeme attended the Walking and Cycling Conference and were impressed by the Victorian Walks Advocate. They did feel that the conference focused too much on cycling
Ian Mackinnon Drive
Auckland Council is proposing to close a vehicle lane and make a two way cycleway. Walk Auckland members are concerned about the shared path on Ian Mackinnon Drive which mixes high speed commuter cyclists with walkers. The proposed changes will do nothing to address this. It was agreed that Walk Auckland would submit asking for changes to the shared path and that Richard would be the spokesperson.
Shared Paths
Walk Auckland members agreed that shared oaths only work at low speed. Jen suggested that cyclists should be encouraged to use bells to let walkers know they are there.
Advocating for Walking to Auckland Transport
Graeme said that there used to be a walking and cycling reference group. However walkers were outnumbered by cyclists. Eventually the group was replaced by a cycling reference group. Walk Auckland members do meet monthly with Kathryn King, the Walking and Cycling Manager at AT.
One recent success has been the decision by Auckland Transport to create a walking and cycling link to join Wellesley Street with the domain. However, rather than reallocating existing road space it is building a separate bridge.
Future of Walk Auckland
Members acknowledge that the current membership and focus of the group is on the inner city and adjacent suburbs. Is there scope for sister groups in other parts of Auckland
Present. Graeme, Eleanor, Jen, Paula
Talked about the 2WalkandCycle conference.
Winter Solstice and a Full Moon
Present Jen, Andy, Graeme, Bob
Apologies Richard, Paula, Eleanor
We looked at the plans for the Carrington Rd ped/bike crossing at Sutherland rd
Dominion rd back street cycle way has increased in use.
Meola rd was discussed and the speed of traffic.
Graeme and Andy attended the ATAP meeting hours before where it was announced that the Government will look into Road Charging to reduce congestion. A step in the right direction for this government. Traffic demand management is the future for Auckland.
Present Jacob, Richard, Jen, Paula, Bob , Andy
Apologies Eleanor, Audrey, Graeme
Andy gets all the consultations on road changes sent to him. He will now send these to the group.
Open Streets on K Rd was a success and we welcome more of them.
Bob and Richard reported incidents on the shared paths Ian McKinnon drive around the Kings Arms. Andy will talk with Kathryn King about this.
Are there stat on bike/ped crashes?
Andy will send out the Ministers letter on the Domino pizza delivery robots
Present. Andy, Eleanor, Richard, Jacob, Sandra, Bob.
Apologies Graeme.
We meet in the park opposite Leys as it is under going changes. We then went to Cezannes to tea and coffee.
We have received 2 donation this month. $345.50 from the Silo Film evening via Fresh Concept. $254.20 from The Forum for Auckland Sustainable Transport that closed down and donated their funds to us.
We have been working on some route audits for Auckland Transport and have employed Bob, Andy and Sandra to do the work.
We are involved in the appeal in the Environment Court against the Road Stop notice on Queen Elizabeth 2 Square . Working with Joel Hayford and the Auckland Architecture Assoc.
