Ahead of a new government being formed, Waka Kotahi has paused funding to a programme designed to speed up adoption of more sustainable modes of travel.
Living Streets President, Tim Jones, criticised Waka Kotahi's move. “There are many benefits of walking and other non-car modes, that we need to see accelerated for both health and climate action,” he said.
| Ellen Blake | wellington[at]livingstreets.org.nz |
Join us for a walk conversation along some familiar streets in central Wellington. Jane Jacob's was a USA urbanist who fought and won to prevent motorway development in her neighbourhood. She supported community involvement in city building for their communities, incorporating the many different ways people use the city that encourages diversity.
Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.
We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.
