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2018
BIKE TO THE
FUTURE
AWARDS
Celebrating the people, communities and projects
leading the way to a more bike-friendly New Zealand
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The wheels of change only turn when people
are pushing on the pedals. Feel inspired by
these successes and help grow New Zealand’s
cycling community.
In July 2018, New Zealand’s best cycling projects were
recognised at the Bike to the Future Awards, sponsored
by the NZ Transport Agency and Cycling Action Network
(CAN).
The awards were an opportunity to acknowledge the
dedication and contribution to cycling from a number of
advocates and cycling champions across the country.
More than 60 projects were nominated for the awards and
winners were announced at the 2018 2WALKandCYCLE
conference dinner in Palmerston North.
2018’s Supreme Winner was Christchurch City Council’s
Uni-Cycle Major Cycle Route, an exemplar of stakeholder
consultation and engagement, and the product of a unique
partnership with Aurecon, Issacs Ltd, JFC/City Care Joint
venture and WSP Opus.
Here we celebrate the pedal pushers, cycling leaders,
communities and individuals who have put their innovation
and energy into making cycling a safer, more accessible
mode of transport. We aim to inspire readers to learn about
the fantastic initiatives taking place around the country and
to consider how they might replicate the ideas in their own
communities.
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The NZ Transport Agency strives to create There’s no doubt that biking is on the up.
great journeys that keep New Zealand More and more cities are building bike
It is my pleasure to congratulate all those recognised in this year’s Bike to the Future Awards. moving. A great journey is one that is lanes. Cycle trails and mountain bike parks
easy, safe and connected. Working with are booming. E-bikes are attracting people
This government recognises, more than ever before, the important role cycling plays in New
our partners, our focus is to provide one drawn to the pleasure and convenience of
Zealand’s transport system. Our focus is on making our urban centres safe, accessible and
integrated land transport system that helps riding a bike.
most importantly liveable, and this relies on prioritising more efficient, low cost modes of
people get the most out of life, today and
transport like cycling. We know that many people want the freedom to cycle around their But there are challenges. How do we make
into the future.
towns and cities but need separated, connected cycleways to feel safe. Cycling is better for it safe and attractive for children to ride to
the environment, better for our health, and most importantly a fast and fun way to get around. Cycling has gathered momentum over recent school and in their neighbourhoods? How do
years. There are many reasons for this: the we find space for bike lanes on busy streets?
We know cycling is becoming more popular in our urban areas as people look for faster,
increasing funding and investment from the When will riding a bike be as easy as taking
easier, ways to cover short distances. In Auckland, 38 percent of the population rode a bike in
government; and a new focus on integrated a walk?
the year up to May 2018, an increase of 3 percent from 2017. Christchurch has seen a
multi-modal planning in central and local
13 percent growth in their daily cycle count in the last year and in Wellington, the number of For 22 years Cycling Action Network (CAN)
government; but most of all, it’s the hard
people commuting by bike has more than doubled over the past 20 years. has been working with communities,
work and dedication of passionate groups
We’re working hard to make cycling safer and more accessible, integrating cycle paths with and individuals across the country. These businesses, councils and the government for
broader transport networks and significantly increasing funding for infrastructure, all to are the people that we’re celebrating at this better cycling. At CAN we believe people
encourage more New Zealanders to get on their bikes. But we can’t make New Zealand the year’s Bike to the Future Awards. of all ages and abilities deserve the joy and
most bike-friendly country in the world alone. ease of riding bikes.
Working with the Cycling Action Network
The people and groups nominated for this year’s Bike to the Future Awards are passionate (CAN) to deliver the Bike to the Future CAN is delighted to team up again with the
about sharing the benefits of cycling with their communities. They’ve pedalled the extra mile Awards is our opportunity to recognise and NZ Transport Agency to bring you the Bike
– whether it’s helping refugee women gain the skills and confidence to cycle on our roads, celebrate the people, projects, schools and to the Future Awards. Let’s celebrate the
or building integral connections between existing cycle routes, these are the people who are workplaces which are contributing to making people who are working to get more people
supporting more New Zealanders to get about our towns and cities by bike. New Zealand more bike-friendly. on bikes, more often.
Congratulations to all those who have been recognised this year
Fergus Gammie Claire Sherrington
Chief Executive Board Chair
Hon Julie Anne Genter
NZ Transport Agency Cycling Action Network
Associate Minister of Transport
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JUDGING PANEL AWARD CATEGORIES
Pippa Coom BIKES AT WORK AND SCHOOL AWARD 10
Chair of the Waitematā Local Board, This category covers organisations, including businesses and schools,
which have made significant efforts to encourage and support cycling for
Auckland Council and transport staff, customers, or students.
portfolio lead
BUILT EXCELLENCE AWARD 16
This category covers excellence in design, engineering, and construction
of transport infrastructure which has had a significant impact on
encouraging more people to cycle and create a more bike-friendly future.
Richard Leggat OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO A BIKE-FRIENDLY
FUTURE AWARD 22
Chair of the New Zealand Cycle Trail,
This category recognises the outstanding contribution made by an
Chair of the Cycling Safety Panel and individual to the promotion of cycling.
board member of Cycling New Zealand
REVOLUTIONARY AWARD 30
This category covers initiatives and events which have educated, inspired,
celebrated, promoted or encouraged cycling. They will have had a positive
influence on changing attitudes towards cycling, irrespective of whether a
person subsequently chooses to ride a bike.
Simon Douglas
TAKING COMMUNITIES ON THE JOURNEY AWARD 40
National Manager Policy & Research
This category covers excellence in communication or community
and cycling spokesperson for the
engagement activities related to a cycling project which resulted in a
New Zealand Automobile Association community welcoming new infrastructure.
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SUPREME BIKE TO THE Uni-Cycle Major Cycle Route
FUTURE AWARD WINNER
The Uni-Cycle Major Cycle Route (MCR), which opened
in September 2017, runs between Christchurch central city
and the University of Canterbury through Hagley Park,
Riccarton Bush and the Ilam Fields.
The project involved extensive stakeholder engagement including
compromises on path design, as the route passes through university land.
The final design also took into account the needs of two large high schools,
maintaining the residential character of the areas the route passes through,
and a rail crossing. The rail crossing is the first dual gated barrier crossing
in New Zealand and at busy times has to cater for opposing school traffic
coming from Christchurch Boys’ High and Christchurch Girls’ High.
