Last week SkyPath (which we are part of)  told you about how plans for SeaPath are moving forward. We’ve been working with our friends at Generation Zero on a super-simple quick-submit form to let NZTA know that you’re behind it.

You’ll see it boils things down to three major points:

• a wide enough path for separation for people on foot and on bikes.
• a safe crossing at the Onewa Interchange, so foot & bike traffic doesn’t have to mix with motorway traffic
• let’s make sure to link SeaPath to places people need to go – not just SkyPath, but Akoranga bus station, AUT and Takapuna and beyond.

And of course you’re more than welcome to add your own thoughts.

Last year, we got over 10,000 responses supporting SkyPath. SeaPath is a key link in the cycleway network, which will not only link to SkyPath and the central city, but to the expanding cycle network on the North Shore, including the Northcote Safe Routes and the future Northern Corridor cycleway.

Let’s show how much we want SeaPath + SkyPath – together they provide a congestion free transport choice across the Waitemata – be sure to add your voice!

This morning’s wet weather didn’t seem to deter thousands of Aucklanders intent on walking to work today – Walk2Work Day within Walk Month March.

Auckland Transport staff set up six ‘pit stops’ around the city centre and at a selection of public transport links to encourage and thank commuters for leaving their cars at home. Some were handed flowers to brighten their day while others were rewarded with sunscreen and drink bottles to support their walking habit.

“It was great to see so many people walking to work this morning,” says AT Cycling and Walking manager Kathryn King. “There was a steady stream of people visiting our walking pit stops and we engaged with about 1500 walkers throughout the morning. The Victoria Park pit stop was especially busy with folks turning out to join The Hits radio street team.”

“Walk2Work Day is about promoting walking as a fast and convenient way to get to work and to encouraging commuters who may not be using their feet to give it a go. It’s only one day but we hope a fair chunk of first time walkers realise how easy it is and do it more.”

Walk2Work Day is part of Walk Month March.

Graeme and Andy meet with the Auckland Transport team that is creating the the new signs and way finding maps. The project is coming along fine and they will be installing these at pilot sites around Auckland soon (no not Mr Easte but the signs).

Here is an newsletter with more details.  Signage Update Dec 2015