In just 18 months the cycling usage at the entry point to the CBD has gone
from 943 cyclists per day, shortly after the opening of the first section, to
1411 per day - an increase of 49 percent.
The judges felt this exemplar project was a deserving winner of the Supreme
Award from a very strong field. Construction was managed extremely well
through tricky and sensitive environments to work in. The judges were
impressed to see how quickly the project has delivered quantifiable results
in a very short time, three years ahead of estimated usage. Uni-cycle is an
example of a ‘build it and they will come’ project extraordinaire which is
leading the way to a bike-friendly future.
Lead agency: Christchurch City Council
Project partners: Aurecon, Isaacs Ltd, JFC/City Care Joint venture, and
WSP Opus
For more information, please contact:
Lynette Ellis
lynette.ellis@ccc.govt.nz
www.ccc.govt.nz
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BIKES AT WORK AND SCHOOL AWARD
CATEGORY WINNER (JOINT) CATEGORY WINNER (JOINT)
BIKES IN SCHOOLS TAIRĀWHITI - TAIRĀWHITI CONNEXT TAURANGA CITY COUNCIL E-BIKE INITIATIVE
CHARITABLE TRUST Following the launch of their new city wide
The Bikes in Schools Tairāwhiti Project has Project partners: cycle plan, and with a pending move to a
delivered significant cycling infrastructure new building with restricted parking, e-bikes
Eastland Community Trust, Gisborne District
(tracks, cycles, helmets, storage and cycle presented an opportunity for Tauranga City
Council, and the New Zealand Community
education) to encourage and support more Council (TCC) to lead the way with staff
Trust
young people to cycle in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti. travel planning. A ‘Chance to Ride an E-bike’
For more information, please contact: day was set up, which generated significant
Since its conception, the project has
Jo Haughey buzz through the organisation about the
delivered 6200 metres of cycle track to
jo@thinkwrite.co.nz potential for e-bikes to change people’s
13 schools, supplied 700 bikes and 2000
www.facebook.com/connextnz personal travel choices. What followed was
helmets to 4050 students and built 13
a deal to make it easier for staff to purchase
secure storage units. The scale, geographic
e-bikes for their personal commute and to
spread, timeline, and degree of collaboration
include e-bikes in the vehicle fleet.
involved all make this project unique. It is
the largest scale implementation of Bikes in A financial loan was offered to staff,
Schools in New Zealand. attractive end of trip facilities were
introduced, and a staff travel guide, Keeping
Judges’ comments: The judges felt this nomination deserved to win this category for providing a TCC moving, was published ahead of the
wraparound experience with long lasting results. The project delivered inspiring results and had a building move. Fifty-two staff bought e-bikes.
strong impact on multiple schools in the community, with over 4000 students experiencing Bikes in Many of those staff are new to biking and
Schools. Collaboration played a vital role in Tairāwhiti’s success. have chosen to cycle to work as much as
possible. Nearly 20 percent of TCC staff now
cycle to work.
For more information, please contact:
Martin Parkes
martin.parkes@tauranga.govt.nz
https://www.tauranga.govt.nz
Judges’ comments: The judges were impressed
with Tauranga City Council taking a simple but
innovative approach to achieve high impact. The
e-bike initiative has set an example for other
organisations to follow to achieve significant
uptake in staff choosing to cycle to work.
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BIKES AT WORK AND SCHOOL AWARD
FINALISTS
Bikes in Schools & Bicycle Skills Training - Palmerston North Hastings District iWay and MoveIt! School Travel Plans – Hastings District
Cycling enthusiast Phil Stevens has delivered students in the completion of grade 1 and Council
popular and highly rated practical cycle skills grade 2 cycle skills at over 20 schools and To encourage the use of the growing Hawke’s limited to) congestion reduction, improved
programmes to more than 1500 students supported over 40 teachers in co-delivery of Bay iWay walking and cycling network, health and attention in class, and travel cost
over the last year, with the aim of getting the training. Hastings District Council has developed, savings.
more people safely riding to school and Project partners: refined and delivered school travels plans to Project partners:
work in Palmerston North. He is a founding nine schools to date (with a combined roll of
Sport Manawatū, Palmerston North City 3666 students). Sport Hawke’s Bay and ViaStrada Ltd
member of the city’s People on Bikes Forum,
Council, and the Bike On New Zealand For more information, please contact:
a recently established reference and advisory The school travel plans provide an
Charitable Trust Eynon Phillips
group to City Council, and is Club Captain for opportunity for council, parents, caregivers,
Manawatū Mountain Bike Club. For more information, please contact: schools and the community to work together eynonp@hdc.govt.nz
to improve safety and encourage more www.hastingsdc.govt.nz
In the past year, Phil has leveraged local Phil Stevens
active travel. Benefits include (but are not
cycling infrastructure, including local Bikes phils@sportmanawatu.org.nz
in Schools tracks and associated assets www.sportmanawatu.org.nz/for-teachers-
to oversee the training of more than 1500 parents/active-transport/ Judges’ comments: The judges recognised Hastings District Council for delivering an innovative
approach to lowering the cost of developing school travel plans. The approach has the potential to
Judges’ comments: The judges were impressed with the significant impact delivered through this have a national impact.
training initiative. The training programme has successfully leveraged community resources and is
really well integrated into the community.
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BIKES AT WORK AND SCHOOL AWARD
NOMINEES
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Safe Ways to School Project
Travel Plan Cambridge Primary School adopted the Safe
Ways to School pilot project with the aim
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) of getting more children walking and biking
has designed their ‘Go Well’ Travel Plan to to school and to reduce traffic congestion
make travelling to the hospital easier by around school gates. The pilot included
growing transport choice for their almost gaining an understanding of barriers and
3000 staff. safety concerns for parents, and providing
The Travel Plan includes secure bike parking, the children with facilities to learn bike
charging for e-bikes, a guaranteed ride home handling and road safety skills.
scheme and showers for users of active Innovative mapping technology and
transport. HBDHB also has pool bikes for
Bikes Welcome
geographic information service (GIS) Bike vs Car Challenge
staff to get to and from meetings and offers analysis were utilised to heat spot parent
training through Sport Hawke’s Bay for those safety concerns, to identify areas for The Bike vs Car Challenge tested the average
Bikes Welcome are champions for fit-
who are less confident on bikes. improvements, parking alternatives, and travel times of employees commuting to
for-purpose bike parking. Their goal is to
Results from their 2017 travel survey indicate to determine ‘walking bus’ and ‘cycling work by bike and car in five locations across
help businesses understand many of their
they have achieved a 10% mode shift from train’ meeting points for seven schools. The Tauranga with the aim of encouraging cycling
customers do ride bikes and ‘bikes mean
single-occupancy vehicles to other modes project has since expanded to cover six more to work. The journey times from those
business’. They encourage supporters
including cycling which has increased by schools. locations to the hospital by three members
to invite businesses to become a Bikes
three percent over the past year. of staff were recorded and compared.
Welcome Business and be listed in their Lead agency: Multiple trips were made along each route
online directory of bike friendly businesses. For more information, please contact: CCASM across several months and yielded average
Lead agency: Lisa Malde times for both modes of transport.
Project partners:
Bikes Welcome Charitable Trust lisa.malde@hbdhb.govt.nz http://www. For Welcome Bay the average journey time
hawkesbay.health.nz/ Bike On New Zealand Charitable Trust, Cycle
Project partners: Action Network, Fonterra, Home of Cycling was over 11 minutes quicker by bike.
Film4Change Aotearoa, Kia Ora Newtown, Charitable Trust, Jumble Around, Sport Project lead:
and the Wellington City Council Waikato, and Waipa District Council Thomas Larkin
Communities on Bikes Fund For more information, please contact: Project partners:
For more information, please contact: Mike Pettit James Fuller, Kerryn Wooderson, Phil
Jo Clendon mike.pettit@waipadc.govt.nz Shoemack, and Sally Llewellyn
jo.clendon@bikeswelcome.org www.waipadc.govt.nz
For more information, please contact:
www.bikeswelcome.org
Thomas Larkin
Thomas.Larkin@bopdhb.govt.nz
www.bopdhb.govt.nz
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BUILT EXCELLENCE
CATEGORY WINNER – Uni-Cycle Major Cycle Route HIGHLY COMMENDED – Junior Road Safety Park
The Uni-Cycle Major Cycle Route was awarded Supreme Award Winner as well as the Complete with miniature roads, family groups and school classes who can
Category Winner for the Built Excellence Award. For information about the project refer to intersections, working traffic lights, a safely access the park via the sealed, shared
page 9. roundabout, give way and stop signs, the path along the Manawatū River after a short
Manawatū’s premiere Junior Road Safety journey from their school to the river track.
Park is a family friendly, fun environment for Lead agency:
kids to learn about basic road safety while
gaining skills and confidence in a low risk Palmerston North City Council
setting. Project partners:
The project is a community-city Higgins Contracting, Jason Pilkington
collaboration which started with the vision (Palmerston North City Council), Karen
and drive of Karen Naylor (project lead) and Naylor and Liz Cross (Pascal Street
Liz Cross (fundraising), and was sparked Community Trust)
by an idea put forward to Pascal Street For more information, please contact:
Community Trust by two young mothers,
Tash Collins and Allanah Radich. Jason Pilkington
jason.pilkington@pncc.govt.nz
Since opening in spring 2017, the park has www.manawatunz.co.nz
seen consistently high use from individuals,
Judges’ comments: The judges were impressed by the partnership approach to deliver a high
standard targeted at young riders to learn road safety skills in a safe environment. This nomination
demonstrates the value of collaboration for creating quality infrastructure directly contributing to
encouraging more people to cycle and create a more bike-friendly future.
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BUILT EXCELLENCE
FINALISTS Waterview Shared Path
The Waterview Shared Path connects greenways, and pathways. With potential
Te Awa River Ride - Ngāruawāhia to Horotiu section communities from Waterview to Mt Roskill, development planned for the Unitec
The Ngāruawāhia to Horotiu section of Te Counter data indicates a significant increase with 3098 average weekly users between campus, and intensification of housing
Awa River Ride officially opened on in cyclists using the trail. In January 2018 its opening in October 2017 and April around the Point Chevalier shopping district,
2 November 2017. This section of Te Awa 2018. Following Te Auaunga Oakley Creek, the benefits of these walking and cycling
alone, the counter in Ngāruawāhia recorded
River Ride includes an iconic structure, the the 3.4km path links the Northwestern connections will become even more obvious
more than 4000 users.
Perry Bridge, which links to the existing and Southwestern cycleways, creating a in decades to come.
section at Horotiu, meaning there is now Lead agency: Te Awa River Ride Charitable seamless connection between the city and Lead agencies: Auckland Council, Auckland
nearly 30km of walkway/cycleway from Trust western suburbs, and beyond to Onehunga Transport and the NZ Transport Agency
Ngāruawāhia through to Hamilton Gardens. and Māngere.
Project partners: The NZ Transport Agency Project partners: Albert Eden Local Board,
Delivering the infrastructure to complete and Waikato District Council The successful completion of such a Boffa Miskell, Local Community Groups,
this section was the culmination of complex project in such a short delivery Manawhenua, and the Well-Connected
For more information, please contact: timeline relied on a lot of goodwill from all
years of collaboration between multiple Alliance
stakeholders. The trail has been embraced Te Awa River Ride Charitable Trust parties involved. A special mention goes to
Margi Watson for the long hours she put in For more information, please contact:
by the community, with over 1000 people in info@te-awa.org.nz
attendance at the opening event. to supporting the project from submissions Peter Whiting
www.te-awa.org.nz
to support with consents and construction peter.whiting@boffamiskell.co.nz
delivery. at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/waterview-
Judges’ comments: The judges said the Te Awa River Ride (Ngāruawāhia to Horotiu section) is
This project is now a keystone for a much shared-path
an outstanding example of a high quality trail delivered through a community-led approach with
partnership funding. They recognised the considerable challenges in completing this section that broader network of parks, open spaces,
was met with an innovative response that delivered a beautifully designed bridge.
Judges’ comments: The Waterview Shared Path has been delivered to an extremely high standard
that is sensitive to the ecology and landscape. It provides a critical link in Auckland’s growing
network of cycle routes and unlocks wider investment to benefit the community and wider region.
The judges were particularly impressed with the way this project has improved accessibility to make
a real difference to the local community. Although only open a short time the numbers show it is
working to encourage more to people to cycle.
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NOMINEES
Burness Underpass He Rerenga Inanga is a positive community
asset which can be used by the community
The Burness Underpass connects Taradale at any time of the day.
to Jervoistown and the wider Hawke’s
Bay cycling network where the Napier to Lead agency: Napier City Council
Hastings Expressway dissects Burness Road. Project partner: The NZ Transport Agency
The narrow 2.5m wide underpass with poor For more information, please contact:
lighting, was upgraded by adding an element Tony Mills
of fun to the design whilst still providing a tony.mills@napier.govt.nz
safer solution than its previous design. The www.napier.govt.nz
recent redesign utilised colour changing LED
lights to light the ceiling of the underpass
with white light LED lights at floor level. State Highway 2/58 Haywards
Lead agency: Napier City Council Interchange
Project partner: The NZ Transport Agency The Haywards Interchange project delivered
For more information, please contact: a $43 million grade separation of State
Highways 2 and 58 in the Hutt Valley, north
Tony Mills of Wellington City.
tony.mills@napier.govt.nz
www.napier.govt.nz During the tender process, the Transport
Agency challenged the market to come up
with innovative ways to improve safety for
He Rerenga Inanga Bridge people on bikes as they pass through the
area. The resulting design includes separated
The He Rerenga Inanga Bridge was co-
paths which completely removes the need
designed with iwi to ‘bridge’ a gap in Napier’s
for the rider to interact with motorised traffic
walking and cycling network.
who are using the interchange.
As part of the consultation process, the local
Lead agency: The NZ Transport Agency
community and iwi identified the inanga
(a type of fish) which live in the drain and Project partners: Aurecon, Downer, Opus
agreed, in order to give the project local International Consultants, and Tonkin &
significance, that the pathway would carry Taylor
the name of ‘He Rerenga Inanga’ or ‘a For more information, please contact:
waterway of the inanga’.
Lonnie Dalzell
The bridge design includes corten steel lonnie.dalzell@nzta.govt.nz
panels on the approaches of the bridge to www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh2sh58- WOMEN IN URBANISM ‘PUMP TRACKS ARE FOR GIRLS TOO’
capture the industrial land use, and eels to haywards-interchange
represent the inanga.
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TO A BIKE-FRIENDLY FUTURE
CATEGORY WINNER – Alastair Smith HIGHLY COMMENDED – The Kennett brothers
Alastair Smith has been a tireless advocate
for cycling since the 1970s. He is passionate
about people using bicycles and has played
a major role in transforming Wellington
into a bikeable city, including becoming the
inaugural general secretary of the Bicycle
Association of New Zealand.
In 2012, Alastair wrote Everyday cycling in
Aotearoa New Zealand, an informative and
inspiring guide which helps both beginners
and more experienced cyclists ride more
confidently, safely and enjoyably. In 2014, he
was involved in organising the first Miramar
Peninsula Ciclovia event. Alastair also
coordinates Folding Goldies, an initiative for
organising trips in Wellington for people with
SuperGold cards and folding bikes.
Alastair continues his advocacy for cycling
in Wellington today through Cycle Aware The Kennett brothers (Jonathan, Simon and them continue to migrate from their more
Wellington, and at a national level through Paul) are synonymous with mountain biking traditional mountain biking roots towards
the Cycling Action Network (CAN). He is a in New Zealand. They are New Zealand’s making the best of the great rides to inspire
true champion for cycling and a better New most prominent cycling guide and history more people to experience New Zealand’s
Zealand. book authors, with titles dating back to great outdoors by bike.
the 1990s. The brothers are famous for As the New Zealand cycling network
Judges’ comments: Alastair has made a lifelong contribution to cycling since the 1970s. He has been organising events, writing guidebooks, track developed, and was further linked, the first
involved in an impressive number of cycling initiatives focused in the Wellington region and beyond design, and their outstanding vision and Tour Aotearoa was held. Designed by the
ranging from organising a Ciclovia event to friendly rides. Alastair has the mana of the cycling work for mountain biking. Kennett brothers, the original tour was set
community for his tireless advocacy for a bike-friendly Aotearoa through countless volunteer hours. The brothers discovered bike packing, or to highlight the best New Zealand Cycle
The judges wish to wholeheartedly thank Alastair for his outstanding contribution and to wish him mixed terrain cycle touring/randonneuring Trail Great Rides. Heartland Rides, and quiet
well for many more years of advocacy and cycling. in 2010 with the New Zealand Cycleway back country roads. Two years on and the
Project and the inaugural NZ brevet. Tour Aotearoa is one of the world’s great
Jonathan’s involvement in Nga Haerenga bike packing trips – stretching 3000km from
the New Zealand Cycle Trail has since seen Cape Reinga to Bluff.
Judges’ comments: Although not strictly eligible for this award because they were not nominated
as individuals, the judges wish to highly commend the Kennett brothers for their immense and
extensive contribution to cycling over the last 30 years. The Kennett brothers, through their
combined force, have demonstrated a long time commitment to cycling in Aotearoa as volunteers,
advocates, professionals, publishers and participants. They are unique and truly inspiring.
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TO A BIKE-FRIENDLY FUTURE
FINALISTS
Photo: stuff.co.nz
Cathy Jordan Chris Teo-Sherrell Richard Hamer
Cathy Jordan is a true community cycling Chris Teo-Sherrell has made a longstanding Arriving in Whakatāne from the United
champion, coordinating the Southland Bike contribution to the awareness and support Kingdom 15 years ago, Richard Hamer
Month and the Aotearoa Bike Challenge for people on bikes and everyday cycling in brought with him his passion for cycling
for Southland in 2018 while juggling two Palmerston North, particularly through his and extensive background in community
children under the age of two and advocating involvement with Cycling Action Network development.
passionately for a Southland cycling strategy. (CAN) and Living Streets Aotearoa. As the founding member of Cycle Action
Cathy has also extended her passion for A notable recent achievement led by Chris Whakatāne and the newly formed Bike
cycling into other areas, visiting businesses with support from Mayor Grant Smith is Whakatāne Trust, and a trained cycle skills
to encourage them to install new bike racks, the establishment of the People on Bikes and mountain biking instructor, Richard has
and helping paint and revamp bike stands in forum, a reference and advisory group led the development a number of unique
Invercargill’s inner city area – the purpose to Palmerston North City Council which programmes, events and activities that
being to encourage people to bike into the engages with transport staff and elected engage schools, children and whānau in
CBD. She has also volunteered to be a ride members to facilitate improvement of active cycling, and can often be found delivering
leader in the Southland for Cycling NZ Ride transport outcomes in the city. road safety and mountain biking workshops
Leader programme. Judges’ comments: Chris is a longstanding through his role with Whakatāne Blue Light.
Judges’ comments: Cathy is a strong and and committed advocate for cycling based Judges’ comments: Richard has demonstrated
effective cycling advocate for Southland. She in Palmerston North but also has made an a long time commitment to bike advocacy in
has impressed with her willingness to volunteer outstanding contribution for a bike-friendly Whakatāne. A volunteer who has successfully
and work hard to make a difference. She is future through his involvement with Living led Bikes in Schools projects and a region wide
a champion for cycling through an inspiring Streets and CAN. He successfully took his advocate over a long period of time, touching
range of events, activities and community cycling advocacy into an elected position to a range of aspects from school training to
partnerships. achieve significant results such as slower speeds developing bike parks, road cycling to mountain
around schools. biking. Richard’s passion for encouraging his
local community on to a bike shone through his
nomination.
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TO A BIKE-FRIENDLY FUTURE
NOMINEES
Connie Christensen its infancy to a thriving programme with a Liam Friary Rick Plummer
positive future in just 24 months.
Connie Christensen started Go Cycle Liam is the NZ Rapha Cycling Club Rick Plummer, co-organiser of the Auckland
Christchurch in 2015 with the aim of helping Hugh goes above and beyond to help those ambassador and organises rides for the Cycling Group, has infected many people
more adults get onto a bike to enjoy the city. that are keen to learn. Alongside the delivery NZ based cyclists to all sorts of cycling with his love for mountain biking.
of cycle skills education, Hugh has taken an destinations.
Go Cycle Christchurch run a wide variety of active role in all events, programmes and Rick has given many members improved
short skills courses for new riders, as well as the monitoring of Rotorua’s urban cycling Liam is also the editor and publisher for confidence and technical riding skills by
pairing them up with experienced volunteers programme. Hugh is an inspiring athlete and the NZ Cycling magazine and the MTB organising mountain bike courses (six
to help find routes that which suit the rider’s role model for our younger generation. magazine. His aim is to inspire people to get weeks) for anyone interested.
skills and confidence levels in their local on their bikes and to explore this beautiful Everything he does with so much attention
community or commuting to work. country. to detail and always with a smile. He has
A keen advocate involved in many cycling
Karl Hancock created a fantastic bike community around
groups and events in Christchurch, Connie’s Karl Hancock was a nationally respected Martin Parkes Auckland in which many friendships are
time is all voluntary and all of Go Cycle’s expert in cycle planning and design created and have grown.
expenses are self-funded by Connie. and coincidentally, an avid cyclist and a As the transportation manager for Tauranga
passionate advocate for cycling who we City Council, Martin Parkes leads by example
by cycling to work every day and advocating Robert Henderson
tragically lost to cancer in August 2017.
David Barclay for safer cycling in Tauranga.
Karl was responsible for developing As Founder & Managing Director of Cycle
Haumoana School has been transformed the general access standards and cycle Martin was heavily involved in the council’s Solutions, Robert Henderson has operated
into a biking school thanks to teacher David provisions which form part of Auckland’s 2017 Cycle Plan consultation, the most Nextbike bike share systems in Christchurch
Barclay’s enthusiasm, organisation, time, skill Unitary Plan and for researching, extensive community engagement exercise for over six years.
and energy. recommending and trialling cycle sharrow that the council has undertaken about Robert was responsible for managing the
An active cyclist, David has shared his markings within Auckland. Karl’s legacy will cycling to date. implementation, operating and maintenance
passion with the children, staff and parents. be remembered for many years to come. He also led conversations with a local of the Christchurch Bike Share Pilot. He
He has liaised closely with Sport Hawke’s Judges’ comments: The judges wish to provider to secure a special deal where 52 brought Spark on board as a lead supporter,
Bay and the iWay, to provide access to acknowledge Karl’s outstanding contribution staff bought themselves e-bikes, doubling the first time a company in New Zealand
new safe bike paths connecting coastal as a transportation engineer and passionate the number of council staff who ride to work. had become a title sponsor of a bike share
communities to the school. He has also advocate for cycling. The e-bike initiative led my Martin was scheme to that scale. The Bike Share Pilot
set up and run incentive programmes to named joint winner in the Bikes at Work launched in 2015 and, due to Robert’s vision,
encourage children to bike to school, with and School award category. For information determination and leadership, has been a
the numbers of children biking (either about this project see page 11. huge success. The Spark Bikes (as they are
independently or with parents) continuing known) have been become a loved part of
to grow. Christchurch city - with over 20,000 rides
being taken, making it one of the most
successful bike share trials in the world. As
Hugh Bootten an additional bonus, the majority of the trips
Hugh Bootten a.k.a. ‘The Bike Man’ has taken are taken by locals, on short, one-way trips.
Rotorua’s cycling education programme from
26 2728 29
REVOLUTIONARY AWARD
CATEGORY WINNER – Biketober Christchurch 2017 HIGHLY COMMENDED – Tour Aotearoa
Biketober, a month-long celebration of Biketober relied heavily on volunteers Tour Aotearoa is one of the world’s great to make a $100 charitable donation and to
cycling, was held for the first time in including Spokes Canterbury, Frocks on bikepacking trips, stretching 3000km offset their carbon emissions for travelling
Christchurch in October 2017. Featuring Bikes, Go Cycle Christchurch, and Action from Cape Reinga to Bluff, it follows a to the event, and MaProgress supplied GPS
a diverse programme of cycling events Bicycle Club, with funding support from combination of cycle trails, tracks, paths tracking to enable supporters to follow the
including bike rides, workshops, and social Christchurch City Council, the NZ Transport and lanes connected by the most enjoyable event in real time.
events, Biketober provided a platform to Agency and ViaStrada. Planning is already country roads available. The route was Some cyclists described the 2018 event as
promote cycling to the general public as a underway to repeat Biketober in October designed by Jonathan, Simon and Paul ‘life changing’ and over $150,000 was raised
legitimate, fun and healthy option for getting 2018. Kennett, New Zealand’s most prominent for charities. Remote communities located
around Christchurch. Project partners: cycling guide and history book authors. along the trail route have benefited from the
Cycleway openings, seminars, pedal- Christchurch City Council, Cycling in In February 2016, Jonathan organised the boost in tourism, with people travelling from
powered cinema, social events, and more Christchurch, Spokes Canterbury, and first Tour Aotearoa Brevet – a long distance, across the world to ride the trail throughout
were held throughout the month as part of ViaStrada Ltd self-supported adventure, following a set the year.
the event. People could also use a ‘Biketober route. Over 300 keen cyclists took part in For more information, please contact:
For more information, please contact: the inaugural brevet. Word quickly spread
Passport’ to visit various participating local
Glen Koorey and a second brevet was held in February Jonathan Kennett
businesses by bike and collect stamps. 4000
info@cyclingchristchurch.co.nz and March 2018 with 500 cyclists taking jonathan@kennett.co.nz
passports were distributed, and those that
www.biketober.nz/christchurch-programme part, a third event has since been announced www.touraotearoa.nz/p/home.html
were then submitted at the NZ Bike Expo
were eligible to win various prizes. for 2020. To enter, participants are asked
Judges’ comments: The judges were impressed with the varied and full Biketober programme that Judges’ comments: The Kennett brothers have created a world class, amazingly unique opportunity
covered the academic, the practical, the inspiring and effectively combined commercial, educational that can be enjoyed all year round. Tour Aotearoa is an innovative and inspiring concept that
and advocacy groups. A great partnership delivered a wonderful event that has the potential to builds on the significant investment in Nga Haerenga to create a 3000km cycling odyssey. The
grow across New Zealand to celebrate and promote cycling every year. event showcases the best of Aotearoa and opens up an opportunity for a whole new kind of cycling
experience for kiwis and visitors to enjoy.
30 31REVOLUTIONARY AWARD
FINALISTS
Brett Cotter and The Big Bike Film Night International Women’s Day – Refugee Women’s Cycling Instruction
Brett Cotter is the ‘film pedlar’ of The Big on true stories with universal human traits –
Bike Film Night, which celebrates cycling those of character, hope, courage, discovery, A cycling instruction day was held on Project partners:
through the magic of the moving picture. and much more with the humble bicycle International Women’s Day to introduce Auckland Transport, Bike Kitchen,
the unifying factor throughout. The film refugee women in New Zealand to safe Changemakers Refugee Forum, Massey
Since its inception in 2015 there have cycling, to help them gain independence and
been over 11,500 people from Auckland nights have made an impact – entertaining, University, Mud Cycles, ReBicycle, Revolve
captivating and inspiring cyclists to step out engage with New Zealand communities and Cycling, Sport Manawatū and Wellington
to Invercargill attend one (or more) of a culture.
screening of The Big Bike Film Night, a Cycle and try something new. City Council
Chic Film Tour and/or The Big Bike Film For more information, please contact: The event was run solely through donations For more information, please contact:
Night Feature Series events, which showcase (funding, equipment, time) and volunteer
Brett Cotter Cushla Donovan
movies that celebrate the fun, adventure and instructors. The event, now in its second
info@bigbikefilmnight.nz cushladonovan@gmail.com
inspiration that cycling enables. year, has extended from Wellington to
www.bigbikefilmnight.nz
include Auckland and Palmerston North.
What makes it unique is at its heart, the
In 2019 it will further extend to include
films connect with the audiences, drawing
Invercargill, Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson,
and Hamilton.
Judges’ comments: Into its fourth year and getting better each time. The Big Bike Film Night Judges’ comments: Refugee Women’s Cycling instruction is a small-scale initiative but won over
promotes cycling culture to a growing audience. A really inspiring and informative selection of films the judges for making a real difference for the people it touches. The help provided to refugees is
for everyone who loves, or even just likes bikes. The judges appreciated the work that has gone into made possible through the huge contribution from volunteers. It is great to hear future expansion is
providing roving locations so that Kiwis from across the country get the chance to enjoy a screening. planned for this meaningful and potentially life changing experience.
32 33REVOLUTIONARY AWARD
NOMINEES
Cycling Without Age Selwyn Village
Greer Rasmussen and Timothée Duhamel
created a Cycling Without Age (CWA)
chapter in Selwyn. With the support of
the local community, they purchased a
Trishaw and built an army of bike volunteers
supporting older people living in Selwyn
Village.
The project has affected many people across
Auckland but mostly older adults who in
some cases, have been living in isolation and
lonely.
Auckland Star Ride 2018 EcoMatters Community Bike Hub Evolocity EV Projects in Schools
Project partners:
On 24 February 2018, Auckland had The EcoMatters Community Bike Hub (New Evolocity, set up by Rob McEwen, not only
Dorthe Pedersen, Orquidea Tamayo Mortera,
its first ever ‘Star Ride’, celebrating the Lynn) aims to enhance and support the promotes the whole electric vehicle (EV)
Selwyn Village, The Selwyn Foundation
connectedness of existing cycle paths by community of West Auckland to experience range but gives opportunities to secondary
having people converge on a central point For more information, please contact: the thrill and fun of cycling by repairing schools all over New Zealand to provide and
from different starting locations. Greer Rasmussen and Timothée Duhamel unwanted bikes and providing them for free encourage student EV projects for them to
greerjuul@gmail.com or a low cost to those in need. learn and grow the technical skills needed for
To do this, six starting points were selected,
www.facebook.com/cwoaselwyn The Bike Hub also provides loan bikes, 24 future. It is funded by the Meloyelo group of
where people could travel by bike from
hour free access to a bike stand, tools and environmentally conscious bike enthusiasts
various feeder routes and converge at
pump. The volunteer staff are a great source to sell e-bike conversions and new e-bikes,
a central point. At the Mt Albert hub, a
of knowledge on bike maintenance, places to the funds from which support Evolocity.
festival and bike market were held, with live
music, food trucks, bike skills activities, and ride and offer group rides and a host of bike Lead agency:
a multitude of interactive stalls, visited by related activities. Meloyelo
close to 500 people. In April 2018 the Bike Hub opened a second For more information, please contact:
Project partners: location in Henderson, and its team of staff
and volunteers also provide support to other Rob McEwen
Albert’s Post - Mt Albert, Auckland rob.mcewen@evolocity.co.nz
groups looking to provide similar setups
Transport, Auckland Bike Burbs, Bike evolocity.co.nz
around Auckland.
Auckland, Cycling Without Age, EcoMatters
Environment Trust, Local Board member For more information, please contact:
Margi Watson, and Pt Chevalier Primary Brent Bielby
School brent@ecomatters.org.nz
For more information, please contact: www.ecomatters.org.nz
Jessica Rose
crook.jess@gmail.com
www.bikeauckland.org.nz/star-ride-inner-
west
34 35REVOLUTIONARY AWARD
NOMINEES
Go Cycle Christchurch the humble bicycle and a healthy dose of Pump Tracks are for Girls Too! ReBicycle Charitable Trust
energetic creativity.
Go Cycle Christchurch encourages In April this year, Women in Urbanism ReBicycle aims to lessen physical and mental
inexperienced adult cyclists to build Lead agency: Aotearoa put together ‘Pump Tracks are health issues connected to poverty or low
confidence on the road through cycle skills Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Community for Girls Too!’ with Olympic BMX medallist income through improving transport and
sessions, confidence rides, and help with Trust Sarah Walker to encourage girls to have a go recreation options. It’s done this by providing
planning suitable routes. The scheme is Project partner: on the Grey Lynn Pump Track in Auckland. bikes to over 300 people in need and
run entirely by volunteers, with no public Research into access and play space has holding events for hundreds more. Their core
funding, and is free for people to take part. Lucid Dream business is to collect donated bikes, ‘upcycle’
shown boys tend to dominate areas of play
The organisation has submitted written and For more information, please contact: from an early age. Women in Urbanism them, and rehome them.
vocal deputations to many Christchurch City Bridgette Murphy wanted to give time and space to those who ReBicycle provides opportunities for people,
Council cycle infrastructure projects over rangienviroartscentre@gmail.com typically wouldn’t get a go in this kind of especially children, to learn how to ride
the last 2.5 years representing less confident space -girls around the 7 to 11 age range. and pick up basic maintenance skills. Their
cyclists. They have also collaborated with The idea being the more girls who use bike library is made available to schools
community trusts, other cycle projects/
NZ Bike Expo throughout the region to assist in delivering
spaces like the Grey Lynn Pump Track, the
groups, local businesses, the NZ Transport The inaugural NZ Bike Expo was held in more comfortable they’ll be using these cycle skills training to all students.
Agency, and health projects to help Christchurch in October 2017 as the grand spaces, and the more welcome other girls Operating with support from Wellington City
thousands of adults get back in the saddle. finale event for Biketober, with over 3500 will feel. Between 30 and 40 young girls Council (Communities on Bikes fund), Nikau
For more information, please contact: attendees celebrating ‘everything to do with came to the event at the pump track, along Foundation, Tindall Foundation, Thankyou
the bicycle’. with parents and others in the community. Charitable Trust and the support of our
Connie Christensen
GoCycleChristchurch@gmail.com The expo aimed to show just how popular Lead agency: local bike shops. ReBicycle has grown from
www.facebook.com/GoCycleChristchurch cycling is, to boost the ‘bicycle economy’, a small garage with a dozen bikes to a large
Women in Urbanism Aotearoa organisation with a dedicated workshop and
to inspire people to do more by bike and to
counter negativity around the building of Project partners: hundreds of bikes being repaired every year.
Lit Nite Ride - Palmerston North new cycleways in Christchurch by promoting Auckland Transport (Walking and Cycling) For more information, please contact:
The Lit Nite Ride saw spectacular lit floats and providing an event that all can enjoy.
For more information, please contact: Hilleke Townsend
created by Lucid Dream and Rangiwahia Lead agency: rebicyclewgtn@gmail.com
Environmental Arts Community Trust, towed Women in Urbanism Aotearoa
Cycling Action Network womeninurbanismnz@gmail.com rebicycle.nz
by bikes through Palmerston North.
Project partners:
The ride was a brilliant success which
connected art, imagination, riding and Cassels & Sons Brewing Co, Christchurch
community space activation from The City Council, Fulton Hogan, the NZ Transport
Square into family friendly neighbourhoods Agency, Retail NZ/BIANZ, and Spokes
and back. Canterbury
This awesome event inspired, celebrated, For more information, please contact:
promoted, entertained and unleashed a Krissy O’Connor
sheer sense of wonderment and joy – all via nzbikeexpo@gmail.com
www.nzbikeexpo.nz
36 37REVOLUTIONARY AWARD
NOMINEES
Saxton Field Community Velodrome future focused behaviour and experiences. Tour de Stroke: Julie Milne – Travel Safe: Tauranga Cycle Action
and Learn to Ride Track Engaging with sponsors and the public,
2500km, Stroke Hasn’t Slowed Me Plan
working on responsible riding, and being
The Saxton Velodrome is a free-to-use visible, active and inspiring cycling role Down Fifteen schools took part in Tauranga’s
outdoor cycle track in Nelson, with a purpose models, as well as cycling advocates and Julie Milne, who was severely disabled Travel Smart and Travel Safe competitions,
built learn-to-ride facility in the middle of ambassadors. by strokes as a child, raised thousands of by preparing engaging videos to help
the track. The velodrome provides a safe dollars for the Stroke Foundation by cycling inspire and motivate local communities
For more information, please contact:
alternative to teach children, youth and from Bluff to Cape Reinga over 42 days on a to participate in the Tauranga Cycle Plan
adults cycling skills away from busy roads Scott Fairbairn custom bicycle. feedback process.
and inspires them to try sports cycling. scott@teamskodaracing.com In addition to the video competition, a
www.skoda.co.nz/teamskoda The sole purpose of this project for Julie
The project was a true community was to raise awareness among the stroke school feedback competition was organised
partnership between a community trust, fraternity and the wider community that ‘If, to gather feedback from the wider school
the two local authorities and a consultant. The Big Easy after a serious stroke, you keep doing the community. The community could provide
Careful community engagement ensured the things that you are passionate about, to the their thoughts on the draft Cycle Action Plan
The Big Easy is the ultimate antidote online or via feedback forms, with the option
track and learn to ride facility is accessible best of your ability, you can continue to make
to all those serious lycra-laden cycling to register their votes with one of the 38
for mobility impaired people. remarkable improvements, even after several
events throughout New Zealand, with schools involved.
Lead agency: decades, which will have a positive effect on
approximately 1500 attendees at this year’s
all aspects of your life.’ To make the feedback process easy for all,
Tasman District Council event on the Hawke’s Bay Trails.
Project partner: the Council developed an online mapping
Project partners: The event is all about encouraging families tool, tested by the students, to enable
and people to ride their bikes for fun, it’s not NZ Stroke Foundation comments to be ‘dropped by pin’ onto a map
Nelson City Council, Saxton Velodrome
about crossing the line first – but stopping For more information, please contact: to provide location specific feedback. The
Trust, and WSP-Opus
along the way ‘to smell the roses’ and online tool also included an ‘ideas board’
For more information, please contact: Julie Milne
finishes with a fun concert at the end of the with voting options and a brochure/map for
Julie.Milne@cdhb.health.nz
Peter Kortegast day. both text and spatial feedback.
peter.kortegast@opus.co.nz Lead agency: Fifty-two percent of all feedback received
www.facebook.com/SaxtonVelodrome during this engagement was from people
Hawke’s Bay Tourism
under 16 years of age.
Project partners:
Team Skoda Racing For more information, please contact:
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Napier City
Team Skoda Racing is an elite cycling team Council, and Hastings District Council Karen Smith
focused on developing the next generation karen.smith@tauranga.govt.nz
For more information, please contact: www.tauranga.govt.nz
of cyclists to further their careers. The team
is set on developing the best young talent Vicki Butterworth
and installing them with the experience and vicki.butterworth@hbrc.govt.nz
development opportunities to maximise their www.thebigeasy.co.nz
chances to be successful in their sport.
The team is run in a voluntary capacity
with a focus on instilling positive and
38 39TAKING COMMUNITIES ON
THE JOURNEY AWARD
CATEGORY WINNER – Buller Cycling Club – Kawatiri River Trail FINALISTS – Rotorua Trails Trust
Over the last year, the Buller Cycling Club covers primary school students to 80+ year Rotorua is fortunate to have a wide range of
has put the finishing touches on a seven olds, all out sharing a space and an activity superb trails. Walkers, runners and trampers
year project to make Westport a better together. can choose from a 10 minute stroll through
place to ride a bike. It started out with the The tracks have also given Westport the giant redwoods, running the Tarawera 100km
development of the Kawatiri Beach Reserve opportunity for some positive media. ultra marathon or tramping in some of New
– 3km of single track and recreation facilities Zealand’s best native podocarp forest in the
at the local beach. It was decided to connect Lead agency: Whirinaki Valley.
the track to the town centre with another Buller Cycling Club The Rotorua Trails Trust achieved IMBA Gold
4km of track which followed the river, rather Project partner: Status, the highest rank possible, in 2015, for
than the backroads – the Kawatiri River Trail. the upkeep and development of these trails.
Buller District Council and the Department
The development of the trails has led to of Conservation The trust works closely with the
people making biking part of their daily various landowners, the Department of
routine here which, other than the road For more information, please contact:
Conservation, Rotorua Lakes Council and
racing crew, was never seen before. Schools Glenn Irving forest managers in the district to improve the
are putting bike racks back where they had glenn.irving@yahoo.com network. They assist with the coordination
taken them out, as students are starting to www.facebook.com/cyclebuller of the multitude of volunteers and volunteer
ride again. The age spectrum of track users working bees as well as the various off-road
bike clubs to ensure the trails are the best
Judges’ comments: A wonderful local initiative that has transformed a previously neglected part of
they can be.
Westport resulting in a completely changed attitude to cycling by the local community. The judges
were impressed by the positive outcome achieved from volunteers investing labour and resources to Rotorua Trails Trust is committed to further
build local cyclepaths. The Kawatiri River Trail has the potential to be a case study to inspire other developing Rotorua’s trail network, especially
local groups to bring the community along on a cycling journey. linking up some of the existing trails.
For more information, please contact:
Grant Utteridge
info@rotoruatrailstrust.co.nz
www.rotoruatrailstrust.co.nz
Judges’ comments: Rotorua has established a worldwide reputation for its superb trails. The forest
trails led the way before the rest of New Zealand caught on to the potential of mountain biking
to benefit the wider community. The judges commend the Rotorua Trails Trust for leading further
development of the trails network and successfully working with a range of partners to establish
Rotorua as the mountain bike capital of New Zealand.
40 41TAKING COMMUNITIES ON
THE JOURNEY AWARD
NOMINEES
FINALISTS – Draft Tauranga Cycle Plan Community Engagement
EcoMatters Community Bike Hub
Tauranga City Council developed its Draft The council also ran two competitions with
Cycle Plan using an innovative bottom-up Travel Smart Student Leaders to encourage The EcoMatters Community Bike Hub was
approach to engagement, working closely students to provide feedback. The Travel also nominated for the Revolutionary Award.
with stakeholders, tangata whenua and Smart/Travel Safe initiative was nominated For information please refer to page 35.
schools to agree the key principles and for the Revolutionary Award. More
priorities that set the direction of the information about this can be found on page iWay Napier
Cycle Plan and inform public engagement 39.
materials. Since the start of the Napier iWay
Council staff used feedback from key
Over seven weeks staff attended 15 local stakeholder and public engagement to Flat White Ride programme three years ago, the local
walking and cycling network has grown
events and set up displays in shopping malls develop a Draft Tauranga Cycle Plan. The To get people excited about getting around by over 23km, in addition to on-road cycle
and community centres, handed out over plan was released for public feedback during on their bike, EcoMatters Community Bike lanes.
4500 brochures and spoke to over 3000 the 2018 Long Term Plan consultation. Hub has launched a new cycle map which
people. From this more than 1500 surveys rounds up the region’s best cycleways and Over the last 12 months, the iWay
For more information, please contact:
were completed, 2800 pins placed on the coffee pit stops on a 33km route through programme has focused on implementing
map and 48 ideas generated. The council Denice Hawker a wide ranging programme of community
West Auckland.
has already begun implementing ‘easy wins’ denice.hawker@tauranga.govt.nz engagement underpinned by a programme
www.tauranga.govt.nz By linking cycleways with local cafes, the of education and promotion, for both adults
that were suggested.
Flat White Ride makes it as easy as possible and school kids.
for people to go for a ride and take their
Judges’ comments: This nomination demonstrated an excellent approach to community friends or family out too. The EcoMatters Monitoring and evaluation activities
engagement activities associated with cycling. The Tauranga City Council creatively developed a Community Bike Hub also puts on guided have shown the results of this work, with
Draft Tauranga Cycle Plan through new and innovative approaches that embraced community input bike rides for anyone who would rather formal cordon counts showing an average
from the grassroots up. tackle the loop with a bit of guidance. of 10% increases in total cyclists year on
year since the start of the project. There is
For more information, please contact: also increasing community interest in the
Myrthe Braam development of new routes and connections,
myrthe@ecomatters.org.nz and much wider understanding of the project
www.ecomatters.org.nz benefits during public consultation.
Lead agency:
Waterview Shared Path Napier City Council
The Waterview Shared Path was named Project partner:
a finalist in the Built Excellence Award The NZ Transport Agency
category. For information please refer to
page 19. For more information, please contact:
Tony Mills
tony.mills@napier.govt.nz
www.napier.govt.nz
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